Spells

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Spells are the means by which Elkandu frequently do magic. Not all magic involves spells, although Elkandu tend to devise spells for anything which they'll expect to want to do more than once. Sometimes they even create spells for one-shot effects solely so that they can weave and cast it more quickly and easily.

Basically, a spell is a series of routines that an Elkandu sets forth by which to manipulate their magic. To create one, an Elkandu simply has to set in their mind just what they want to do and how they intend to do it, by what weaves to use and such. Then, when they're ready to use it, they call upon that magic and channel it, and cast the spell. They are not necessary in order to do magic, and frequently Elkandu do not bother with them for simple effects, such as lightning and fire. They are, however, extremely useful for more complicated magical effects, such as soultraps, wards, and mind attacks.