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Cast

By SpellSpell RuleSpells are supernatural recipes that create Effects through magic, psionics, or any force beyond the mundane.

Action

Also Spellcasting

Part of Action

Cast is the ActionAction RuleActions are structured ways to act when your Game Manager tracks Rounds. you use to unleash a SpellSpell RuleSpells are supernatural recipes that create Effects through magic, psionics, or any force beyond the mundane..

Core Rule—Cast

  • You spend APAction Point CombatAction Points (AP) are the resource you spend to use Actions when your Game Manager tracks Rounds. to Cast SpellsSpell RuleSpells are supernatural recipes that create Effects through magic, psionics, or any force beyond the mundane..
  • Some SpellsSpell RuleSpells are supernatural recipes that create Effects through magic, psionics, or any force beyond the mundane. can only be Cast as a ReactionReaction CombatReactions are Actions you take immediately in response to changing situations. or RitualRitual CastingRituals are a slow way to Cast Spells using material Components..
  • You can UpcastUpcast CastingUpcast is how you use a Spell or Feat at a higher Tier than its own to strengthen it. a SpellSpell RuleSpells are supernatural recipes that create Effects through magic, psionics, or any force beyond the mundane. to Cast it at a higher TierTier TierTiers are bands of Level that guide how your Game Manager applies certain rules..
  • Your SpellSpell RuleSpells are supernatural recipes that create Effects through magic, psionics, or any force beyond the mundane. can become DepletedDepleted CastingDepleted is the state of a Spell whose Effects fail to land. if its EffectsEffect TargetEffects are Targets produced by actions, whether yours, someone else’s, or the environment’s. fail to land.
TierTier TierTiers are bands of Level that guide how your Game Manager applies certain rules. Cast at
Tier 1Tier 1 TierTier 1 is a Tier that represents novice power baselines. Low StakesLow Stakes StakeLow Stakes is a Stakes level for actions with low difficulty and risk.
Tier 2Tier 2 TierTier 2 is a Tier that represents skilled power baselines.–4Tier 4 TierTier 4 is a Tier that represents master power baselines. Mid StakesMid Stakes StakeMid Stakes is a Stakes level for moderately difficult and risky actions.
Tier 5Tier 5 TierTier 5 is a Tier that represents legend power baselines. High StakesHigh Stakes StakeHigh Stakes is a Stakes level for highly difficult and risky actions.
TriggerTrigger StatTriggers are the events or circumstances that cause Effects to occur.
By SpellSpell RuleSpells are supernatural recipes that create Effects through magic, psionics, or any force beyond the mundane.
OriginOrigin StatOrigins are the points where Effects are created.
SelfSelf Range RangeSelf Range is a Range for Effects that can Originate within and affect only you.
ReachReach StatReach is the Range an Effect extends from its Origin.
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TargetTarget TargetTargets are anything that Effects can affect, interact with, or influence.
By SpellSpell RuleSpells are supernatural recipes that create Effects through magic, psionics, or any force beyond the mundane.
DurationDuration StatDurations are the lengths of time Effects last.
InstantInstant StatInstant is a Duration for Effects that resolve the moment they happen and don’t last.

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