Somatic Cables
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| A warforged with somatic cables, from The Forge of War | |
| Somatic Cables | |
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| 3rd edition rules | |
| Type | Embedded |
| Category | Basic |
| Magical Aura | Moderate Transmutation |
| Caster Level | 10th |
| Requirements | Craft Wondrous Item, Still Spell, telekinesis |
| Price | 16,200 gp |
| Weight | -- |
| Source | The Forge of War, pg. 120-121 |
Somatic cables are warforged components designed to be embedded in the torso of a warforged. They are actually a small mass of writhing metal cables attached to the chest of a warforged. When in use, they twist about one another in a unique arcane configuration. The give the warforged the ability to cast spells that require a somatic component without the warforged using his or her hands.[1]
3rd Edition Mechanics
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Somatic cables are able to be activated with a swift action through mental command. These cables allow a warforged to cast spells even with both hands occupied, when its hands are immobilized, or when it is grappled by another creature or object, though this still requires a Concentration check. In addition, since the somatic cables work independent outside the warforged's armor, a warforged who suffers from a spell failure chance due to his or her armor can roll twice, taking the better of the two results.[1]
