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: An ''Extraordinary Ability'' is an unusual ability that does not rely on magic to function, relying on a creature's own innate power to activate it. They are not something that just anyone can do or even learn to do without extensive training. They can produce a wide variety of effects, though perhaps not so wide as those effects possible with spells, spell-like abilities, or supernatural abilities. They can be passive, always-on, type of effects, or activated with an action of some kind. They can produce an instant benefit, or have an ongoing effect. Refer to the ability's description for details. | : An ''Extraordinary Ability'' is an unusual ability that does not rely on magic to function, relying on a creature's own innate power to activate it. They are not something that just anyone can do or even learn to do without extensive training. They can produce a wide variety of effects, though perhaps not so wide as those effects possible with spells, spell-like abilities, or supernatural abilities. They can be passive, always-on, type of effects, or activated with an action of some kind. They can produce an instant benefit, or have an ongoing effect. Refer to the ability's description for details. | ||
''Extraordinary abilities'' are non-magical in nature, and as such are not affected by, and continue to operate, in the absence of magic, such as from an [[Antimagic Field (Sorcerer/Wizard Spell)]]. Similarly, [[Spell Resistance (SR)]] provides no defense against them. Finally, unless specifically stated otherwise in the ability's description, activating an ''extraordinary ability'' does not provoke attacks of opportunity from threatening enemies. | :''Extraordinary abilities'' are non-magical in nature, and as such are not affected by, and continue to operate, in the absence of magic, such as from an [[Antimagic Field (Sorcerer/Wizard Spell)]]. Similarly, [[Spell Resistance (SR)]] provides no defense against them. Finally, unless specifically stated otherwise in the ability's description, activating an ''extraordinary ability'' does not provoke attacks of opportunity from threatening enemies. | ||
=== [[Spells#.5BDescriptor.5D|Fear Effect]] === | === [[Spells#.5BDescriptor.5D|Fear Effect]] === | ||