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'''Palm''' is a cantrip that allows the caster to steal or remove a visible small object merely by touching a place nearby, whereupon it instantly reappears in the caster's hand, pouch, a nearby sack or in a doublet pocket, as desired.  The stolen item cannot exceed the size of the caster's hand or be farther away than five inches from the place touched.
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{{Spelltable
 
{{Spelltable
 
| name = Palm
 
| name = Palm
 
| range = touch
 
| range = touch
| duration = 5 rounds
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| duration = permanent
 
| area of effect = 1 object
 
| area of effect = 1 object
 
| casting time = 1 [[Action Points|action point]]
 
| casting time = 1 [[Action Points|action point]]
 
| save = none
 
| save = none
| level = cantrip
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| level = [[Cantrip|cantrip]]
 
}}
 
}}
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Allows the caster to steal or remove a small object from out in the open and conceal it anywhere on his or her person (in a sack, under a doublet, in a pouch, in the palm of the caster’s hand and so on).
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If the item is in the view of witnesses, the disappearance won't be noted until a full five rounds, or one minute, has passed. The relocation is instantaneous, but if desired the caster may quickly move it or have a confederate do so, to increase the unlikelihood of the caster being searched successfully.
 
 
The object may not be larger than the span of the caster’s hand, nor may it be further from the caster than the length of the caster’s arm at the time of casting.
 
  
However, the object prior may be sitting plainly in the open, in the view of witnesses … yet its disappearance will not be noticed until five rounds after the object has been palmed.
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This ability, when creatively applied, could have multifaceted uses, should the caster use it to cast suspicion on some, or create confusion, however the cantrip is used.  Items might be stolen and left behind, surreptiously relocated for eventual obtaining at a later time, to throw off suspicion.  Naturally, there's nothing to stop the caster from using the dweomer for illicit gains, even to obtain cheap and easy food items or other objects from a [[Town Market|town market]].
  
Note that the relocation is permanent, and the object does not revert to its original location at the end of this time period. There is no requirement that the caster place it on his or her person—anywhere within arm’s reach, such as the floor, in a convenient space, upon another person … all are possible.
 
  
Once this time period is up, the caster’s disappearance may or may not suggest the caster’s involvement; the caster’s continued presence may dissuade suspicion. Each situation must be handled individually — but generally a [[Ability Checks|wisdom check]] should be made by those present to determine whom they may think is the guilty party.
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See also,<br>
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[[Legerdemain Cantrips]]<br>
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[[Pickpocketing (sage ability)]]
  
See [[Legerdemain Cantrips]]
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[[Category: Cantrips]][[Category: Reviewed]]

Latest revision as of 23:45, 27 November 2023

Palm (cantrip).jpg

Palm is a cantrip that allows the caster to steal or remove a visible small object merely by touching a place nearby, whereupon it instantly reappears in the caster's hand, pouch, a nearby sack or in a doublet pocket, as desired. The stolen item cannot exceed the size of the caster's hand or be farther away than five inches from the place touched.

Palm
Range touch
Duration permanent
Area of Effect 1 object
Casting Time 1 action point
Saving Throw none
Level cantrip

If the item is in the view of witnesses, the disappearance won't be noted until a full five rounds, or one minute, has passed. The relocation is instantaneous, but if desired the caster may quickly move it or have a confederate do so, to increase the unlikelihood of the caster being searched successfully.

This ability, when creatively applied, could have multifaceted uses, should the caster use it to cast suspicion on some, or create confusion, however the cantrip is used. Items might be stolen and left behind, surreptiously relocated for eventual obtaining at a later time, to throw off suspicion. Naturally, there's nothing to stop the caster from using the dweomer for illicit gains, even to obtain cheap and easy food items or other objects from a town market.


See also,
Legerdemain Cantrips
Pickpocketing (sage ability)