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WizardLv. 9

Sathrath's Ingenious Method of Instantaneous Recollection of Dweomers and Enchantments

(See also: Sathrah's Ingenious Recollection (Wizard Spell))

Intended to have the longest name of any Glantrian spell, Sathrath's ingenious method... allows wizards to replace spells they currently have memorized with others of the same level from their spellbooks. Spells already cast cannot be replaced. Those who know this spell (and just learning its name proves a challenge) usually can feel safe memorizing whatever spells they want. After all, if those spells seem inappropriate for a situation that develops, the characters can change them. For example, if a wizard planning to study all day memorizes read magic, consume the wealth of wisdom, and similar spells, then comes under attack by an invisible stalker, the wizard can change these spells to a more appropriate offensive and defensive selection.

Unfortunately, this notion cannot save wizards all the time. Sathrath himself, one of the most self-important figures ever to teach at the Great School, recently fell 100 feet to his death from the roof of his tower—presumably while trying to obtain fly. Some former students were disciplined for snickering over the tragedy (theorizing that Sathrath's "ingenious method" wasn't "instantaneous" enough).

Don't let players take too much time reselecting spells. After all, wizards must come up with changes very quickly.

Sources: Glantri: Kingdom of Magic

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