Hunt & Play Arcana: Pounce Spells
Bellus Stealthus Failus
Incantation
Sneak.
Jingle.
Sneak.
Jingle.
- Crime
- Sneaks badly with a jingly collar bell.
- Casting time
- Every time she tries to sneak up on you
- Mana cost
- 1 jingly bell collar, 1 sneaky crouch, and absolutely zero stealth
The Spellbook describes the scene like this: our tiny wizard cat, with jingly collar bell sneaking badly. Casting time: every time she tries to sneak up on you.
Sneaking. Jingle. Sneaking. Jingle. The stealth plan has one flaw. The mana bill arrives right on schedule: 1 jingly bell collar, 1 sneaky crouch, and absolutely zero stealth.
Scholars agree it is impossible to stay mad at a face that round.
Counter-spell
1. Schedule daily interactive play that ends with a 'catch', so the hunt feels finished.
2. Rotate toys every few days to keep them exciting.
3. Put wand and string toys away after play; strings can be dangerous if swallowed.
4. Give them safe ambush spots like tunnels and boxes.
