Editing Ogre:CharacterCodex:Combat:Sequence (section)

====Short Actions====
'''Short Move :''' You can take a short movement of any kind you are able to do. When doing a short move, you cannot go faster than your normal speed.

'''Short Follow :''' When your current action target an opponent and that opponent move, you can follow him as a reaction while continuing your current action. You can follow a target at your normal speed only. When following an opponent, you do not provoke attack of opportunity for your opponent and your opponent do not provoke attack of opportunity for you.

'''Draw or Sheathe a Weapon :''' Drawing a weapon so that you can use it in combat, or putting it away so that you have a free hand, requires a short action. This action also applies to weapon-like objects carried in easy reach, such as wands. If your weapon or weapon-like object is stored in a pack or otherwise out of easy reach, treat this action as retrieving a stored item.

'''Ready or Loose a Shield:''' Strapping a shield to your arm to gain its shield bonus to your Defense, or unstrapping and dropping a shield so you can use your shield hand for another purpose, requires a short action.

'''Manipulate an Item:''' In most cases, moving or manipulating an item is a short action. This includes retrieving or putting away a stored item, picking up an item, moving a heavy object, and opening a door.

'''Direct or Redirect a Spell:''' Some spells allow you to redirect the effect to new targets or areas after you cast the spell. Redirecting a spell requires a short action and does not provoke attacks of opportunity or require concentration.

'''Stand Up:''' Standing up from a prone position requires a short action and provokes attacks of opportunity.

'''Mount/Dismount a Steed:''' Mounting or dismounting from a steed requires a short action.

'''Dismiss a spell:''' If one of your spell is active, you can cancel it's effect.