Yagura:SRD:Prepared Spells
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Prepared Spells[edit]
Some classes, such as the cleric and wizard, must prepare a list of spells in order for them to be available to cast.
Preparing Spells[edit]
Your level in a spellcasting class limits the number of spells you can prepare. To prepare a spell you must have a casting ability score of at least 10 + the spell’s level.
Preparation Environment[edit]
To prepare any spell you must have enough peace, quiet, and comfort to allow for proper concentration. Your surroundings need not be luxurious, but they must be free from overt distractions. Exposure to inclement weather prevents the necessary concentration, as does any injury or failed saving throw you might experience while studying.
Spell Preparation Time[edit]
After resting you must engage in the required activity for your class (such as prayer for clerics or studying a spellbook for wizards) to prepare spells. Each spell you prepare takes 10 minutes of sustained focus and concentration, up to one full hour to prepare all of your spells. Removing any number of spells from your prepared list takes no time and can be done in any circumstance.
Spell Selection and Preparation[edit]
During the preparation period, you choose which spells to prepare. Spells already prepared from the previous preparation remain prepared, and you need not spend time preparing spells if you do not wish to change what spells you have prepared.
You can repeat the preparation process as often as you like, time and circumstances permitting.
Spell Slots[edit]
The various character class tables show how many spells of each level a character can prepare. These openings for spells are called spell slots. A spellcaster always has the option to trade a higher-level spell slot for lower-level spell slots that total the level of the slot traded out (i.e. a level 5 slot can trade into two level 2 slots and one level 1 slot). A spellcaster who lacks a high enough ability score to cast spells that would otherwise be his or her due still gets the slots but must trade them out for spell slots of lower level.
Death and Prepared Spell Retention[edit]
If a spellcaster dies, all prepared spells stored in his or her mind are wiped away.
