evokesummon
Evokesummon is a term used in fantasy and game design to describe the act or technique of eliciting a summoned being or effect through a single integrated action. The concept combines evoke, to call forth, with summon, to bring forth a creature or entity from a separate plane or source.
Etymology and usage: Coined in the context of role-playing and fantasy writing, evokesummon is not a formal
Mechanics: In many systems, evoking and summoning are typically separate: a spell or ability first evokes a
Variants and examples: Some games treat evokesummon as a specialized spell, others as a character ability or
In culture and references: The term appears primarily in fan-created content, homebrew rules, and speculative fiction.
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