Verb:PREPARE

PREPARE Type System System Combat, Magic

The 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 INCANT verb and the associated INCANT SET options for CHANNEL and EVOKE, though it is still useful for multi-casting or spells with non-standard casting mechanics. Once a spell is prepared, it may either be released by means of the RELEASE verb, or cast by means of the CAST verb. If not manually released or cast, the spell will automatically release after 30 seconds, expending mana.

Help

Please note: The following populates with PREPARE by itself only.

Usage: PREPARE <spell number | spell mnemonic | spell name>
       PREPARE PHRASES

Usage

Standard Use

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.

Non-Combat

Spell Circle	First	Third
Minor Spiritual	You gesture while calling upon the lesser spirits to aid you with the Spirit Warding I spell...	X gestures while calling upon the lesser spirits for aid...
Major Spiritual	You trace a sign while petitioning the spirits to bestow their aid with the Spirit Shield spell...	X traces a sign while petitioning the spirits for cognition...
Cleric Base	You raise your hand while murmuring a soft orison, focusing on the Prayer of Protection spell...	X raises a hand while murmuring a soft orison...
Minor Elemental	You gesture and invoke the powers of the elements for the Magic Item Creation spell...	X makes a quick gesture while calling upon the powers of the elements...
Major Elemental	You recite a series of mystical phrases while raising your hands, invoking Charge Item...	X recites a series of mystical phrases while raising his hands...
Ranger Base	You make a simple motion, quietly invoking the Whispering Willow spell...	X makes a nearly imperceptible motion while whispering a soft phrase...
Sorcerer Base	You begin drawing a faint, twisting symbol while softly intoning the words for Scroll Infusion...	X begins drawing a faint, twisting symbol as he utters an arcane invocation in hushed tones...
Wizard Base	You trace a series of glowing runes while chanting the phrase for Minor Elemental Edge...	X traces a series of glowing runes while chanting an arcane phrase...
Bard Base*	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Empath Base	You concentrate while murmuring the simple, mystical chant for Organ Repair...	X murmurs a simple, mystical chant...
Minor Mental	You fold your hands and deeply intone a sonorous mantra, focusing your mind upon the Iron Skin spell...	X folds her hands and deeply intones a sonorous mantra...
Paladin Base	You trace a simple symbol as you reverently call on your patron in the prayer for Mantle of Faith...	X traces a simple symbol as she reverently calls upon the power of her patron...
Arcane	You scribe invisible signs in the air while chanting the phrase for Mystic Focus...	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!

Combat

Spell Circle	First	Third
Minor Spiritual	You utter a light chant and raise your hands, beckoning the lesser spirits to aid you with the Fire Spirit spell...	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Major Spiritual	You trace a sign while beseeching the spirits to empower you with the Calm spell...	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Cleric Base	You chant a reverent litany, clasping your hands while focusing upon the Bane spell...	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Minor Elemental	You trace a simple rune while intoning the mystical phrase for Elemental Dispel...	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Major Elemental	You intone a phrase of elemental power while raising your hands, invoking Stone Fist...	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Ranger Base	You gesture while summoning the spirits of nature to aid you with the Spike Thorn spell...	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Sorcerer Base	You trace an intricate sign that contorts in the air while forcefully invoking Mind Jolt...	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Wizard Base	Your hands glow with power as you invoke the phrase for Major Shock...	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Bard Base*	You change your tune slightly, adding the element for Lullabye to your song...	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Empath Base	You focus your thoughts while chanting the mystical phrase for Wither...	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Minor Mental	You take a deep breath and focus inward, raising a hand and quietly murmuring the words of the Force Orb spell...	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Paladin Base	You motion forcefully as you confidently call on your patron in the invocation for Pious Trial...	X confidently calls upon her patron as she motions forcefully...
Arcane	You gesture sharply and recite the esoteric command for Death Cloud...	This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!

* Bard Base prep phrases are based on whether you have spellsongs active already, rather than whether you are preparing a combat spell.

PHRASES

Main article: Custom spell prep

PREPARE PHRASES allows one to view their available custom prep phrases, toggle their use, and organize based on importance.

Messaging Example

>prep phrase
You know the following phrases:

 1. The shadows darken and engulf you, flowing around your shoulders as you prepare the Cloak of Shadows invocation... (Restricted to Cloak of Shadows.)
 2. You incant the phrase for [Spell Name] with force and purpose, ready to bend and twist the valences to your will... (Restricted to Planar Shift.)
 3. Your sight adopts a crimson tinge and warmth floods your senses as you summon the surrounding elements with a sharp command. (Restricted to Minor Elemental spells.)
 4. Swaying slightly, you hum an ancient hymn that causes the shadows to gather to you.  Whispering in your ear, the voices of the dead lend their chorus to your hum and aid you in casting [Spell Name].
 5. Chaotic distortions of light surround your hands as you chant the magic words for the [Spell Name] spell...

Use prep phrases off to turn off your special messaging.
See PREP PHRASES HELP for more info.

OFF / ON

PREPARE PHRASES OFF / ON toggles use of custom prep phrases.

Messaging Example

>prep phrases off
You will now use default preparation phrases.

>prep phrases on
You are now set to use your special preparation phrases.

HELP

PREPARE PHRASES HELP details how to handle custom spell preps.

Messaging Example

>prepare phrases help
When preparing a spell, you can do so in the standard fashion that any other Sorcerer would.  You also have the choice to use your own knowledge of spell preparation to do things a little differently.  Some special preparations only work for a specific spell; others will work for an entire circle of spells.  Rarely, a method may be devised that will work for all spells.

You will attempt to prepare spells in the order of phrases shown in PREP PHRASES.  If a preparation method is not valid for the spell or spell circle you are using, it will move down the list until it finds a valid one, or defaults to regular preparation.

Use PREP PHRASES <number> <new slot> to swap your order of preparations.

See Also

• Custom spell prep
• Advanced Spell Messaging