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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]].

== 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.

=== Common Spells and Calls ===

=== 1.1. Common Spells and Calls ===

==== 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#Full_Heal|Full Heal]]''' - Restores all HP.

* '''[[Magic#Mass_Heal|Mass Heal]]''' - Restores all HP of up to 5 adjacent players.

* '''[[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 & Damage#Downed|Downed]] character to their base HP (2 HP or 4 HP depending on class).

==== 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 a terrain piece, or hazard, 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.

* '''"Immobilise"''' - You cannot move or fight for 30 seconds. The effect ends if you are reduced to 0 HP.

* '''"Taunt"''' - You cannot move for 30 seconds. You may defend yourself normally. The effect ends if you are reduced to 0 HP or the caster is interrupted.

** ''This spell only will affect you if you are playing a summon or NPC.''

* '''"Nullify"''' - Removes many magical effects, including Arcane Servants, Blessings, Wards, and other active spell effects.

=== Recognising Magical Buffs ===

=== 1.2. Recognising Magical Buffs ===

<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.

* '''[[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.

** '''[[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 ~~and~~ Equipment#Siege_Weapons|~~siege~~ damage]], the wielder must move back 5 steps. Represented by a purple or white shield cover or wrap.

** Represented by a purple or white weapon sock.

* '''[[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.

=== 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 cast on an item and left in a side's deployment zone.

Once an affected item is carried out of the deployment area or used in combat, the ~~effect~~ becomes bound to that player.

Once an affected item is carried out of the deployment area or used in combat, the item becomes bound to that player.

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.

=== Stationary Casting ===

=== 2.1. Stationary Casting ===

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.

=== 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.

~~For example~~:

Examples include:

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

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

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

* ''"1 Blessed, 2 Blessed, 3 Blessed..."''

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

=== Spellbooks ===

=== 2.3. Spellbooks ===

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<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.

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'''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 & 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.

=== 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 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.

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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:

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When a spell is interrupted:

* The caster must stop chanting immediately.

* The spell fails.

* The spell attempt is wasted.

* The caster may take '''Backlash Damage'''.

* The caster ~~must stop chanting immediately.~~

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

=== ~~Interruption~~ Backlash ===

=== 3.1. Backlash Damage===

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.

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

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

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== Where To Next? ==

* [[Terrain & Hazards]] ← Next Step

* [[Magic]]

* [[Game Special Rules]]

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