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'''Mask''' is a cantrip that temporarily changes the caster's facial features to resemble those of a familiar humanoid.  This is possible through having seen the individual at least three times in the last week, or by directly observing the person while casting the dweomer.  The cantrip cannot replicate a character's voice.
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{{Spelltable
 
{{Spelltable
 
| name = Mask
 
| name = Mask
 
| range = touch
 
| range = touch
| duration = 5 rounds
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| duration = 5 [[Combat Round|rounds]]
 
| area of effect = 1 creature
 
| area of effect = 1 creature
 
| casting time = 3 [[Action Points|action points]]
 
| casting time = 3 [[Action Points|action points]]
 
| save = none
 
| save = none
| level = cantrip
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| level = [[Cantrip|cantrip]]
 
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The authenticity of this magical transformation can be uncovered by spells like [[Penetrate Disguise (spell)|penetrate disguise]], [[Detect Illusion (spell)|detect illusion]] or [[True Seeing (spell)|true seeing]], though there is rarely enough time to cast any of these spells during the cantrip's duration, which lasts just one minute.
  
Briefly alters the facial appearance of the caster to those of a familiar humanoid, someone whom the caster has seen a dozen times for at least a month; otherwise, the caster must be directly observing the copied subject while casting the spell. The effect does not capture the copied individual's voice.
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The cantrip might serve as a tool for deception, allowing the caster to momentarily adopt a different face. It's particularly useful when the caster needs to create a brief [[Illusion|illusion]], like appearing in a window or being "seen" near a crime scene, in order to frame someone else.  The caster may then swiftly discard the illusion when moving out of sight, sowing confusion and diverting suspicion.
 
 
The truth of the magic will be revealed by [[Penetrate Disguise (spell)|penetrate disguise]], [[Detect Illusion (spell)|detect illusion]], [[True Seeing (spell)|true seeing]] or similar means, though there will not rarely be enough time to cast any of these spells during the cantrip's duration.
 
 
 
== Bringing the Cantrip into Play ==
 
As shown in the picture, the cantrip is an excellent misleader for the caster's adopted face briefly appearing in a window, or the moment of being "seen" over a murdered body, to frame another, while the caster quickly discards the illusion when getting out of sight.
 
  
  
See Also,<br>
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See also,<br>
 
[[Alter Self (spell)]]<br>
 
[[Alter Self (spell)]]<br>
 
[[Change Self (spell)]]<br>
 
[[Change Self (spell)]]<br>
 
[[Illusionary Cantrips]]
 
[[Illusionary Cantrips]]
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[[Category: Cantrips]][[Category: Reviewed]]

Latest revision as of 20:36, 7 November 2023

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Mask is a cantrip that temporarily changes the caster's facial features to resemble those of a familiar humanoid. This is possible through having seen the individual at least three times in the last week, or by directly observing the person while casting the dweomer. The cantrip cannot replicate a character's voice.

Mask
Range touch
Duration 5 rounds
Area of Effect 1 creature
Casting Time 3 action points
Saving Throw none
Level cantrip

The authenticity of this magical transformation can be uncovered by spells like penetrate disguise, detect illusion or true seeing, though there is rarely enough time to cast any of these spells during the cantrip's duration, which lasts just one minute.

The cantrip might serve as a tool for deception, allowing the caster to momentarily adopt a different face. It's particularly useful when the caster needs to create a brief illusion, like appearing in a window or being "seen" near a crime scene, in order to frame someone else. The caster may then swiftly discard the illusion when moving out of sight, sowing confusion and diverting suspicion.


See also,
Alter Self (spell)
Change Self (spell)
Illusionary Cantrips