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'''Ventriloquism''' enables the caster to make is seem as though his or her voice is emanating from a location elsewhere, within the spell's range.  The voice can be clearly understood, is distinctly not that of the caster and can be made to happen without requiring the caster's physical contribution. 
  
 
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Enables the caster to make it seem as though his or her voice is emanating from a chosen location, within the spell’s range. The source may be animate or inanimate. The spell does not allow the caster to duplicate the sound of another person, but it is possible, if only a few words are spoken ~ and the subject’s lips are not visible, for the ventriloquist to make it seem as though a silent person has said something. At least, the person will be the direction from which the sound is coming.
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In effect, the caster imagines what's vocalised — and the sound emerges at a speed of about 5 words per round.  Meanwhile, the caster may take whatever other action he or she wishes, while the "thrown" voice continues to speak. The timbre and quality of the voice cannot be altered; it will emerge naturally, at a slightly higher pitch than the caster's and with a moderate hollow quality; yet it's authenticity as a spoken voice won't be questioned.
  
The words spoken will be clear and distinct; they will generally be more natural and believable than the tone or quality of performance ventriloquism.
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Ventriloquism's potential for creating a distraction depends on its use by the player.  A well-considered circumstance, where the voice could represent an unseen person just behind a door, or much nearer the listener than the actual character, could substantially increase the character's chance of circumventing the listener's attention, or achieving surprise.  The DM must use good sense in deciding how practical the player's words and plans are in this regard.
  
Through the use of ventriloquism, a caster can increase the range of spells whose casting relies on a spoken component, such as [[Animal Friendship (spell)|animal friendship]], [[Fascinate (spell)|fascinate]], [[Hypnotism (spell)|hypnotism]], [[Suggestion (spell)|suggestion]] and the like.
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[[Category: Bardic Spells]][[Category: Illusionary Spells]][[Category: Magical Spells]][[Category: Don't Review until 2023]]

Revision as of 19:28, 26 December 2021

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Ventriloquism enables the caster to make is seem as though his or her voice is emanating from a location elsewhere, within the spell's range. The voice can be clearly understood, is distinctly not that of the caster and can be made to happen without requiring the caster's physical contribution.

Ventriloquism
Range 10 ft. per level
Duration 4 rounds + 1 per level
Area of Effect 1 false source
Casting Time 1 round
Saving Throw none
Level bard (1st); illusionist (2nd);
mage (1st)

In effect, the caster imagines what's vocalised — and the sound emerges at a speed of about 5 words per round. Meanwhile, the caster may take whatever other action he or she wishes, while the "thrown" voice continues to speak. The timbre and quality of the voice cannot be altered; it will emerge naturally, at a slightly higher pitch than the caster's and with a moderate hollow quality; yet it's authenticity as a spoken voice won't be questioned.

Ventriloquism's potential for creating a distraction depends on its use by the player. A well-considered circumstance, where the voice could represent an unseen person just behind a door, or much nearer the listener than the actual character, could substantially increase the character's chance of circumventing the listener's attention, or achieving surprise. The DM must use good sense in deciding how practical the player's words and plans are in this regard.