Spellcasting
Spellcasting
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Spellcasting, also known as the Elemental Arts, is the most common form of magic found in Legends of the Aether. Spells are magical effects created by people via Spellcasting. Spells are frequently used by mages in all aspects of the world, including combat and daily life.
To gain the ability to cast spells, a person must undergo Attunement, also known as Vitae. This essential process aligns a person's mind with the world, transforming a non-mage into a mage.
Spells require Mana to be cast, each spell requiring its amount. The amount of mana needed to cast each spell is dependent on the caster's level of mastery.
Attunement
Attunement
To interact with reality's elements, an individual must undergo an alignment process known as Attunement, or Vitae, which can be done once they've reached their age of maturity (i.e., 18 for Humans). Attunement binds a person to up to two (2) elements at a time, allowing them to call upon elemental forces through Spells—magical conjurations that allow the user to cast an elemental attack.
During Attunement, the environment plays a significant role in its success. While you may still attune anywhere, people often find it easier to attune in locations that resonate with the type of magic they wish to practice—for instance, one seeking to wield fire magic may find the process more natural near volcanic or high-heat regions.
Spellcasting Levels & Progression
Spellcasting Levels & Progression
Different levels have been established to identify your magical prowess and the spells' level. All levels have different levels for armour usage and what tier of spells they can cast.
Beginner
An emergent Spellcaster who has freshly attuned to Spellcasting. The baseline for all Spellcasters. Their control is limited, spells are small in scale, and overuse often leads to fatigue or magical misfires. Still, even a beginner spell is more potent than any mundane trick. With their mana pool, they can cast Beginner spells. Spellblades can use plate at maximum for armour. Mages can use chainmail at maximum for armour.
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Novice
A developed Spellcaster who has gained a deeper attunement to magical forces. At this stage, they can cast with greater confidence, using a wider variety of more potent elemental effects. With their increased mana pool, they can cast Novice spells. Spellblades can use plate armour at maximum. Mages can use chainmail at maximum for armour.
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Expert
A proficient Spellcaster whose connection to magic is instinctive. More potent, complex spells, or battlefield casting, become second nature. They can manipulate multiple spells from two chosen elements, and know how to counter spells better. Their larger mana pool allows them to cast Intermediate & Expert spells. Spellblades can use chainmail armour at maximum. Mages can use gambeson at maximum for armour.
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Master
An ascended Spellcaster whose grasp of magic is near-total. The magic obeys them not as a servant, but as an extension of self. In combat, they can cast Master spells & an Archon spell depending on their specialisation in a specific element. Spellblades can use chainmail armour at maximum. Mages can use boiled leather at maximum for armour.
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Spellcasting Classes & Spell Slots
Spellcasting Classes & Spell Slots
There are two classes of Spellcasters: Spellblades & Mages. These different classes are given more spell slots according to the balance.
Spellcasters have a list of spells of a particular type that they know how to use. Depending on what type you are, you would only have access to that number of spells. Ex: A novice Spellblade will only be able to cast Flameburst, Flamesnap, and Smoke throughout combat if those are the three they chose.
Note: These are the spells you know how to cast. The amount of spells that you can cast before running out of mana depends on the level of spells, how many times you use them and for how long before your mana depletes.
Spellblade
By using a bonded weapon that they can only cast through as their sole focus, they can select spells that apply to their class. They have below-average spell types, but more armour. The armour specifics can be found in the progression section.
Novice
Novice Spells: 3 Spells
Expert
Novice Spells: 5 Spells
Intermediate Spells: 2 Spells
Expert Spells: 1 Spell
Master
Novice Spells: 6 Spells
Intermediate Spells: 4 Spells
Expert Spells: 2 Spells
Master Spells: 1 Spell
Mage
They have the most ammunition out of the two classes. Although they have more magical spells, they use less armour. The armour specifics can be found in the progression section.
Novice
Novice Spells: 5 Spells
Expert
Novice Spells: 7 Spells
Intermediate Spells: 3 Spells
Expert Spells: 2 Spells
Master
Novice Spells: 8 Spells
Intermediate Spells: 4 Spells
Expert Spells: 3 Spells
Master Spells: 2 Spells
Archon Spells: 1 Spell
Schools of Spellcasting
Schools of Spellcasting
Spells in LOTA 3 are separated into 5 different elements of magic, which sometimes have groups of mages who specialise in them. These types of magic are recognisable as elements that could also be found in nature.
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