Contagious IdeaCantrip 5
Source Pathfinder Dark Archive (Remastered)
Cast
Range 30 feet (see text)
Target 1 or 2 creatures other than yourself (see text)
Nothing is so contagious as a thought. You place either a pleasant thought or a terrifying one in a creature's mind. You can then plant the same thought in a second creature's mind. You can't choose a creature that's already been a target of this casting of contagious idea, nor can you choose yourself. The second target can be beyond the range of the spell, but it must be within 30 feet of the first target.
- Pleasant Thought The target is soothed by a pleasant memory, gaining 5 temporary Hit Points that last for 1 minute. Spell Effect: Contagious Idea (Pleasant Thought)
Terrifying Thought You plant a nameless unease in the target's mind. The target must attempt a Will save.
- Critical Success The target is unaffected and is temporarily immune for 1 minute.
- Success The target is Frightened 1 and is then temporarily immune for 1 minute.
- Failure The target becomes Frightened 2.
- Critical Failure The target becomes Frightened 3.
Heightened (+1) The temporary Hit Points for a pleasant thought increase by 1.
Traits
Something of uncommon rarity requires special training or comes from a particular culture or part of the world. Some character choices give access to uncommon options, and the GM can choose to allow access for anyone. Less is known about uncommon creatures than common creatures. They typically can't be summoned. The DC of Recall Knowledge checks related to these creature is increased by 2.
CantripA spell you can cast at will that is automatically heightened to half your level rounded up.
ConcentrateAn action with this trait requires a degree of mental concentration and discipline.
EmotionThis effect alters a creature's emotions. Effects with this trait always have the mental trait as well. Creatures with special training or that have mechanical or artificial intelligence are immune to emotion effects.
ManipulateYou must physically manipulate an item or make gestures to use an action with this trait. Creatures without a suitable appendage can't perform actions with this trait. Manipulate actions often trigger reactions.
MentalA mental effect can alter the target's mind. It has no effect on an object or a mindless creature.
PsychicThis indicates abilities from the psychic class.