I'm playing a Kobold Bard And was looking the the Prestidigitation cantrip, I'm fairly certain that this isn't the case, but I thought I should ask anyway.
The "small objects" that can be created are not the Small Size category, right? Otherwise, this could open up all kinds of mischief on my part.
An easy example is creating objects to hide in/behind. They still look crude and artificial, but unobservant enemies might walk right by.
Can the color changing aspect of Prestidigitation change my Kobold's scale color? I could certainly blend in easier with other tribes we encounter if that's the case.
Also, does the 1 foot of color have to be in a continuous shape, or could I just color the parts not under clothing?
The "small objects" that can be created are not the Small Size category, right? Otherwise, this could open up all kinds of mischief on my part.
An easy example is creating objects to hide in/behind. They still look crude and artificial, but unobservant enemies might walk right by
Small to the creature not size small. [I KNOW it's confusing] A good rule of thumb is around hand/fist size.
Can the color changing aspect of Prestidigitation change my Kobold's scale color?
Nope. It can't duplicate spells and there is already a cantrip to change scale color. Chameleon Scales colors scales/skin/fur.
Also, does the 1 foot of color have to be in a continuous shape, or could I just color the parts not under clothing?
It's 1 cubic foot per round so you can go nuts. Make polka-dots if you wish.
When a specific size category is mentioned in the rules, it is always capitalized. For example:
Cost: This value is the weapon's cost in gold pieces (gp) or silver pieces (sp). The cost includes miscellaneous gear that goes with the weapon, such as a scabbard or quiver.
This cost is the same for a Small or Medium version of the weapon. A Large version costs twice the listed price.
So when prestidigitation says:
Prestidigitation can create small objects, but they look crude and artificial.
It isn't talking about the Small size category, but a general description. Based on the other uses of the spell, anything that is roughly 1 pound or less and 1 cubic foot in size or less could potentially be a small object as far as the spell is concerned (but that isn't actually defined in the spell).
Thank you both for clearing that up. I'll look into getting Chameleon Scales then.