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== Definition ==
Summon can have several meanings:
'''Summon'''
# n. A creature/critter/object that has been summoned.
# ''verb'', the act of calling something to appear, often through magic ritual or verbal calling
#* In power names: [[Summon Demonlings]], [[Summon Dire Wolf]].
#* In power descriptions: [[Zombie Horde]], [[Fly Trap]], [[Loa Bone]], [[Ouroboros Portal]].
# ''noun,'' something that has been summoned
#* Usually referred to as a [[pet]], but not all critters in the pet class are summons.
#* Usually referred to as a [[pet]], but not all critters in the pet class are summons.
# adj. A power or power set that summons a creature/critter/object.
# ''adjective,'' indicating that a power or power set summons something
#* [[:Category:Mastermind Primary|Mastermind Primary]] powersets are specifically designed around summoning [[Henchmen]].
#* [[:Category:Mastermind Primary|Mastermind Primary]] power sets are summon sets specifically designed around summoning [[Henchmen]].
#* Many [[:Category:Controller Primary|Controller]] and [[:Category:Dominator Primary|Dominator Primary]] powersets have summoning powers.
#* Many [[:Category:Controller Primary|Controller]] and [[:Category:Dominator Primary|Dominator Primary]] power sets have summon powers.
#* [[Dark Miasma]], [[Traps]], and [[Storm Summoning]] each have powers summoning pets or [[pseudopet|pseudopets]].
#* [[Dark Miasma]], [[Traps]], and [[Storm Summoning]] each have summon powers creating pets or [[pseudopet|pseudopets]].
# v. The act of creating a creature/critter/object, often conceptually through summoning or calling. (to summon)
#* In power names: [[Summon Demonlings]], [[Summon Dire Wolf]]
#* In power descriptions: [[Zombie Horde]], [[Fly Trap]], [[Loa Bone]]


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Latest revision as of 23:17, 14 August 2012

Definition

Summon

  1. verb, the act of calling something to appear, often through magic ritual or verbal calling
  2. noun, something that has been summoned
    • Usually referred to as a pet, but not all critters in the pet class are summons.
  3. adjective, indicating that a power or power set summons something