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	* [[Game Special Rules]]		* [[Game Special Rules]]

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	== Where To Next? ==		== Where To Next? ==
	* [[Terrain & Hazards]] ← Next Step		* [[Terrain and Hazards]] ← Next Step
	* [[Weapons & Equipment]]
	* [[Magic]]		* [[Magic]]
			* [[Game Special Rules]]

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	This page covers the key magical effects that every player should understand, as well as the rules for casting spells, maintaining magical effects, and learning [[Magic\|magic]].		This page covers the key magical effects that every player should understand, as well as the rules for casting spells, maintaining magical effects, and learning [[Magic\|magic]].

	== The Basics ==		== 1. The Basics ==
	The following calls, effects, and physical representations are commonly encountered during play and may affect any character, regardless of [[Classes\|class]]. All players should familiarise themselves with this section.		The following calls, effects, and physical representations are commonly encountered during play and may affect any character, regardless of [[Classes\|class]]. All players should familiarise themselves with this section.

	=== Common Spells and Calls ===		=== 1.1. Common Spells and Calls ===
	==== Healing Spells ====		==== 1.1.1. Healing Spells ====
	* '''[[Magic#Heal\|Heal]]''' - Restores 2 HP.		* '''[[Magic#Heal\|Heal]]''' - Restores 2 HP.
	* '''[[Magic#Full_Heal\|Full Heal]]''' - Restores all HP.		* '''[[Magic#Full_Heal\|Full Heal]]''' - Restores all HP.
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	* '''[[Magic#Resurrection\|Resurrection]]''' - Revives a [[Combat and Damage#Downed\|Downed]] character to their base HP (2 HP or 4 HP depending on class).		* '''[[Magic#Resurrection\|Resurrection]]''' - Revives a [[Combat and Damage#Downed\|Downed]] character to their base HP (2 HP or 4 HP depending on class).

	==== Battle Calls ====		==== 1.1.2. Battle Calls ====
	* '''"Force"''' - Move backwards 5 steps. If this would push you into water, off a cliff, or into an obstacle or terrain, you are immediately Downed.		* '''"Force"''' - Move backwards 5 steps. If this would push you into water, off a cliff, or into an obstacle or terrain, you are immediately Downed.
	* '''"Bind"''' - You cannot move your feet for 30 seconds. You may still fight. The effect ends if you are reduced to 0 HP.		* '''"Bind"''' - You cannot move your feet for 30 seconds. You may still fight. The effect ends if you are reduced to 0 HP.
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	* '''"Nullify"''' - Removes many magical effects, including Arcane Servants, Blessings, Wards, and other active spell effects.		* '''"Nullify"''' - Removes many magical effects, including Arcane Servants, Blessings, Wards, and other active spell effects.

	=== Recognising Magical Buffs ===		=== 1.2. Recognising Magical Buffs ===
	Magical buffs are lasting spell effects represented by coloured cloth markers. These markers allow other players to quickly identify active magical effects during play.		Magical buffs are lasting spell effects represented by coloured cloth markers. These markers allow other players to quickly identify active magical effects during play.

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	* '''[[Magic#Arcane_Ward\|Arcane Ward]] / [[Magic#Holy_Ward\|Holy Ward]]''' - The shield blocks magical damage and the wielder is immune to Bind effects. If struck by [[Weapons and Equipment#Siege_Weapons\|siege damage]], the wielder must move back 5 steps. Represented by a purple or white shield cover or wrap.		* '''[[Magic#Arcane_Ward\|Arcane Ward]] / [[Magic#Holy_Ward\|Holy Ward]]''' - The shield blocks magical damage and the wielder is immune to Bind effects. If struck by [[Weapons and Equipment#Siege_Weapons\|siege damage]], the wielder must move back 5 steps. Represented by a purple or white shield cover or wrap.

	=== Blessed and Enchanted Equipment ===		=== 1.3. Blessed and Enchanted Equipment ===
	Weapons and shields affected by '''Arcane Weapon''', '''Blessed Weapon''', '''Arcane Ward''', or '''Holy Ward''' may be prepared and left in a side's deployment area before combat begins.		Weapons and shields affected by '''Arcane Weapon''', '''Blessed Weapon''', '''Arcane Ward''', or '''Holy Ward''' may be prepared and left in a side's deployment area before combat begins.

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	If the player becomes Downed or discards the item, the effect ends.		If the player becomes Downed or discards the item, the effect ends.

	== Spellcasting Rules ==		== 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.		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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

	=== Spell Levels ===		=== 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.		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.

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

	== Spell Interruptions ==		== 3. Spell Interruptions ==
	A spell is interrupted if the caster:		A spell is interrupted if the caster:

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	* The attempt still counts towards any per-round casting limit.		* The attempt still counts towards any per-round casting limit.

	=== Interruption Backlash ===		=== 3.1. Interruption Backlash ===
	When a spell is interrupted it causes backlash damage. This represents the unstable magic going awry and lashing out at the caster as they lose control of the magic.		When a spell is interrupted it causes backlash damage. This represents the unstable magic going awry and lashing out at the caster as they lose control of the magic.

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	The Divine spells [[Magic#Heal\|Heal]] and [[Magic#Resurrection\|Resurrection]] are exceptions and do not cause backlash damage when interrupted.		The Divine spells [[Magic#Heal\|Heal]] and [[Magic#Resurrection\|Resurrection]] are exceptions and do not cause backlash damage when interrupted.

			== Where To Next? ==
			* [[Terrain & Hazards]] ← Next Step
			* [[Weapons & Equipment]]
			* [[Magic]]

	{{Game_rules}}		{{Game_rules}}

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	The Divine spells [[Magic#Heal\|Heal]] and [[Magic#Resurrection\|Resurrection]] are exceptions and do not cause backlash damage when interrupted.		The Divine spells [[Magic#Heal\|Heal]] and [[Magic#Resurrection\|Resurrection]] are exceptions and do not cause backlash damage when interrupted.

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	Arcane magic is riskier and more volatile than Divine magic, but is faster and often more powerful.		Arcane magic is riskier and more volatile than Divine magic, but is faster and often more powerful.

	~~== Spell Types ==~~

	~~=== Progressive Spells (Scaling Power) ===~~
	~~These spells grow more powerful as additional points are invested.~~

	~~Each level must be unlocked in order, starting from Level 1.~~

	~~A caster may only use the highest level of the spell they have unlocked.~~

	~~Example – Arcane Bolt~~

	* Level 1: Costs 1 Spell Point
	* Level 2: Costs +1 Point (Total 2 Points)
	* Level 3: Costs +1 Point (Total 3 Points)

	~~To cast Arcane Bolt at Level 3, the player must spend 3 Spell Points on it.~~

	~~=== Fixed-Cost Spells (Prerequisite Required) ===~~
	~~These spells have a fixed cost and do not scale.~~

	~~Some require a lower powered spell to be learned first.~~

	~~Example – Full Heal~~

	* Prerequisite: Must know "Heal"

	~~== Spell Selection Rules ==~~
	~~Players may mix and match Progressive and Fixed-Cost spells freely.~~

	~~All prerequisites must be met.~~

	~~The total cost of selected spells must not exceed the character’s available Spell Points.~~

	~~Chosen spells must be recorded in a player’s spell book.~~

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