Magic

We employ a simple-to-use battle-oriented magic system. Magic-using characters such as Mages or Clerics, have a certain number of spell Power Points (PP). It costs between one and three spell points to cast a spell, which means the magic-users must employ their magic tactically.

We use gingernut biscuits to represent power points, and their consumption to represent spell casting. While it might sound easy, munching your way through a couple of gingernuts in short order is a reasonably daunting task, especially if you are in the middle of a combat.

In addition to eating one or more gingernuts, spells must be delivered to their intended victim/recipient. Some spells require the caster to touch the recipient (e.g. Heal), some require the caster to hit the recipient with an magically charged arrow (e.g. Lightning Bolt), others use a wand (water pistol) to deliver the spell effect,(e.g. Sleep) and some effect everyone in sight and hearing (e.g. Fear, Dispel Magic).

Here's a list of our spells with a brief description to give an idea of the kind of magic we use. The technical details, including which spells are cast by which characters, casting requirements and limitations, are detailed in our rules: