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'''Woodcraft''' is a cantrip that manifests any ordinary household item crafted from ordinary wood, of very limited value, to a size up to 18 inches in diameter or height.  Metal fixtures sufficient to hold the woodcraft together are likewise created.  Carving or smooth-polished wood cannot be created.  Once formed, the object persists until dawn or until it breaks.
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{{Spelltable
 
{{Spelltable
 
| name = Woodcraft
 
| name = Woodcraft
 
| range = 10 ft.
 
| range = 10 ft.
| duration = until the next sunrise
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| duration = until dawn
 
| area of effect = 1 object, 18 in. diameter
 
| area of effect = 1 object, 18 in. diameter
 
| casting time = 1 [[Combat Round|round]]
 
| casting time = 1 [[Combat Round|round]]
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| level = [[Cantrip|cantrip]]
 
| level = [[Cantrip|cantrip]]
 
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Possible items include a bowl, spoon, utensil, smoking pipe, candleholder, whistle, toy, wind vane, birdcage, ball, box, bucket, doorstop, hatchet handle or small chest.  The precise wood used may be variously pine, fir, spruce, oak, chestnut, maple, yew, ash or cedar, but no other.  Each is solid and performs as intended for use or for the carrying of heavy objects.
  
Creates an ordinary household object '''made of wood''' for common purposes, such as a bowl, spoon, utensil, smoking pipe, candleholder, whistle, toy, wind vane, birdcage, ball, box, bucket, doorstop, hatchet handle and other things of like nature.  The object can be variously made of pine, fir, spruce, oak, chestnut, maple, yew, ash or cedar — but is restricted to these woods.  The object cannot be taller or wider than 18 inches.
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The object emits a very weak magic signature for the purpose of [[Detect Magic (spell)|detection]].
 
 
The cantrip cannot create an object the length of a club, but it will create a heavy rod that can be used as a [[Club (weapon) |club]], causing 1-3 [[Damage (hit points)|damage]] on a hit.  This object will break on a 1 in 4 if dropped.  It can be used as a [[Missile Weapons|missile]], but will cause only 1-2 damage if used this way.
 
 
 
The created object will remain in existence until the sun rises the next day, or until it breaks under the normal circumstances for an object of this type.
 
  
The object will emit a very weak magic for the purpose of magic detection.
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== Limitations ==
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The dweomer cannot create a [[Club (weapon)|club]] or any other object with sufficient durability to be used as a weapon.  Wooden items can be thrown as a [[Missile Weapons|missile]], causing 1-3 [[Damage (hit points)|damage]] if a [[Roll to Hit|to hit]] roll is successful.  Objects will break apart and become useless the first time they cause or sustain damage.
  
  
See [[Legerdemain Cantrips]]
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See also,<br>
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[[Legerdemain Cantrips]]<br>
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[[Minor Creation (spell)]]
  
 
[[Category: Cantrips]][[Category: Don't Review until 2022]]
 
[[Category: Cantrips]][[Category: Don't Review until 2022]]

Revision as of 00:18, 28 November 2023

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Woodcraft is a cantrip that manifests any ordinary household item crafted from ordinary wood, of very limited value, to a size up to 18 inches in diameter or height. Metal fixtures sufficient to hold the woodcraft together are likewise created. Carving or smooth-polished wood cannot be created. Once formed, the object persists until dawn or until it breaks.

Woodcraft
Range 10 ft.
Duration until dawn
Area of Effect 1 object, 18 in. diameter
Casting Time 1 round
Saving Throw none
Level cantrip

Contents

Possible items include a bowl, spoon, utensil, smoking pipe, candleholder, whistle, toy, wind vane, birdcage, ball, box, bucket, doorstop, hatchet handle or small chest. The precise wood used may be variously pine, fir, spruce, oak, chestnut, maple, yew, ash or cedar, but no other. Each is solid and performs as intended for use or for the carrying of heavy objects.

The object emits a very weak magic signature for the purpose of detection.

Limitations

The dweomer cannot create a club or any other object with sufficient durability to be used as a weapon. Wooden items can be thrown as a missile, causing 1-3 damage if a to hit roll is successful. Objects will break apart and become useless the first time they cause or sustain damage.


See also,
Legerdemain Cantrips
Minor Creation (spell)