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Animal Messenger

2nd-level · Enchantment Ritual

Source Adventurer's Guide

Casting Time
Action
Range
30 feet
Duration
24 Hours
Components
V, S, M
Source Information
Combat Reference
Target
1 creature
Description

You call a Tiny beast to you, whisper a message to it, and then give it directions to the message's recipient. It is now your messenger.

Specify a location you have previously visited and a recipient who matches a general description, such as "a person wearing a pointed red hat in Barter Town" or "a half-orc in a wheelchair at the Striped Lion Inn." Speak a message of up to 25 words. For the duration of the spell, the messenger travels towards the location at a rate of 50 miles per day for a messenger with a flying speed, or else 25 miles without.

When the messenger arrives, it delivers your message to the first creature matching your description, replicating the sound of your voice exactly. If the messenger can't find the recipient or reach its destination before the spell ends, the message is lost, and the beast makes its way back to where you cast this spell.

At Higher Levels

The duration of the spell increases by 48 hours for each slot level above 2nd.

Slot Level Progression
Base
2nd
1 target
Slot
3rd
1 target
3 Days
Slot
4th
1 target
5 Days
Slot
5th
1 target
7 Days
Slot
6th
1 target
9 Days
Slot
7th
1 target
11 Days
Slot
8th
1 target
13 Days
Slot
9th
1 target
15 Days

About Animal Messenger

Animal Messenger is a Level 2 level spell from the school of Enchantment.

This spell has a casting time of action , and a range of 30.0 ft (9.1 m) . It has a duration of Instantaneous.

Spell Details

Complete details

Complete details about this spell:

  • At Higher Levels: The duration of the spell increases by 48 hours for each slot level above 2nd.

Casting Tips

2 tips

Consider these tips when casting this spell:

  • Tactical Use: Ideal for low-level encounters and utility situations. Consider environmental interactions for creative problem-solving.
  • Ritual Casting: Can be cast as a ritual without using a spell slot. Takes 10 minutes longer.

School of Magic: Enchantment

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