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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>The {{boldmono|PREPARE}} verb is used to prepare a [[spell]], which readies it in the [[character]]'s mind for casting. Such preparation is instantaneous, and the verb is largely a hold-over from the past when spell preparation induced [[cast roundtime]]. The verb became largely unneeded with the implementation of the {{boldmono|[[INCANT (verb)|INCANT]]}} verb and the associated {{boldmono|INCANT SET}} options for {{boldmono|[[CHANNEL]]}} and {{boldmono|[[EVOKE]]}}, though it is still useful for [[CAST (verb)#Multi-casting|multi-casting]] or spells with non-standard casting mechanics. Once a spell is prepared, it may either be released by means of the {{boldmono|[[RELEASE (verb)|RELEASE]]}} verb, or cast by means of the {{boldmono|[[CAST (verb)|CAST]]}} verb. If not manually released or cast, the spell will automatically release after 30 seconds, expending mana.<br />
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== Usage ==<br />
* {{boldmono|PREPARE {spell name/number/mnemonic}}}<br />
* {{boldmono|[[#Custom Spell Prep|PREPARE PHRASES]]}}<br />
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== Preparation Phrases ==<br />
There are a variety of messages when a character prepares a spell, based on the [[spell circle]] and whether it is a combat or non-combat spell (or, in the case of bards, whether they have spellsongs already active). Characters may also get custom spell preparation phrases from merchants.<br />
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{| {{prettytable}}<br />
! width="100px"|Spell Circle ||width="575px"|Non-Combat || Combat <br />
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| [[Minor Spiritual]] || You gesture while calling upon the lesser spirits to aid you with the Spirit Warding I spell...<br>X gestures while calling upon the lesser spirits for aid...<br />
| You utter a light chant and raise your hands, beckoning the lesser spirits to aid you with the Fire Spirit spell...<br />
|-<br />
| [[Major Spiritual]] || You trace a sign while petitioning the spirits to bestow their aid with the Spirit Shield spell...<br>X traces a sign while petitioning the spirits for cognition...<br />
| You trace a sign while beseeching the spirits to empower you with the Calm spell...<br />
|-<br />
| [[Cleric Base]] || You raise your hand while murmuring a soft orison, focusing on the Prayer of Protection spell...<br>X raises a hand while murmuring a soft orison...<br />
| You chant a reverent litany, clasping your hands while focusing upon the Bane spell...<br />
|-<br />
| [[Minor Elemental]] || You gesture and invoke the powers of the elements for the Magic Item Creation spell...<br>X makes a quick gesture while calling upon the powers of the elements...<br />
| You trace a simple rune while intoning the mystical phrase for Elemental Dispel...<br />
|-<br />
| [[Major Elemental]] || You recite a series of mystical phrases while raising your hands, invoking Charge Item...<br>X recites a series of mystical phrases while raising his hands...<br />
| You intone a phrase of elemental power while raising your hands, invoking Stone Fist...<br />
|-<br />
| [[Ranger Base]] || You make a simple motion, quietly invoking the Whispering Willow spell... <br>X makes a nearly imperceptible motion while whispering a soft phrase... <br />
| You gesture while summoning the spirits of nature to aid you with the Spike Thorn spell...<br />
|-<br />
| [[Sorcerer Base]] || You begin drawing a faint, twisting symbol while softly intoning the words for Scroll Infusion...<br>X begins drawing a faint, twisting symbol as he utters an arcane invocation in hushed tones...<br />
| You trace an intricate sign that contorts in the air while forcefully invoking Mind Jolt...<br />
|-<br />
| [[Wizard Base]] || You trace a series of glowing runes while chanting the phrase for Minor Elemental Edge...<br>X traces a series of glowing runes while chanting an arcane phrase...<br />
| Your hands glow with power as you invoke the phrase for Major Shock...<br />
|-<br />
| [[Bard Base]]* || ?? || You change your tune slightly, adding the element for Lullabye to your song...<br />
|-<br />
| [[Empath Base]] || You concentrate while murmuring the simple, mystical chant for Organ Repair...<br>X murmurs a simple, mystical chant...<br />
| You focus your thoughts while chanting the mystical phrase for Wither...<br />
|-<br />
| [[Minor Mental]] || You fold your hands and deeply intone a sonorous mantra, focusing your mind upon the Iron Skin spell...<br>X folds her hands and deeply intones a sonorous mantra...<br />
| You take a deep breath and focus inward, raising a hand and quietly murmuring the words of the Force Orb spell...<br />
|-<br />
| [[Paladin Base]] || You trace a simple symbol as you reverently call on your patron in the prayer for Mantle of Faith...<br>X traces a simple symbol as she reverently calls upon the power of her patron... || You motion forcefully as you confidently call on your patron in the invocation for Pious Trial...<br>X confidently calls upon her patron as she motions forcefully... <br />
|-<br />
| [[Arcane]] || You scribe invisible signs in the air while chanting the phrase for Mystic Focus... || You gesture sharply and recite the esoteric command for Death Cloud...<br />
|}<br />
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<nowiki>*</nowiki> [[Bard Base]] prep phrases are based on whether you have spellsongs active already, rather than whether you are preparing a combat spell.<br />
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=== Custom Spell Prep ===<br />
{{#section:Custom spell prep|customprep}}<br />
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==See Also==<br />
* [[Custom spell prep]]<br />
* [[SPELL_(verb)#Spell_Messaging|Advanced Spell Messaging]]<br />
[[Category:Verbs]]<br />
[[Category:Magic]]<br />
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