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== 2. Spellcasting Rules ==
The following rules apply to all spellcasters. These rules explain how spells are cast, how magical effects are maintained, and what happens when casting is interrupted.

=== 2.1. Stationary Casting ===
While casting a spell, the caster must remain in the same position where they began the spell.

The caster may step in place, hop, or jump while casting, but they may not move away from the position where they began the spell.

If the caster otherwise voluntarily moves, is forced to move, stops chanting, or is struck before the spell is completed, the spell is interrupted.

=== 2.2. Chanting and Spell Timing ===
Most spells require the caster to chant the spell's name while counting aloud for the spell's listed casting time.

For example:

''"1 Heal, 2 Heal, 3 Heal..."''

The spell is completed once the full casting time has been reached.

=== 2.3. Spellbooks ===
Casters must have access to their spellbook while playing. The spellbook contains the spells known by the character and the rules for casting them.

A Marshal may request to see your Spellbook at any time.

'''No Spellbook = No Spellcasting''', even if your class has spell access.

=== 2.4. Physical Representations ===
Many spells require a physical representation, such as a headband, weapon sock, shield cover, [[Weapons and Equipment#Arcane_Bolts_and_Thrown_Weapon_Rules|magic bolt]], or other prop.

Players are responsible for providing any physical representations required for the spells they intend to cast.

=== 2.5. Spell Length ===
At weekly games, spells only last until the end of a game round. Spells refresh at the start of each round.

At events, spell length will vary depending on the type of event and spell cast. This will be explained during the event briefing.

=== 2.6. Spell Levels ===
Some spells can be upgraded by purchasing additional levels. Higher levels increase the number of active copies of that spell that the caster may maintain during a game round.

For example, '''Arcane Weapon Lv 1''' allows 1 active Arcane Weapon, while '''Arcane Weapon Lv. 3''' allows 3 active Arcane Weapons.

The exact benefits of each level are listed in the spell's description in [[Magic|Magic]].