LEARNING NEW SPELLS
Firstly, the spell Read Magic is considered a class skill in my game called Transcribing (INT+WIS/2). The ability to read and write magical script. It is an important skill for researching and learning new spells.
Spellcasters, no matter their flavor, start the game with two spells plus a number of spells equal to their adjustment for ability score (WIS for clerics, INT for mages). He may then gain more spells either by training with a higher level NPC, or from successfully transcribing a spell from a scroll (learning it), or spell book for mages.
Additionally, a new spell-level spell is gained if a character acquires the required XP. This spell is selected by the player and listed on the character sheet. On reaching the required XP for a new spell level, the caster automatically gains the spell and it can be recorded. These are the ONLY ways a spell caster may obtain new spells.
Transcribing (learning, recording) takes one day per spell level and costs 100gp per page. The number of page for a spell is equal to its spell level. The cost represents material components you expend as you experiment with the spell to master it, as well as the expensively fine ink you need to record it. Some spells require exotic or rare inks and therefore cannot be transcribed in the wilds of adventuring and will cost much, much more gold.
To transcribe a spell, you have to make a roll on the skill. If the spell level you are learning is below your current spell level ability, you will receive a bonus to the roll. For example, if you can cast third level spells and you want to learn a first level spell, you gain a +2 to the roll since level one spells are two levels below your current level of casting ability. If the spell is above the current casting level, you cannot learn the spell and cannot transcribe it.
You can attempt to learn the same spell multiple times with a mage's spell book or a cleric's spell scroll (assuming you have time and money/ink to do so). If you are unlucky and cant learn within the attempts, you can try again on gaining a new level at normal chances again.
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