Animal Messenger2nd-level Enchantment
A 2nd-level enchantment spell for bards, druids and rangers. Can be cast as a ritual.
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Animal Messenger
2nd-level Enchantment · Ritual
Animal Messenger
Components: V, S, M (a morsel of food)
By means of this spell, you use an animal to deliver a message. Choose a Tiny beast you can see within range, such as a squirrel, a blue jay, or a bat. You specify a location, which you must have visited, and a recipient who matches a general description, such as "a man or woman dressed in the uniform of the town guard" or "a red-haired dwarf wearing a pointed hat." You also speak a message of up to twenty-five words. The target beast travels for the duration of the spell toward the specified location, covering about 50 miles per 24 hours for a flying messenger, or 25 miles for other animals.
When the messenger arrives, it delivers your message to the creature that you described, replicating the sound of your voice. The messenger speaks only to a creature matching the description you gave. If the messenger doesn't reach its destination before the spell ends, the message is lost, and the beast makes its way back to where you cast this spell.
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What level spell is Animal Messenger in 5e?
Animal Messenger is a 2nd-level enchantment spell, so casting it costs a 2nd-level slot or higher.
What classes can cast Animal Messenger?
Animal Messenger appears on the bard, druid and ranger spell lists in the SRD.
Does Animal Messenger require concentration?
No. Animal Messenger does not require concentration, so it runs alongside any concentration spell you already have up. Duration: 24 hours.
Can Animal Messenger be cast as a ritual?
Yes. Animal Messenger 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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