Cast (Wizard ability)

cast <spell name> [at <target>]

This command allows you to cast magic spells that you know. To cast any spells, you need to have a staff in your hand.

This is primarily a wizard ability. Successful casting is mostly based on the control magic skill, while to ensure the spell completes (particularly in combat) you will need high concentration.

Due to the concentration required, attempting to do something else while casting will abort your spell. There are some standard MUD commands that you can use, however:

Typing anything else will cancel the spell, if the command you type succeeds (as opposed to, say, trying to bash an non-existent door). Additionally, typing 'cease' will cancel casting without needing to perform another command.

EP cost for casting a spell varies wildly between them; see spell-specific help for details (help spell <spell name>). If you have an item enchanted with the spell you are trying to cast in your inventory, the spell will be cast using that item and it will be consumed.