====== Spellcasting ======

[[Arcane spells]] require a successful spellcasting check and any components required in its description to cast. Arcane spells might have a number of alternative names depending on the archetype that may cast them. For example, a Hermetic mage can cast "formulae" and Sufi Dervishes may choose "trances" in addition to the general arcane spell list.   [[Divine spells]] (also called "miracles") require a spellcasting check, but only need a Holy Symbol to cast successfully, in place of components. 

===== The Spellcasting Check =====
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Spells require a spellcasting check with a
DC = 10 + spell’s level.

Failure may trigger a mishap with unintended
consequences, and the spellcaster can’t
attempt spells of that spell level again until
they take a [[rest|safe rest]]. The GM has wide latitude about the results of any mishaps. They may choose to  require a [[mishap|roll on an appropriate Magical Mishap Table]] or
simply describe what malady the PC suffers.

Sometimes the result of the spellcasting check is used
to determine the success of a targeted spell,
comparing the result to the target’s defense
(e.g. 10 + a monster's RESISTANCE or a target’s relevant modifier). In
this way a spellcasting check is both to see if
the PC can successfully cast and hit a target. This type of check is identified as a "Magic Attack" and is indicated as such in the spell lists below. 

Casting a spell generally requires an [[actions|Active action]], although some can be cast as a [[actions|quick action]]. It is possible to cast several spells a round, but only 1 can be an Active action spell, the remaining must be quick actions (1 for a quick action, a second if you give up movement).  Each spell in the spell lists defines its requirements, duration, and whether the spellcasting check is a magical attack requiring the check to beat the target's defense (e.g. 10 + the target’s relevant modifier) to be successful.  Each spell, apart from Cantrips and Rituals, is either marked **C** for Spell Casting Roll needed, or **A** for casting roll that must exceed target's defense rating, or **R** for spell that can only be cast as a ritual. If the spell is marked **S** it will inflict its effect even on disembodied spirits.

Spellcasters can cast any  spell they may know as a rite or ritual. This takes 1 hour per spell level of concentration, but doesn’t require a check.

Some spells last as long as [[concentration]] is
held. Only one spell can be concentrated on
at a time. Taking damage, making checks, or
other distracting tasks may break concentration.

===== Spell Lists =====

  * [[Arcane Spells|Arcane Spells]]
  * [[Divine Spells|Divine Spells]]