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Thaumaturgy

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Thaumaturgy
  • Level: Cantrip
  • School: Transmutation
  • Class: Cleric
  • Casting Time: Action
  • Range: 30 feet
  • Components: V
  • Duration: Up to 1 minute

You manifest a minor wonder within range. You create one of the effects below within range. If you cast this spell multiple times, you can have up to three of its 1-minute effects active at a time.

Altered Eyes. You alter the appearance of your eyes for 1 minute.

Booming Voice. Your voice booms up to three times as loud as normal for 1 minute. For the duration, you have Advantage on Charisma (Intimidation) checks.

Fire Play. You cause flames to flicker, brighten, dim, or change color for 1 minute.

Invisible Hand. You instantaneously cause an unlocked door or window to fly open or slam shut.

Phantom Sound. You create an instantaneous sound that originates from a point of your choice within range, such as a rumble of thunder, the cry of a raven, or ominous whispers.

Tremors. You cause harmless tremors in the ground for 1 minute.

Tactical Usage​

Divine Intimidation Tool. Thaumaturgy provides multiple options for creating impressive divine manifestations during social encounters.

Environmental Manipulation. The spell enables minor environmental effects that can provide tactical advantages or distractions.

Social Presence Enhancement. The booming voice effect grants mechanical advantage on Intimidation checks while demonstrating divine power.

Spell Combinations​

Social Magic Synergy. Combining with other Charisma-based spells enhances persuasion and intimidation strategies.

Illusion Enhancement. Using alongside illusion magic creates more convincing supernatural scenarios.

Divine Manifestation Stacking. Pairing with other divine magic reinforces religious authority and supernatural presence.

Material Component Details​

Verbal Component Only. The spell requires only verbal components, making it accessible and subtle when needed.

Divine Invocation. The verbal component channels divine will to manifest minor miraculous effects.

Sacred Word Power. The incantation connects to divine magical traditions and religious authority.

Creator Notes​

Versatile Utility Cantrip. Thaumaturgy provides excellent flavor and utility options for divine characters.

Multiple Effect Management. The three active effects limit prevents abuse while maintaining substantial utility.

Divine Identity Reinforcement. The spell emphasizes the divine connection and religious authority of clerical characters.

Environmental Interactions​

30-Foot Range Limitation. The spell effects occur within close range, requiring tactical positioning for effectiveness.

Duration Variety. Effects include both instantaneous sounds and 1-minute persistent manifestations.

Physical World Interaction. The spell creates real physical effects rather than pure illusion or mental influence.

Common Rulings & Clarifications​

Effect Stacking Limit. The caster can maintain up to three 1-minute effects simultaneously.

Instantaneous vs Persistent. Phantom sounds are instantaneous while other effects last for the full minute.

Door Interaction Mechanics. The invisible hand effect affects only unlocked doors and windows.

Effect Replacement. Creating a fourth effect causes the oldest active effect to end immediately.

Alternative Applications​

Religious Ceremony Enhancement. Adding dramatic flair to divine services and religious rituals.

Investigative Distraction. Creating sounds or tremors to divert attention during stealth or investigation.

Dramatic Performance. Enhancing storytelling or performance with supernatural effects and presence.

Utility Cantrip Comparison. Various cantrips provide utility, while Thaumaturgy focuses on divine manifestation effects.

Transmutation Minor Magic. The spell represents basic transmutation magic focused on environmental modification.

Divine Cantrip Tradition. The spell connects to divine magic traditions emphasizing miraculous manifestations.

Scaling Analysis​

Cantrip Consistency. Thaumaturgy maintains fixed utility throughout character progression as a reliable utility option.

Social Scaling Value. The Intimidation advantage becomes increasingly valuable in high-level social encounters.

Utility Persistence. The spell provides consistent value regardless of character level due to versatile applications.

Narrative Flavor​

Divine Wonder Manifestation. The effects should emphasize connection to divine power through miraculous displays.

Sacred Authority Display. The spell should convey religious authority and supernatural connection to divine forces.

Miniature Miracle Emphasis. The effects should appear as small-scale divine interventions demonstrating sacred power.