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2.2. Chanting and Spell Timing

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	* ''"1 Heal, 2 Heal, 3 Heal..."''		* ''"1 Heal, 2 Heal, 3 Heal..."''
	* ''"1 Arcane, 2 Arcane, 3 Arcane..."''		* ''"1 Arcane, 2 Arcane, 3 Arcane..."''
	* ''"1 ~~Bless~~, 2 ~~Bless~~, 3 ~~Bless~~..."''		* ''"1 Blessed, 2 Blessed, 3 Blessed..."''

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

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2.2. Chanting and Spell Timing

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	Examples include:		Examples include:
	~~''"1 Heal, 2 Heal, 3 Heal..."''~~

	''"1 Arcane, 2 Arcane, 3 Arcane..."''		* ''"1 Heal, 2 Heal, 3 Heal..."''
			* ''"1 Arcane, 2 Arcane, 3 Arcane..."''
	''"1 Bless, 2 Bless, 3 Bless..."''		* ''"1 Bless, 2 Bless, 3 Bless..."''

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

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2.2. Chanting and Spell Timing

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	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.

	~~For example~~:		Examples include:
			''"1 Heal, 2 Heal, 3 Heal..."''

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

			''"1 Bless, 2 Bless, 3 Bless..."''

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

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1.2. Recognising Magical Buffs

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	** Represented by a purple or white headband.		** Represented by a purple or white headband.
	* '''[[Magic#Arcane_Weapon\|Arcane Weapon]] / [[Magic#Blessed_Weapon\|Blessed Weapon]]''' - The weapon deals 2 HP damage to any location struck and counts as magical.		* '''[[Magic#Arcane_Weapon\|Arcane Weapon]] / [[Magic#Blessed_Weapon\|Blessed Weapon]]''' - The weapon deals 2 HP damage to any location struck and counts as magical.
			** '''[[Magic#Greater_Arcane_Weapon\|Greater Arcane Weapon]]''' and '''[[Magic#Greater_Blessed_Weapon\|Greater Blessed Weapon]]''' function identically but may only be cast on two-handed weapons.
	** Represented by a purple or white weapon sock.		** Represented by a purple or white weapon sock.
	** '''[[Magic#Greater_Arcane_Weapon\|Greater Arcane Weapon]]''' and '''[[Magic#Greater_Blessed_Weapon\|Greater Blessed Weapon]]''' function identically but may only be cast on two-handed weapons.
	* '''[[Magic#Arcane_Ward\|Arcane Ward]] / [[Magic#Holy_Ward\|Holy Ward]]''' - The shield blocks magical damage and the wielder is immune to Bind effects.		* '''[[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 & Equipment#Siege_Weapons\|Siege damage]], the wielder must move back 5 steps.		**If struck by [[Weapons & Equipment#Siege_Weapons\|Siege damage]], the wielder must move back 5 steps.

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1.2. Recognising Magical Buffs

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	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.

	* '''[[Magic#Arcane_Armour\|Arcane Armour]] / [[Magic#Blessing\|Blessing]]''' - Grants +2 HP and immunity to Bind effects. Represented by a purple or white headband.		* '''[[Magic#Arcane_Armour\|Arcane Armour]] / [[Magic#Blessing\|Blessing]]''' - Grants +2 HP and immunity to Bind effects.
	* '''[[Magic#Arcane_Weapon\|Arcane Weapon]] / [[Magic#Blessed_Weapon\|Blessed Weapon]]''' - The weapon deals 2 HP damage to any location struck and counts as magical. Represented by a purple or white weapon sock.		** Represented by a purple or white headband.
			* '''[[Magic#Arcane_Weapon\|Arcane Weapon]] / [[Magic#Blessed_Weapon\|Blessed Weapon]]''' - The weapon deals 2 HP damage to any location struck and counts as magical.
			** Represented by a purple or white weapon sock.
	** '''[[Magic#Greater_Arcane_Weapon\|Greater Arcane Weapon]]''' and '''[[Magic#Greater_Blessed_Weapon\|Greater Blessed Weapon]]''' function identically but may only be cast on two-handed weapons.		** '''[[Magic#Greater_Arcane_Weapon\|Greater Arcane Weapon]]''' and '''[[Magic#Greater_Blessed_Weapon\|Greater Blessed Weapon]]''' function identically but may only be cast on two-handed weapons.
	* '''[[Magic#Arcane_Ward\|Arcane Ward]] / [[Magic#Holy_Ward\|Holy Ward]]''' - The shield blocks magical damage and the wielder is immune to Bind effects.		* '''[[Magic#Arcane_Ward\|Arcane Ward]] / [[Magic#Holy_Ward\|Holy Ward]]''' - The shield blocks magical damage and the wielder is immune to Bind effects.

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1.2. Recognising Magical Buffs

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	* '''[[Magic#Arcane_Weapon\|Arcane Weapon]] / [[Magic#Blessed_Weapon\|Blessed Weapon]]''' - The weapon deals 2 HP damage to any location struck and counts as magical. Represented by a purple or white weapon sock.		* '''[[Magic#Arcane_Weapon\|Arcane Weapon]] / [[Magic#Blessed_Weapon\|Blessed Weapon]]''' - The weapon deals 2 HP damage to any location struck and counts as magical. Represented by a purple or white weapon sock.
	** '''[[Magic#Greater_Arcane_Weapon\|Greater Arcane Weapon]]''' and '''[[Magic#Greater_Blessed_Weapon\|Greater Blessed Weapon]]''' function identically but may only be cast on two-handed weapons.		** '''[[Magic#Greater_Arcane_Weapon\|Greater Arcane Weapon]]''' and '''[[Magic#Greater_Blessed_Weapon\|Greater Blessed Weapon]]''' function identically but may only be cast on two-handed weapons.
	* '''[[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 & 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 & Equipment#Siege_Weapons\|Siege damage]], the wielder must move back 5 steps.
			**Represented by a purple or white shield cover or wrap.

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	=== 1.1. Common Spells and Calls ===		=== 1.1. Common Spells and Calls ===
	==== Healing Spells ====		==== Healing Spells ====
			Healers must clearly tell the player which spell they are using, with an understandable call such as "Heal, 2 HP!" or "Full Heal!".

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

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	=== 2.4. Physical Representations ===		=== 2.4. Physical Representations ===

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	=== 2.3. Spellbooks ===		=== 2.3. Spellbooks ===
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			<div class="wizlords-photo-image">[[File:RaceExample1.png\|234px\|link=\|alt=Temporary placeholder showing what a spellbook can look like.]]</div>
			<div class="wizlords-photo-caption">An example of what a spellbook can look like.</div>
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	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.

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	=== 2.4. Physical Representations ===		=== 2.4. Physical Representations ===

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	=== 1.2. Recognising Magical Buffs ===		=== 1.2. Recognising Magical Buffs ===
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			<div class="wizlords-race-intro-example-image">[[File:RaceExample1.png\|600x800px\|link=\|alt=Placeholder for a Blessing or Arcane Armour headband.]]</div>
			<div class="wizlords-race-intro-example-image">[[File:RaceExample1.png\|600x800px\|link=\|alt=Placeholder for a Blessed Weapon or Arcane Weapon sock or wrap.]]</div>
			<div class="wizlords-race-intro-example-image">[[File:RaceExample1.png\|600x800px\|link=\|alt=Placeholder for an Arcane Ward or Holy Ward shield wrap.]]</div>
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			<div class="wizlords-race-intro-caption">Left to right: headband for Blessing or Arcane Armour; weapon sock or wrap for Blessed Weapon or Arcane Weapon; shield wrap for Arcane Ward or Holy Ward.</div>
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	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#Greater_Arcane_Weapon\|Greater Arcane Weapon]]''' and '''[[Magic#Greater_Blessed_Weapon\|Greater Blessed Weapon]]''' function identically but may only be cast on two-handed weapons.		** '''[[Magic#Greater_Arcane_Weapon\|Greater Arcane Weapon]]''' and '''[[Magic#Greater_Blessed_Weapon\|Greater Blessed Weapon]]''' function identically but may only be cast on two-handed weapons.
	* '''[[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 & 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 & Equipment#Siege_Weapons\|Siege damage]], the wielder must move back 5 steps. Represented by a purple or white shield cover or wrap.

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	=== 1.3. Blessed and Enchanted Equipment ===		=== 1.3. Blessed and Enchanted Equipment ===
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	=== 3.1. Backlash Damage===		=== 3.1. Backlash Damage===
	When a spell is interrupted it causes ~~Dacklash~~ 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.

	The type of magic being cast determines the amount of backlash damage received:		The type of magic being cast determines the amount of backlash damage received: