Spellcasting - Revision history

Twiggy at 21:41, 24 September 2025

2025-09-24T21:41:24Z

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	Any character that purchases the magician skill has four personal mana and is able to cast [[create bond]], [[detect magic]] or [[operate portal]]. Each time a character purchases an [[Magical_skills#Extra_Spell\|extra spell]] they must choose one additional spell from the [[spellcasting]] list.		Any character that purchases the magician skill has four personal mana and is able to cast [[create bond]], [[detect magic]] or [[operate portal]]. Each time a character purchases an [[Magical_skills#Extra_Spell\|extra spell]] they must choose one additional spell from the [[spellcasting]] list.

	Your character may also use ~~crystallized~~ mana to cast spells; a single [[Game_items#Mana_Crystals\|mana crystal]] can be used to cast any single spell.		Your character may also use crystallised mana to cast spells; a single [[Game_items#Mana_Crystals\|mana crystal]] can be used to cast any single spell.

	Your personal mana replenishes overnight.		Your personal mana replenishes overnight.

Hailmur at 04:41, 20 August 2024

2024-08-20T04:41:20Z

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	A magician is any character that purchases the [[Magical_skills#Magician\|magician]] skill. Becoming a magician allows a character to cast spells, and with additional study they can master the [[Magical_skills#Ritual_Magic\|realm lores]] that allow them to perform powerful and versatile [[rituals]]. Like artistic ability, command of magic is both a talent and a skill - some people are born with a natural knack for working magic, while others develop their ability to weave spells through hard work and long hours of study. Even a natural talent needs help channelling and honing their power, however - there are many stories of prodigies who lack the ability to control their magic properly causing minor magical mishaps.		A magician is any character that purchases the [[Magical_skills#Magician\|magician]] skill. Becoming a magician allows a character to cast spells, and with additional study they can master the [[Magical_skills#Ritual_Magic\|realm lores]] that allow them to perform powerful and versatile [[rituals]]. Like artistic ability, command of magic is both a talent and a skill - some people are born with a natural knack for working magic, while others develop their ability to weave spells through hard work and long hours of study. Even a natural talent needs help channelling and honing their power, however - there are many stories of prodigies who lack the ability to control their magic properly causing minor magical mishaps.
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	In the Empire it is common for a magician to learn their art studying with a more experienced mentor. It is theoretically possible to be "self taught" however - there are libraries and tomes that lay out magical law in all the nations.		In the Empire it is common for a magician to learn their art studying with a more experienced mentor. It is theoretically possible to be "self taught" however - there are libraries and tomes that lay out magical law in all the nations.

Hailmur: /* Spellcasting */

2023-04-16T10:36:50Z

Spellcasting

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	==Spellcasting==		==Spellcasting==
	*'''Every magician starts with four personal mana every day'''		*'''Every magician starts with four personal mana every day'''
	*'''You must expend personal mana or ~~crystallized~~ mana to cast a spell'''		*'''You must expend personal mana or a mana crystal to cast a spell'''
	*'''You cannot cast spells while wearing armour other than a helmet'''		*'''You cannot cast spells while wearing armour other than a helmet'''
	*'''All spells require vocals clearly audible to everyone within a few metres'''		*'''All spells require vocals clearly audible to everyone within a few metres'''
	Any character that purchases the magician skill has four personal mana and is able to cast [[create bond]], [[detect magic]] or [[operate portal]]. Each time a character purchases an [[Magical_skills#Extra_Spell\|extra spell]] they must choose one additional spell from the [[spellcasting]] list.		Any character that purchases the magician skill has four personal mana and is able to cast [[create bond]], [[detect magic]] or [[operate portal]]. Each time a character purchases an [[Magical_skills#Extra_Spell\|extra spell]] they must choose one additional spell from the [[spellcasting]] list.

	Your character may also use crystallized mana to cast spells; a single crystal can be used to cast any single spell.		Your character may also use crystallized mana to cast spells; a single [[Game_items#Mana_Crystals\|mana crystal]] can be used to cast any single spell.

	Your personal mana replenishes overnight.		Your personal mana replenishes overnight.

Dre at 16:16, 1 March 2021

2021-03-01T16:16:03Z

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	*'''The spell fails if you or your target are hit or attack another character during spellcasting'''		*'''The spell fails if you or your target are hit or attack another character during spellcasting'''
	*'''You can choose to ''swift cast'' a regular spell'''		*'''You can choose to ''swift cast'' a regular spell'''
	To cast a regular spell you must complete at least thirty seconds of [[appropriate roleplaying]] including spell vocals, and the use of one hand. These requirements do not mean you must chant or speak for the entire thirty seconds; you must include some vocal component but your appropriate roleplaying can also involve tracing magical signs or [[~~Rune Overview\|~~runes]] in the air, using props such as scrolls or powders, shaping magic with mystical passes, and the like.		To cast a regular spell you must complete at least thirty seconds of [[appropriate roleplaying]] including spell vocals, and the use of one hand. These requirements do not mean you must chant or speak for the entire thirty seconds; you must include some vocal component but your appropriate roleplaying can also involve tracing magical signs or [[runes]] in the air, using props such as scrolls or powders, shaping magic with mystical passes, and the like.

	You must be able to touch the target with your casting hand throughout the casting of the spell. Even if you do not touch the target you must be close enough to easily do so - you cannot cast a regular spell on a target who is only close enough to touch with an implement (but see [[#Swift casting\|swift casting]] below).		You must be able to touch the target with your casting hand throughout the casting of the spell. Even if you do not touch the target you must be close enough to easily do so - you cannot cast a regular spell on a target who is only close enough to touch with an implement (but see [[#Swift casting\|swift casting]] below).

Dre at 11:37, 23 January 2021

2021-01-23T11:37:07Z

Matt: /* Spellcasting */

2019-07-08T11:27:15Z

Spellcasting

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	*'''Every magician starts with four personal mana every day'''		*'''Every magician starts with four personal mana every day'''
	*'''You must expend personal mana or crystallized mana to cast a spell'''		*'''You must expend personal mana or crystallized mana to cast a spell'''
	*'''You cannot cast spells while wearing armour'''		*'''You cannot cast spells while wearing armour other than a helmet'''
	*'''All spells require vocals clearly audible to everyone within a few metres'''		*'''All spells require vocals clearly audible to everyone within a few metres'''
	Any character that purchases the magician skill has four personal mana and is able to cast [[create bond]], [[detect magic]] or [[operate portal]]. Each time a character purchases an [[Magical_skills#Extra_Spell\|extra spell]] they must choose one additional spell from the [[spellcasting]] list.		Any character that purchases the magician skill has four personal mana and is able to cast [[create bond]], [[detect magic]] or [[operate portal]]. Each time a character purchases an [[Magical_skills#Extra_Spell\|extra spell]] they must choose one additional spell from the [[spellcasting]] list.
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	Your personal mana replenishes overnight.		Your personal mana replenishes overnight.

			If you have the [[Magical_skills#Battle_Mage\|battle-mage skill]] then you can cast spells while wearing [[Weapons_%26_armour#Mage_Armour\|mage-armour]], but you cannot cast spells while wearing regular [[Weapons_%26_armour#Armour\|armour]]. The only exception is a helmet, helmets do not interfere with spell-casting in anyway.

	All spell vocals require appropriate roleplaying which must include spell vocals in a clear voice audible to everyone within a few metres of you. All spells are one of two types, regular spells or offensive spells.		All spell vocals require appropriate roleplaying which must include spell vocals in a clear voice audible to everyone within a few metres of you. All spells are one of two types, regular spells or offensive spells.
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	<tr><td>[[Voice for the dead]]</td><td>1</td></tr>		<tr><td>[[Voice for the dead]]</td><td>1</td></tr>
	</table>		</table>

	==Regular Spells==		==Regular Spells==
	*'''Require at least thirty seconds of appropriate roleplaying'''		*'''Require at least thirty seconds of appropriate roleplaying'''

Rafferty at 13:40, 26 January 2018

2018-01-26T13:40:46Z

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			{{CaptionedImage\|file=Winterfolk Spellcasting.jpg\|caption=Magic can heal or harm with equal facility.\|align=left\|width=500}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	A magician is any character that purchases the [[Magical_skills#Magician\|magician]] skill. Becoming a magician allows a character to cast spells, and with additional study they can master the [[Magical_skills#Ritual_Magic\|realm lores]] that allow them to perform powerful and versatile [[rituals]]. Like artistic ability, command of magic is both a talent and a skill - some people are born with a natural knack for working magic, while others develop their ability to weave spells through hard work and long hours of study. Even a natural talent needs help channelling and honing their power, however - there are many stories of prodigies who lack the ability to control their magic properly causing minor magical mishaps.		A magician is any character that purchases the [[Magical_skills#Magician\|magician]] skill. Becoming a magician allows a character to cast spells, and with additional study they can master the [[Magical_skills#Ritual_Magic\|realm lores]] that allow them to perform powerful and versatile [[rituals]]. Like artistic ability, command of magic is both a talent and a skill - some people are born with a natural knack for working magic, while others develop their ability to weave spells through hard work and long hours of study. Even a natural talent needs help channelling and honing their power, however - there are many stories of prodigies who lack the ability to control their magic properly causing minor magical mishaps.

Rafferty: /* Regular Spells */

2016-12-10T18:52:05Z

Regular Spells

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	*'''The spell fails if you or your target are hit or attack another character during spellcasting'''		*'''The spell fails if you or your target are hit or attack another character during spellcasting'''
	*'''You can choose to ''swift cast'' a regular spell'''		*'''You can choose to ''swift cast'' a regular spell'''
	To cast a regular spell you must complete at least thirty seconds of [[appropriate roleplaying]] including spell vocals, and the use of one hand. These requirements do not mean you must chant or speak for the entire thirty seconds; you must include some vocal component but your appropriate roleplaying can also involve tracing magical signs or [[Rune ~~overview~~\|runes]] in the air, using props such as scrolls or powders, shaping magic with mystical passes and the like.		To cast a regular spell you must complete at least thirty seconds of [[appropriate roleplaying]] including spell vocals, and the use of one hand. These requirements do not mean you must chant or speak for the entire thirty seconds; you must include some vocal component but your appropriate roleplaying can also involve tracing magical signs or [[Rune Overview\|runes]] in the air, using props such as scrolls or powders, shaping magic with mystical passes and the like.

	You must be able to touch the target with your casting hand throughout the casting of the spell. Even if you do not touch the target you must be close enough to easily do so - you cannot cast a regular spell on a target who is only close enough to touch with an implement (but see [[#Swift casting\|swift casting]] below).		You must be able to touch the target with your casting hand throughout the casting of the spell. Even if you do not touch the target you must be close enough to easily do so - you cannot cast a regular spell on a target who is only close enough to touch with an implement (but see [[#Swift casting\|swift casting]] below).

Rafferty: voice for the dead drops to 1 pointer

2016-12-10T17:19:26Z

voice for the dead drops to 1 pointer

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	<tr><td>[[Purify]]</td><td>1</td></tr>		<tr><td>[[Purify]]</td><td>1</td></tr>
	<tr><td>[[Restore limb]]</td><td>1</td></tr>		<tr><td>[[Restore limb]]</td><td>1</td></tr>
	<tr><td>[[Voice for the dead]]</td><td>2</td></tr>		<tr><td>[[Voice for the dead]]</td><td>1</td></tr>
	</table>		</table>
	==Regular Spells==		==Regular Spells==

Rafferty: remove swift heal and purge

2016-12-10T17:13:25Z

remove swift heal and purge

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	<tr><td>[[Entangle]]</td><td>1</td></tr>		<tr><td>[[Entangle]]</td><td>1</td></tr>
	<tr><td>[[Paralysis]]</td><td>2</td></tr>		<tr><td>[[Paralysis]]</td><td>2</td></tr>
	~~<tr><td>[[Purge]]</td><td>2</td></tr>~~
	<tr><td>[[Repel]]</td><td>1</td></tr>		<tr><td>[[Repel]]</td><td>1</td></tr>
	<tr><td>[[Shatter]]</td><td>2</td></tr>		<tr><td>[[Shatter]]</td><td>2</td></tr>
	~~<tr><td>[[Swift heal]]</td><td>2</td></tr>~~
	<tr><td>[[Venom]]</td><td>1</td></tr>		<tr><td>[[Venom]]</td><td>1</td></tr>
	<tr><td>[[Weakness]]</td><td>1</td></tr>		<tr><td>[[Weakness]]</td><td>1</td></tr>

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	In the Empire it is common for a magician to learn their art studying with a more experienced mentor. It is theoretically possible to be "self taught" however - there are libraries and tomes that lay out magical law in all the nations.		In the Empire it is common for a magician to learn their art studying with a more experienced mentor. It is theoretically possible to be "self taught" however - there are libraries and tomes that lay out magical law in all the nations.

	Every magician, no matter where in the world they originate, learns three common spells (sometimes called ''cantrips'' in the Empire): [[detect magic]], [[operate portal]] and [[create bond]]. These versatile utility spells allow a magician to perform a number of functions, and serve as the foundation for all other magical ability. These spells are only the beginning however - with additional study a magician can master more incantations that allow them to channel their personal magic to [[heal]] their allies, [[repel]] their foes and even [[voice for the dead\|grant the recently departed the ability to speak to the living]].		Every magician, no matter where in the world they originate, learns three common spells (sometimes called ''cantrips'' in the Empire): [[detect magic]], [[operate portal]], and [[create bond]]. These versatile utility spells allow a magician to perform a number of functions, and serve as the foundation for all other magical ability. These spells are only the beginning however - with additional study a magician can master more incantations that allow them to channel their personal magic to [[heal]] their allies, [[repel]] their foes, and even [[voice for the dead\|grant the recently departed the ability to speak to the living]].

	In addition, every magician knows how to wield [[Weapons & Armour#Wands\|wands]] and [[Weapons & Armour#Rods\|rods]]. These implements are to the magician what swords and axes are to the warrior, or medicines and bandages to the [[Surgical skills#Physick\|physick]]. Their main use is to channel and unleash martial incantations, but even the most peaceful magician can benefit from bonding a magical implement to enhance their ability to work magic.		In addition, every magician knows how to wield [[Weapons & Armour#Wands\|wands]] and [[Weapons & Armour#Rods\|rods]]. These implements are to the magician what swords and axes are to the warrior, or medicines and bandages to the [[Surgical skills#Physick\|physick]]. Their main use is to channel and unleash martial incantations, but even the most peaceful magician can benefit from bonding a magical implement to enhance their ability to work magic.
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	Your personal mana replenishes overnight.		Your personal mana replenishes overnight.

	If you have the [[Magical_skills#Battle_Mage\|battle-mage skill]] then you can cast spells while wearing [[Weapons_%26_armour#Mage_Armour\|mage-armour]], but you cannot cast spells while wearing regular [[Weapons_%26_armour#Armour\|armour]]. The only exception is a helmet, helmets do not interfere with ~~spell-casting~~ in ~~anyway~~.		If you have the [[Magical_skills#Battle_Mage\|battle mage skill]] then you can cast spells while wearing [[Weapons_%26_armour#Mage_Armour\|mage armour]], but you cannot cast spells while wearing regular [[Weapons_%26_armour#Armour\|armour]]. The only exception is a helmet: helmets do not interfere with spellcasting in any way.

	All spell vocals require appropriate roleplaying which must include spell vocals in a clear voice audible to everyone within a few metres of you. All spells are one of two types, regular spells or offensive spells.		All spell vocals require appropriate roleplaying which must include spell vocals in a clear voice audible to everyone within a few metres of you. All spells are one of two types, regular spells or offensive spells.
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	*'''The spell fails if you or your target are hit or attack another character during spellcasting'''		*'''The spell fails if you or your target are hit or attack another character during spellcasting'''
	*'''You can choose to ''swift cast'' a regular spell'''		*'''You can choose to ''swift cast'' a regular spell'''
	To cast a regular spell you must complete at least thirty seconds of [[appropriate roleplaying]] including spell vocals, and the use of one hand. These requirements do not mean you must chant or speak for the entire thirty seconds; you must include some vocal component but your appropriate roleplaying can also involve tracing magical signs or [[Rune Overview\|runes]] in the air, using props such as scrolls or powders, shaping magic with mystical passes and the like.		To cast a regular spell you must complete at least thirty seconds of [[appropriate roleplaying]] including spell vocals, and the use of one hand. These requirements do not mean you must chant or speak for the entire thirty seconds; you must include some vocal component but your appropriate roleplaying can also involve tracing magical signs or [[Rune Overview\|runes]] in the air, using props such as scrolls or powders, shaping magic with mystical passes, and the like.

	You must be able to touch the target with your casting hand throughout the casting of the spell. Even if you do not touch the target you must be close enough to easily do so - you cannot cast a regular spell on a target who is only close enough to touch with an implement (but see [[#Swift casting\|swift casting]] below).		You must be able to touch the target with your casting hand throughout the casting of the spell. Even if you do not touch the target you must be close enough to easily do so - you cannot cast a regular spell on a target who is only close enough to touch with an implement (but see [[#Swift casting\|swift casting]] below).
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	* '''Swift casting a spell costs 2 mana rather than 1'''		* '''Swift casting a spell costs 2 mana rather than 1'''
	* '''The effects of some spells change when they are swift cast'''		* '''The effects of some spells change when they are swift cast'''
	* '''If you are in combat, you must touch your target with an implement - a wand, rod or staff'''		* '''If you are in combat, you must touch your target with an implement - a wand, rod, or staff'''
	Any magician who knows a regular spell can choose to swift cast it. Swift casting effectively allows the regular spell to be cast as if it were an [[#Offensive Spells\|offensive spell]], but at the cost of an additional mana.		Any magician who knows a regular spell can choose to swift cast it. Swift casting effectively allows the regular spell to be cast as if it were an [[#Offensive Spells\|offensive spell]], but at the cost of an additional mana.

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	*'''Require a few words of appropriate roleplaying'''		*'''Require a few words of appropriate roleplaying'''
	*'''Require you to hit the target with an implement, a wand, rod or staff'''		*'''Require you to hit the target with an implement - a wand, rod, or staff'''
	To cast an offensive spell you must utter a few words of appropriate roleplaying including spell vocals while you strike or touch your target with a wand, rod or staff. You cannot cast an offensive spell without using a suitable [[Weapons & armour#implements\|implement]].		To cast an offensive spell you must utter a few words of appropriate roleplaying including spell vocals while you strike or touch your target with a wand, rod, or staff. You cannot cast an offensive spell without using a suitable [[Weapons & armour#implements\|implement]].

	If you deliver an offensive melee strike to touch the target with your implement then the target also loses one global hit. You should always assume that your opponent has wounded you in this way unless their roleplaying clearly indicates otherwise.		If you deliver an offensive melee strike to touch the target with your implement then the target also loses one global hit. You should always assume that your opponent has wounded you in this way unless their roleplaying clearly indicates otherwise.