Whispers of the Spirit World

Whispers of the Spirit World

Cantrip Divination
Casting Time: 1 minute
Range: Self
Components: V, S, M (a pinch of incense made from spiritwood)
Duration: 1 hour

Description: With a murmured chant and a wisp of fragrant smoke curling from your fingertips, you open a channel to the unseen realm of spirits. The air around you shimmers with unseen energy, and you gain a heightened awareness of the spirits residing in the vicinity. Choose one of the following effects:

Spirit Sight: For the duration of the spell, you have advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks to sense the presence of spirits and undead within 60 feet of you. Additionally, you can see through any illusions created by spirits or undead within the same range.
Communion with the Dead: You can attempt to communicate with a specific spirit within 60 feet of you. The spirit must be willing to communicate and understand your language. This communication is telepathic and lasts for 1 minute, during which you can ask questions and receive simple answers.
Whispered Guidance: You can call upon a helpful spirit guide for a brief moment. The guide, appearing as a faint wisp of light or a spectral whisper, offers you a single piece of advice related to your immediate situation. This advice can be cryptic or straightforward, depending on the nature of the guide and the complexity of your situation.
At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 1st level or higher, you can choose two effects from the list above to activate simultaneously. For example, you could sense the presence of spirits with Spirit Sight and then seek their guidance with Whispered Guidance.

Classes: Bard, Cleric, Druid, Ranger, Spirit Shaman

Lore: Whispers of the Spirit World echoes the ancient practices of shamans and spirit walkers, allowing you to brush against the veil between worlds and glimpse the realm of the departed. This cantrip offers valuable information and guidance, helping you navigate haunted environments, connect with ancestral spirits, or gain insights from the wisdom of the deceased.

Notes:

This cantrip provides a versatile utility tool for both combat and exploration.
The choice of effect allows for tactical decision-making based on your needs.
The upcasting potential adds flexibility and more options for interacting with the spirit world.
The mystical and eerie nature of the spell encourages creative roleplaying and intriguing plot hooks.