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Shadows Brought to Light

2nd-level · Divination Ritual

Source Deep Magic for 5th Edition

Casting Time
10 Minutes
Range
30 feet
Duration
Instantaneous
Components
V, S
Source Information
Combat Reference
Saving Throw
Charisma
Target
1 creature
Description

If a creature you designate within range fails a Charisma saving throw, you cause the target’s shadow to come to life and reveal one of the creature’s most scandalous secrets: some fact that the target would not want widely known (GM’s choice). When casting the spell, you choose whether everyone present will hear the secret, in which case the shadow speaks loudly in a twisted version of the target’s voice, or if the secret is whispered only to you. The shadow speaks in the target’s native language.

If the target does not have a scandalous secret or does not have a spoken language, the spell fails as if the creature’s saving throw had succeeded.

If the secret was spoken aloud, the target takes a −2 penalty to Charisma checks involving anyone who was present when it was revealed. This penalty lasts until you finish a long rest.

Ritual Focus. If you expend your ritual focus, the target has disadvantage on Charisma checks instead of taking the −2 penalty.

About Shadows Brought to Light

Shadows Brought to Light is a Level 2 level spell from the school of Divination.

This spell has a casting time of 10minutes , and a range of 30.0 ft (9.1 m) . It has a duration of Instantaneous.

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: Divination

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Divination spells reveal hidden information, predict the future, or detect truths.

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