Wish
The ultimate spell that bends reality, but demands a terrible price.
Wish is the most potent spell in the Dungeons & Dragons universe, representing the absolute apex of arcane capability. It allows a caster to alter reality itself, granting them the power to achieve almost any effect they can imagine within the bounds of cosmic law. However, this immense power comes with significant peril. Using Wish for anything beyond simple spell replication risks drawing the attention of higher powers or causing irreversible physical damage to the caster’s soul and body.
Quick Facts
- Casting time
- One action
- Classes available
- Sorcerer, Wizard
Facts from the source article.
Background
Legend speaks of Wish as knowledge too dangerous for mortal minds to fully comprehend. It is said that the first casters who mastered this magic were consumed by their own desires, becoming cautionary tales whispered in high towers and ancient libraries. When a caster speaks the words of Wish for something grander than duplicating another spell, the universe listens. Sometimes it grants the boon exactly as asked, but often it interprets the request through a lens of cosmic irony or necessity. Over time, the magic has become associated with desperation. Heroes resort to Wish only when all other options fail, knowing that the cost might be their youth, their future casting ability, or even their life itself.
Did You Know?
- Wish is one of the few spells that has no specific school of magic assigned in standard rules.
- Some lore suggests genies originally inspired the creation of this powerful arcane effect.
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