Spell

Send The White Raven

Created by Draz

This cantrip stands as a cornerstone of military communication, taught to virtually every soldier to enable rapid coordination during times of conflict and crisis. Through this ritual, the caster inscribes vital information—whether urgent warnings of impending danger or detailed intelligence about threats—onto parchment using their own blood as both ink and arcane catalyst. The complexity and detail of the message determine the casting time, ranging from a mere minute for simple alerts to a full hour for elaborate tactical information. Once the caster has sufficiently infused the bloodstained scroll with magical energy, it transforms into a spectral white raven that carries the message across vast distances to a location of the caster's choosing. The casting process demands a significant sacrifice, draining the caster of 1d3 hit points as the ritual unfolds over one to ten minutes of preparation and focus. Countless lives have been preserved through this spell's straightforward yet remarkably effective delivery system, making it an indispensable tool for any military force and a fundamental skill instilled in every recruit during their training.