Summonable

Summonable is an adjective meaning capable of being summoned, i.e., able to be called forth by a command, spell, ritual, or other mechanism. The term is commonly used in fantasy, folklore, and gaming to describe beings, objects, or forces that can be produced or invoked through an external act.

Etymology and usage patterns: Summonable is formed from the verb summon and the suffix -able, indicating capability. It appears in English to describe entities that can be brought into existence or presence by some ritual, spell, or procedure. In many works of fiction and in role-playing games, a creature or ally may be described as summonable if a specific magic or item creates it temporarily or in a constrained way.

Contexts and examples: In tabletop RPGs, video games, and card games, summonable units, spirits, pets, or weapons are common design elements. Such summons often come with limitations, including duration, control requirements, resource costs, cooldowns, or risks to the summoner. Example usage: "The spell makes the dragon summonable for five minutes." While the term is widespread in fantasy contexts, it is less common in non-fiction prose, where equivalent phrases like “able to be summoned” may be preferred.

Related notions: Summoning is the act of calling forth; related concepts include conjuration and invocation. In contrast to fictional use, legal or administrative language typically uses different terminology (e.g., that a person is summoned to appear) rather than labeling someone or something as summonable.

See also: Summon, Conjuration, Invocation, Summoner.