Many wizards see themselves not only as spell casters but also as philosophers, inventors, and scientists, studying a system of natural laws that are for the most part unknown and undiscovered. In particular, they learn most new spells by seeking out magical writings and copying them into their spellbooks, a method that allows them (unlike sorcerers) to master any number of permissible spells once they find them, assembling a broad and versatile arsenal of power. Wizards cast their spells by using their acquired magical knowledge (augmented by their intelligence) and experience. A wizard can only cast a certain number of spells per day, but they can choose which spells they want to prepare for the day, so with a little foresight and planning, they can handle almost any situation. Once they cast the spell, the knowledge of the spell is lost from their mind, and they have to study the recorded knowledge in their spellbook in order to make use of the spell again. The wizard studies the knowledge of each spell they want to use until they have memorized it. The knowledge a wizard needs to cast a particular spell is recorded in their spellbook, a personal book of spells. The nature of their abilities is a form of 'Vancian magic'. Wizards learn their craft through years of practice and bookish study. Wizard is the primary class to use arcane magic.

An arcane spellcaster who learned to channel the inherent magic of music, song and storytelling.ДЄn arcane spellcaster with an inherent store of arcane power, either from an in-born or achieved connection to a source of arcane energy, who learn to use their abilities through improvised practice or intuition.ДЄn arcane spellcaster who achieved their abilities and gained their spells through forming a pact with a patron entity of great arcane might.ДЄn arcane spellcaster who achieved their abilities through years of study and who can theoretically learn any recorded spell.

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