Wizards, Sorcerors, Mages, Etc.

No matter how you phrase it, the only reason your here is you want to learn magic. The author of the Players book in the advanced set put it this way. "Magic in the Marvel Universe is a can of worms, that once opened, may be difficult to contain." I personally feel that is an understatement. Everytime I get something written down I think of a better way to do it. So treat all the rules as temporary. For the most part the following is as it appears in the Players book. I added a few of my advantages though.

Being a magic user has its advantages and disadvantages like any other background. Ok I'll be honest, Every other background doesn't have to worry about endangering the multiverse on a failed Power FEAT. But Hey, Nobody's perfect! Its all part of the fun.

Before everyone starts reaching for the escape key, I'd better bribe them with the advantages.

Advantages: Some of these You know from Chapter one but this seems like a good time repeat them.

Wizards gain an extra 2 powers (always Good)
Wizards gain +2cs to starting Psyche (also good)
You may choose Eldritch bolt/shield as first two powers (offensive and Defensive abilities from start. What more do you want?)
Learning new spells cost 500 karma with a suprise rank (hey its better than 3000 + 40 x starting rank)
It only costs 50 Karma for power stunts
All mages have an ear for magical power, and are aware of its use in their area. The casting of a spell that will affect a 10 mile area will alert any mage of that power level or higher in that area. (hmmmm that one could actually go either way)

And then the disadvantages
All spells are run through Psyche (or applicable rank, usually psyche)first, then the spell effect. (could be good or bad)
Karma gains are normal, but Karma losses are Doubled. Reasoning is that the mage know how all things are connected. (ok I admit this stinks)
Extra dimensional Contacts cost double (You REALLY want these)
When spells fail bad things happen... Really bad things happen...I wouldn't forget the judges birthday if I were You.

Casting Spells This entirely depends on which kind of energies the spell/power uses. Here is a list of powers from the players book broken into Personal/Universal/Dimensional catagories

Personal Energies: derive of a characters own Spirit, Mind, Body. In General these are useable only on caster himself or willing targets.

Casting Personal energies: These are automatically available, but may only be used on the caster or willing targets. A green Psyche FEAT is required for success. These spells require no chanting or gesturing to succeed. For each turn of power use the caster loses one health point. If health hits 0 you fall unconscious you will not get an endurance FEAT unless dire. The example in the players book is if the player falls unconscious over an active volcano. (oops actual its an active Nuclear Reactor...but you get the idea)

Universal Energies: Ambient energy from the mage's own dimension, and are tapped by the mage. Most forms of attack, teleportation, illusions etc.

Casting Universal energies: This depends on the type of spell. All spells that effect the Psyche or abilities of the target grant that target a Psyche FEAT to avoid the effect. Treat the casters Psyche as the intensity of the attack. If the target's FEAT succeeds the caster loses 1 rank of Psyche for 1-10 turns If Psyche is reduced below GD the mage loses the ability to cast spells. Universal spells require a gesture or chant to cast, and the caster must have his hands and mouth free.

Dimensional Energies: Energies not native to this dimension. Either being a part of that dimension (Rings of Raggador) or granted by a powerful native of that dimension (Ikonn or Dormammu)

Casting Dimensional energies: These spells may duplicate those of Personal or Universal effects, but draw their power from outside sources. Those extra dimensional entities on the mage's contact sheet are considered Friendly (I told You these are important!) Those not listed are considered Neutral or Unfriendly. Those the mage has personally offended (bad, Bad really BAD Idea!) are considered Hostile.
Dimensional spells automatically have an initiative of 10 and require both chanting and gesturing to entreat the force to respond.

To cast a spell using dimensional energies, make a popularity FEAT using the caster's Psyche as popularity. If successful the spell goes off as noted.

H O W E V E R . . .

If the FEAT is UNsuccessful, there is still a magical effect.
- Friendly Entities: The spell goes off at -3cs less powerfull as expected (You REALLY want those Contacts)
- Neutral Entities: The Spell simply fails
- Unfriendly Entities: Judge must make a choice if the entity responds as Neutral or Hostile. If all else fails, 1d10 1-7=neutral 8-0=Hostile (You know you really should have at least sent your favorite judge a CARD!)
- Hostile Entities: If the being is hostile tehn retribution is swift and sure and totally up to the judge. If the the being is hateful of all life, a gate may be opened, allowing to enter this dimension. if the caster is in combat, the being called upon may aid the opponent. If the being is rather a dimension, the caster may find himself suddenly sucked into that dimension, before that being or just tossed into another dimension entirely. It is not a good idea to summon Hostile Beings (or forget a judges Birthday)
Shifts for casting spells
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-1cs   If the target is from different dimension than the caster

       If the caster is in astral form


-2cs   If the target is more than 30ft in size or occupies more than one area


+1cs   If the area in which the spell is cast is familar to the mage or the powers 
       he invokes (home turf advantage)


+2cs   If the spell is cast in Ceremony

       If the form of the spell comes from an ancient book or tome found during the
       campaign


+3cs   If the target of the spell is a willing subject for dimensional and universal 
       Energies
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A ceremony is an established ritual by which certain actions are taken to achieve desired results. Ceremonies are only used for universal and Dimensional energies. A ceremony takes a number of rounds equal to the rank number of the spell being cast.

Magical abilities/limitations
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Spell Rank          Duration          Area of Effect        Standard Damage

    Sh0               none               none                   none
    FB                 1rd              touch                     2
    PR                 1rd              touch                     4
    TY                 1rd              touch                     6
    GD                 1rd           same area                   10 
    EX                1 min             1 area                   20
    RM                1 hour            2 areas                  30
    IN                1 day             5 areas                  40
    AM                1 month          12 areas                  50
    MN                1 year           1 sq mile                 75
    UN                Perm            10 sq mile                 100

    ShX               Perm              1 planet                 150
    ShY               Perm              1 planet                 200
    ShZ               Perm              1 planet                 500

  CL1000              Perm              1 dimension              1000
  CL3000              Perm              1 dimension              3000
  CL5000              Perm              5 dimensions             5000

    BY                Perm                 ALL                 Infinite
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