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'''Moan''' is a cantrip that echoes the sorrowful cries of beings or individuals, emitting a protracted, sorrowful wail. This haunting sound pierces the listener's comfort, so that it disturbs sleep and assurance, especially within enclosed spaces or during nighttime.
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{{Spelltable
 
| name = Moan
 
| name = Moan
 
| range = 30 ft.
 
| range = 30 ft.
| duration = 1 round
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| duration = 4 [[Combat Round|rounds]]; see text
| area of effect = 10 ft. circle
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| area of effect = 30 ft. circle
 
| casting time = 2 [[Action Points|action points]]
 
| casting time = 2 [[Action Points|action points]]
| save = see below
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| save = negates
| level = cantrip
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| level = [[Cantrip|cantrip]]
 
}}
 
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Produces the sound of a creature in mournful sadness and lament.
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Those who fail a [[Saving Throws|saving throw against magic]] are compelled to arise and move away from their present location, to a distance of at least 30 ft. from the sound's emanation.
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Further, the cantrip saps the resolve of those who fail save, reducing their [[Morale|morale]] by 2 points.  Thereafter, these individuals must make a morale check to enter [[Combat|combat]] for the duration of the dweomer, or else fall back or surrender instead.
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== Cast upon Undead ==
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When used in the presence of undead, the moan causes unrest and discord amongst them.  Thus it can be used to force them into the open, as any undead who hear it will emerge from their tombs or other hiding places.  Moreover, as the sound is vaguely mesmerising, such creatures are given a -1 penalty against their initiative due to the sound.
  
The sound is unpleasant and all within 10 ft. of the sound must make a [[Morale|morale check]] or cease fighting — with the understanding that they will defend themselves if pressed. Those failing morale will feel compelled to parley out of concern.
 
  
 
See [[Haunting Sound Cantrips]]
 
See [[Haunting Sound Cantrips]]
  
[[Category: Needs Rewrite]]
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[[Category: Cantrips]][[Category: Reviewed]]

Latest revision as of 18:30, 26 November 2023

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Moan is a cantrip that echoes the sorrowful cries of beings or individuals, emitting a protracted, sorrowful wail. This haunting sound pierces the listener's comfort, so that it disturbs sleep and assurance, especially within enclosed spaces or during nighttime.

Moan
Range 30 ft.
Duration 4 rounds; see text
Area of Effect 30 ft. circle
Casting Time 2 action points
Saving Throw negates
Level cantrip

Those who fail a saving throw against magic are compelled to arise and move away from their present location, to a distance of at least 30 ft. from the sound's emanation.

Further, the cantrip saps the resolve of those who fail save, reducing their morale by 2 points. Thereafter, these individuals must make a morale check to enter combat for the duration of the dweomer, or else fall back or surrender instead.

Cast upon Undead

When used in the presence of undead, the moan causes unrest and discord amongst them. Thus it can be used to force them into the open, as any undead who hear it will emerge from their tombs or other hiding places. Moreover, as the sound is vaguely mesmerising, such creatures are given a -1 penalty against their initiative due to the sound.


See Haunting Sound Cantrips