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'''Casting''' is the process by which a spell has its effects invoked. A character must have one or more ranks in the [[Spellcasting]] Special Power to make this possible. | '''Casting''' is the process by which a spell has its effects invoked. A character must have one or more ranks in the [[Spellcasting]] Special Power to make this possible. | ||
| − | To cast a spell, a magic user must recite a specific vocal incantation and perform one or more physical gestures. Some spells require that the caster possess a physical object (which may or may not be consumed in the casting). If deprived the use of either vocals or movement, a mage can still cast, but takes twice as long (double the AP of the spell). If incapable of both speaking and moving, a mage cannot cast. A mage capable of [[Focus Casting]] (see the Trumps chapter) doesn't need to recite the incantation nor gesture, but must have his or her focus object to ignore this requirement. | + | To cast a spell, a magic user must recite a specific vocal incantation and perform one or more physical gestures. Some spells require that the caster possess a physical object (which may or may not be consumed in the casting). If deprived of the use of either vocals or movement, a mage can still cast, but takes twice as long (double the AP of the spell). If incapable of both speaking and moving, a mage cannot cast. A mage capable of [[Focus Casting]] (see the Trumps chapter) doesn't need to recite the incantation nor gesture, but must have his or her focus object to ignore this requirement. |
Spells may be cast at one of five levels of intensity. Level-one spells are mild compared to the awesome fury of level-five spells. The greater the level at which a given spell is cast, the more MP will be consumed in the casting and the greater the effects. It costs 1 Magic Point per level of the spell, thus a level-one spell costs 1 MP while a level-five spell costs 5 MP. | Spells may be cast at one of five levels of intensity. Level-one spells are mild compared to the awesome fury of level-five spells. The greater the level at which a given spell is cast, the more MP will be consumed in the casting and the greater the effects. It costs 1 Magic Point per level of the spell, thus a level-one spell costs 1 MP while a level-five spell costs 5 MP. | ||
Revision as of 01:45, 3 March 2010
Casting is the process by which a spell has its effects invoked. A character must have one or more ranks in the Spellcasting Special Power to make this possible.
To cast a spell, a magic user must recite a specific vocal incantation and perform one or more physical gestures. Some spells require that the caster possess a physical object (which may or may not be consumed in the casting). If deprived of the use of either vocals or movement, a mage can still cast, but takes twice as long (double the AP of the spell). If incapable of both speaking and moving, a mage cannot cast. A mage capable of Focus Casting (see the Trumps chapter) doesn't need to recite the incantation nor gesture, but must have his or her focus object to ignore this requirement.
Spells may be cast at one of five levels of intensity. Level-one spells are mild compared to the awesome fury of level-five spells. The greater the level at which a given spell is cast, the more MP will be consumed in the casting and the greater the effects. It costs 1 Magic Point per level of the spell, thus a level-one spell costs 1 MP while a level-five spell costs 5 MP.
Spells can take different amounts of time to cast. Most usually take 4 Action Points, but some take less and others take more. Each spell lists the amount of AP it requires for casting.
