Magic

Question 1

Under what circumstances does activating a magic item have the Concentrate trait?

Answer 1

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Question 2

Under what circumstances does casting a spell not have the Manipulate trait?

Answer 2

If the spell has neither material, somatic, nor focus components.

Question 3

Under what circumstances does casting (not sustaining) a spell have the Concentrate trait?

Answer 3

If the spell has a verbal component.

Question 4

Under what circumstances does casting a spell have the Auditory trait?

Answer 4

Only if the spell states it does so. A Verbal spell component does not automatically give the Auditory trait.

Question 5

Under what circumstances does sustaining or dismissing a spell have the Concentrate trait?

Answer 5

It always does.

Question 6

Under what circumstances does activating a magic item have the Auditory trait?

Answer 6

If the activation type is Command.

Question 7

Can you whisper a spell if it has the verbal component?

Answer 7

Unless the text or a feat says otherwise, no. You must speak them in a strong voice, so it’s hard to conceal that you’re Casting a Spell.