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'''Present''' is a cantrip that fetches any object on the caster's person to his or her grasp, regardless of it's precise location in the caster's [[Backpack|backpack]], pockets, [[Belt Pouch|pouches]] or other place.  The relocation occurs after the cantrip's casting time.
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| range = 5 ft.
 
| range = 5 ft.
 
| duration = instantaneous
 
| duration = instantaneous
| area of effect = 1 object
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| area of effect = 1 object; see below
 
| casting time = 2 [[Action Points|action points]] (AP)
 
| casting time = 2 [[Action Points|action points]] (AP)
 
| save = none
 
| save = none
 
| level = [[Cantrip|cantrip]]
 
| level = [[Cantrip|cantrip]]
 
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Fetches any object to the caster’s hand or grasp, so long as it's within 5 feet. It requires one action point for the object to move from its location to the caster.
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With objects such as [[Coin (monetary unit)|coins]] or [[Gem|gems]], the caster can bring forth as many such items as can fit in one hand; thus the caster could produce 15 silver pieces on command, as if this were one object.  The exact change can be specified, and the items may be obtained collectively from several places on the caster's body.
 
 
The object cannot be larger than the caster is able to lift — thus something like a [[Wagon|wagon]] couldn't be compelled to roll or move towards the caster.
 
 
 
Objects that are contained, such as [[Coin (monetary unit)|coins]] in a [[Pouch|pouch]], or items in a [[Sack|sack]], are considered part of the whole, so long at it is the container and the not the contents which are presented. Contained items can only be obtained by the cantrip if the container is open.
 
  
Any item that is worn, slung over the shoulder or strapped to a person's body or presently in the user's hand cannot be affected by the cantrip. Therefore, a tied [[Belt Pouch|belt pouch]] would be safe from the caster — unless an [[Untie (cantrip)|untie]] cantrip was employed first.
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Likewise, the character can bring forth a weapon, a magical item, the belt pouch itself or any other object, even the character's robe or loin cloth ... so long as it can be held in one hand. Naturally, a piece of clothing removed from the character's body could potentially leave the individual bare-assed — but that's the caster's choice.
  
Present is distinct from the [[Palm (cantrip)|palm cantrip]], which causes the fetched item to dematerialize before it appears in the caster's hand.  Present merely moves the object from its location so that it can be possessed.
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The dweomer is distinct from the cantrip, [[Palm (cantrip)|palm]], which obtains an item that is visible prior to its being brought to hand, which need not be possessed by the caster.
  
  

Revision as of 23:44, 27 November 2023

Present is a cantrip that fetches any object on the caster's person to his or her grasp, regardless of it's precise location in the caster's backpack, pockets, pouches or other place. The relocation occurs after the cantrip's casting time.

Present (cantrip).jpg
Present
Range 5 ft.
Duration instantaneous
Area of Effect 1 object; see below
Casting Time 2 action points (AP)
Saving Throw none
Level cantrip

With objects such as coins or gems, the caster can bring forth as many such items as can fit in one hand; thus the caster could produce 15 silver pieces on command, as if this were one object. The exact change can be specified, and the items may be obtained collectively from several places on the caster's body.

Likewise, the character can bring forth a weapon, a magical item, the belt pouch itself or any other object, even the character's robe or loin cloth ... so long as it can be held in one hand. Naturally, a piece of clothing removed from the character's body could potentially leave the individual bare-assed — but that's the caster's choice.

The dweomer is distinct from the cantrip, palm, which obtains an item that is visible prior to its being brought to hand, which need not be possessed by the caster.


See Legerdemain Cantrips