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A Sorcerer is referred to as a [[pure]] spell caster. This means that they have access to three spell lists, and that they are expected to train in [[Spell Research]] at least twice per level. Hybrids in [[Spiritual]] and [[Elemental]] magic, sorcerers are masters of destruction, focusing heavily on combat-oriented magic. As development continues, [[Sorcery]] increasingly has more utility spells to offer as well.


===Some Professional highlights:===
A [[Sorcerer]] is referred to as a [[pure]] spell caster. This means that they have access to three spell lists, and that they are expected to train in [[Spell Research]] at least twice per level. Hybrids in spiritual and elemental magic, sorcerers are masters of destruction, focusing heavily on combat-oriented magic. As development continues, [[Sorcery]] increasingly has more utility spells to offer as well.
Some professional highlights are as follows:


*Demonic Summoning
*[[Minor Summoning (725)]]
Sorcerers can summon small demonic entities that, among other things, can hold mana, hold coins, prevent the casting of the [[Minor Sanctuary (213)]] spell, find hidden and invisible people, and guard the summoner's pockets from thieves.
Sorcerers can summon small demonic entities that, among other things, can hold mana, hold coins, prevent the casting of the [[Minor Sanctuary (213)]] spell, find hidden and invisible people, and guard the summoner's pockets from thieves.

*Animation
*[[Animate Dead (730)]]
Sorcerers also have the ability to animate the dead corpses of their fallen foes. These corpses will attack for the sorcerer, utilizing spells and abilities that they knew in life.
Sorcerers also have the ability to animate the dead corpses of their fallen foes. These corpses will attack for the sorcerer, utilizing spells and abilities that they knew in life.

*Scroll Infusing
*[[Scroll Infusion (714)]]
Sorcerers have the ability to unlock and recharge scrolls with the [[Scroll Infusion (714)]] spell. This allows scrolls to be used many more times than would be normally possible, granting a level of versatility to the profession that is almost unknown in other magical professions.
Sorcerers have the ability to unlock and recharge scrolls with the [[Scroll Infusion (714)]] spell. This allows scrolls to be used many more times than would be normally possible, granting a level of versatility to the profession that is almost unknown in other magical professions.

*Curses
*[[Curse (715)]]
Sorcerers have the ability to cast various curses on foes as well as items. Cursed items, when stolen, will impart their curse on the unlucky thief who has their hand caught in the sorcerer's pouches.
Sorcerers have the ability to cast various curses on foes as well as items. Cursed items, when stolen, will impart their curse on the unlucky thief who has their hand caught in the sorcerer's pouches.

*[[Cloak of Shadows (712)]]
*[[Cloak of Shadows (712)]]
Sorcerers have access to a defensive spell that can strike out against their attackers when the sorcerer has been stunned. This defensive spell can turn the tides of a battle gone wrong quickly in the sorcerer's favor.
Sorcerers have access to a defensive spell that can strike out against their attackers when the sorcerer has been stunned. This defensive spell can turn the tides of a battle gone wrong quickly in the sorcerer's favor.


===Pages Which Are Also Sorcery Related===
The following is a short list of links that are sorcery related.

*[[Trolls]]
*[[Maximum Animatable Level]]
*[[Sorcerous Lore, Necromancy]]
*[[Sorcerous Lore, Necromancy]]
*[[Sorcerous Lore, Demonology]]

*[[Maximum Animatable Level]]
[[Category: Sorcerer Base Spells]]
*[[Runestone]]s
*[[Scroll]]s
*[[Alchemy]]
*[[Troll]]s

Revision as of 00:11, 5 January 2006

Sorcerer
Type Elemental/Spiritual Pure
Spell Circles Minor Elemental, Minor Spiritual, Sorcerer Base
Prime Requisites {{{prime}}}
Mana Statistics {{{mana}}}
Physical Skills
Skill Cost Ranks
Two Weapon Combat - -
Armor Use - -
Shield Use - -
Combat Maneuvers - -
Edged Weapons - -
Blunt Weapons - -
Two-Handed Weapons - -
Ranged Weapons - -
Thrown Weapons - -
Polearm Weapons - -
Brawling - -
Ambush - -
Multi Opponent Combat - -
Physical Fitness - -
Dodging - -
Magical Skills
Skill Cost Ranks
Arcane Symbols - -
Magic Item Use - -
Spell Aiming - -
Harness Power - -
Elemental Mana Control - -
Mental Mana Control - -
Spirit Mana Control - -
Spell Research - -
Elemental Lore - -
Spiritual Lore - -
Sorcerous Lore - -
Mental Lore - -
General Skills
Skill Cost Ranks
Survival - -
Disarming Traps - -
Picking Locks - -
Stalking and Hiding - -
Perception - -
Climbing - -
Swimming - -
First Aid - -
Trading - -
Pickpocketing - -

A Sorcerer is referred to as a pure spell caster. This means that they have access to three spell lists, and that they are expected to train in Spell Research at least twice per level. Hybrids in Spiritual and Elemental magic, sorcerers are masters of destruction, focusing heavily on combat-oriented magic. As development continues, Sorcery increasingly has more utility spells to offer as well.

Some Professional highlights:

Sorcerers can summon small demonic entities that, among other things, can hold mana, hold coins, prevent the casting of the Minor Sanctuary (213) spell, find hidden and invisible people, and guard the summoner's pockets from thieves.

Sorcerers also have the ability to animate the dead corpses of their fallen foes. These corpses will attack for the sorcerer, utilizing spells and abilities that they knew in life.

Sorcerers have the ability to unlock and recharge scrolls with the Scroll Infusion (714) spell. This allows scrolls to be used many more times than would be normally possible, granting a level of versatility to the profession that is almost unknown in other magical professions.

Sorcerers have the ability to cast various curses on foes as well as items. Cursed items, when stolen, will impart their curse on the unlucky thief who has their hand caught in the sorcerer's pouches.

Sorcerers have access to a defensive spell that can strike out against their attackers when the sorcerer has been stunned. This defensive spell can turn the tides of a battle gone wrong quickly in the sorcerer's favor.

Pages Which Are Also Sorcery Related