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<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\nHit Points and the cost of spell casting are as follows:<\/p>\n
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- d4: Zero level spells = 0 HP, Other spells cost 2 HP -1 per spell level<\/li>\n
- d6: Zero level spells = 1 HP, Other spells cost 2 HP per spell level<\/li>\n
- d8: Zero level spells = 1 HP, Other spells cost 2 HP +1 per spell level<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
In other words, if you’re a d4 Hit Die Wizard, and cast a level 3 spell, it will cost 5 hit points. If you’re a d6 HD Wizard, and cast a level 3 spell, it will cost 6 hit points. If you’re a d8 HD Wizard, a level 3 spell will cost 7 hit points.<\/p>\n
The number of spells a character starts with also varies by hit die. <\/p>\n
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- d4: Starts with 4 zero level spells, 2 first level spells, and 1 second level spell.<\/li>\n
- d6: Starts with 3 zero level spells, and 2 first level spells.<\/li>\n
- d8: Starts with 2 zero level spells, and 1 first level spell.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Spell progression in Strathos is limited in that new spells are not automatically learned. New spells can be gained by purchasing them from a more experienced magic user, converting a spell scroll or book, making a deal with a higher (or lower) being, or figuring them out through research and trial and error. <\/p>\n
A Magic User can trade 3 spells of any level to gain a single Fighter or Specialist ability. This is only possible during character creation, and not available after the character has been used in play. This is my crappy version of multi-classing.<\/p>\n
Magic Users suffer penalties to encumbrance (NOTE: I use Lamentations of the Flame Princess’ encumbrance system):<\/p>\n
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- Armor of +2 or higher uses 2x the amount of encumbrance slots. <\/li>\n
- Weapons inflicting more than d6 in damage use 2x the amount of encumbrance slots. <\/li>\n
- If the Magic User is more than lightly encumbered, all spell casting costs double the amount of hit points than normal. This makes having loyal (or paid) retainers\/servants a necessity. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Magic Users saving throws are based more on individual character concept than set-in-stone class mechanics<\/p>\n
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- A traditional Wizard would have Intelligence as a Prime attribute, with associated saves having that benefit.<\/li>\n
- A traditional Cleric would have Wisdom as a Prime attribute.<\/li>\n
- A Bard would have Charisma as a Prime.<\/li>\n
- Other builds can be argued if necessary. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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