Illusory Script1st-level Illusion
A 1st-level illusion spell for bards, warlocks and wizards. Can be cast as a ritual.
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Illusory Script
1st-level Illusion · Ritual
Illusory Script
Components: S, M (a lead-based ink worth at least 10gp, which this spell consumes)
You write on parchment, paper, or some other suitable writing material and imbue it with a potent illusion that lasts for the duration.
To you and any creatures you designate when you cast the spell, the writing appears normal, written in your hand, and conveys whatever meaning you intended when you wrote the text. To all others, the writing appears as if it were written in an unknown or magical script that is unintelligible. Alternatively, you can cause the writing to appear to be an entirely different message, written in a different hand and language, though the language must be one you know.
Should the spell be dispelled, the original script and the illusion both disappear.
A creature with truesight can read the hidden message.
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Bard · level 1 · pre-filled
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What level spell is Illusory Script in 5e?
Illusory Script is a 1st-level illusion spell, so casting it costs a 1st-level slot or higher.
What classes can cast Illusory Script?
Illusory Script appears on the bard, warlock and wizard spell lists in the SRD. Subclasses that draw from the wizard list, such as the Arcane Trickster and Eldritch Knight, can also gain access.
Does Illusory Script require concentration?
No. Illusory Script does not require concentration, so it runs alongside any concentration spell you already have up. Duration: 10 days.
Can Illusory Script be cast as a ritual?
Yes. Illusory Script has the ritual tag, so it can be cast without expending a spell slot by taking an extra 10 minutes — provided your class has the Ritual Casting feature.
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