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Scott,
<P> Don't forget rule 1.3253
in Book 1. It states, "<B>A) </B>Without extra-somatic aid, i.e. a wand,
magic ring, etc., the usable Casting Ability of a Magic-User can never
exceed his Energy Level.
<BR><B>EXAMPLE</B>-<B> </B>A <B>MEL14</B> Wizard has a Casting Ability
of 139 and an Energy Level of 72. Without extra-somatic aid he may never
cast more than 72 mana points in a day. With it he can."
<BR> That might help some with
your Casting Ability apprehension.
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