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Illusory Instrument

Cantrip · Illusion

Casting Time
Action
Range
Touch
Components
V, S
Duration
10 Minutes
Classes

You create an illusionary copy of a mundane musical instrument. The copy of the instrument takes on the shape of your fondest memory of the instrument, such as the first flute you owned or the half harp gifted to you by a loved one. This illusion moves as its physical counterpart would, but it is weightless and is tangible only to you. This instrument can be used as a Spellcasting Focus. This illusory instrument dissipates if you move 10 feet away from it or choose to end the spell (no action required by you).

As a Bonus Action, you can command your instrument to create one of the following effects:

  • Mimic basic sounds heard on a daily basis, such as a bird chirping, footsteps, or a slamming door.

  • Automatically play a basic beat at the tempo of your choice.

  • Record anything played on it, and play it back on a loop.

  • Record and playback any noise that it could pick up within 15 feet, such as conversation, a royal decree, or a snoring party member who swears that they don’t snore.

In game · targeting
Illusory Instrument: area of effect The caster touches a target within reach. Touch You
Touch Caster Target