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--- spells [2020/01/28 00:33] – andrew
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 consequences, and the spellcaster can’t
 attempt spells of that spell level again until
-they take a [[rest|safe rest]]. The GM has wide latitude about the results of any mishaps. They may choose to  require a [[mishaps|roll on an appropriate Magical Mishap Table]] or
+they take a [[rest|safe rest]]. The GM has wide latitude about the results of any mishaps. They may choose to  require a [[mishap|roll on an appropriate Magical Mishap Table]] or
 simply describe what malady the PC suffers.
-The result of the spellcasting check is used
+Sometimes the result of the spellcasting check is used
 to determine the success of a targeted spell,
 comparing the result to the target’s defense
 (e.g. 10 + a monster's RESISTANCE or a target’s relevant modifier). In
 this way a spellcasting check is both to see if
-the PC can successfully cast and hit a target.
+the PC can successfully cast and hit a target. This type of check is identified as a "Magic Attack" and is indicated as such in the spell lists below.
+Spellcasters can cast any known spell as a rite or ritual. This takes 1 hour per spell level of concentration, but doesn’t require a check.
+Some spells last as long as [[concentration]] is
+held. Only one spell can be concentrated on
+at a time. Taking damage, making checks, or
+other distracting tasks may break concentration.