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Tongue of Sand

3rd-level · Illusion Ritual

Source Deep Magic for 5th Edition

Casting Time
1 Minute
Range
30 feet
Duration
Until Dispelled
Components
V, S
Source Information
Combat Reference
Target
1 creature
Description

Tongue of sand is similar in many ways to magic mouth. When you cast it, you implant a message in a quantity of sand. The sand must fill a space no smaller than 4 square feet and at least 2 inches deep. The message can be up to 25 words. You also decide the conditions that trigger the speaking of the message. When the message is triggered, a mouth forms in the sand and delivers the message in a raspy, whispered voice that can be heard by creatures within 10 feet of the sand.

Additionally, tongue of sand has the ability to interact in a simple, brief manner with creatures who hear its message. For up to 10 minutes after the message is triggered, questions addressed to the sand will be answered as you would answer them. Each answer can be no more than ten words long, and the spell ends after a second question is answered.

About Tongue of Sand

Tongue of Sand is a Level 3 level spell from the school of Illusion.

This spell has a casting time of 1minute , 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: Mid-tier spell with significant tactical impact. Great for resource management challenges.
  • Ritual Casting: Can be cast as a ritual without using a spell slot. Takes 10 minutes longer.

School of Magic: Illusion

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Illusion spells deceive the senses or mind, creating false images or hiding reality.

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