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	==Commander==		==Commander==
-	Like [[Warlord]]s, Casters are [[commander]]s and can lead [[units]] in combat <sup>[[TBFGK 84a]]</sup>. However, they almost never do so since they are too rare and valuable to risk. Moreover, ~~they~~ do not have the [[Leadership]] ability and do not grant a [[Leadership]] [[Combat#Combat_Bonuses\|bonus]] to units under their direct command. ~~Some~~ casters can grant a special bonus to particular units, presumably limited to those directly tied to their magical specialty. For example, Dirtamancers provide bonuses to [[golems]] under their command, and Croakamancers provide bonuses to [[uncroaked]] units.	+	Like [[Warlord]]s, Casters are [[commander]]s and can lead [[units]] in combat <sup>[[TBFGK 84a]]</sup>. However, they almost never do so since they are too rare and valuable to risk. Moreover, casters do not normally have the [[Leadership]] ability and do not grant a [[Leadership]] [[Combat#Combat_Bonuses\|bonus]] to units under their direct command. However, some casters ''can'' grant a special bonus to particular units, presumably limited to those directly tied to their magical specialty. For example, Dirtamancers provide bonuses to [[golems]] under their command, and Croakamancers provide bonuses to [[uncroaked]] units. And at least one subject of the [[Summon Perfect Warlord Spell]], Parson Gotti, is a dual class Warlord/Caster, able to perform the functions of both.

	In some situations, casters can also grant abilities to units under their command. For example, a Croakamancer can grant the [[Dance-Fighting]] special ability to [[Uncroaked]] units under its command <sup>[[TBFGK 127]]</sup>. The Caster would likely need to possess the dance-fighting ability on their own to be able to bestow it to other units.		In some situations, casters can also grant abilities to units under their command. For example, a Croakamancer can grant the [[Dance-Fighting]] special ability to [[Uncroaked]] units under its command <sup>[[TBFGK 127]]</sup>. The Caster would likely need to possess the dance-fighting ability on their own to be able to bestow it to other units.

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	==Using Magic==		==Using Magic==
	A caster seems to automatically know some of the spells available to him. He can also learn spells from other casters <sup>[[IPTSF Text 23]]</sup> or work them out through experimentation. The potency of a caster's spells increases with his level <sup>[[IPTSF Text 20]]</sup>. To cast a spell a caster expends some of his [[juice]] <sup>[[TBFGK 104]]</sup>. Since the amount of juice a caster has is limited, the amount of magic a caster can perform during one turn is also limited <sup>[[TBFGK 90]]</sup>.		A caster seems to automatically know some of the spells available to him. He can also learn spells from other casters <sup>[[IPTSF Text 23]]</sup> or work them out through experimentation. The potency of a caster's spells increases with his level <sup>[[IPTSF Text 20]]</sup>. To cast a spell a caster expends some of his [[juice]] <sup>[[TBFGK 104]]</sup>. Since the amount of juice a caster has is limited, the amount of magic a caster can perform during one turn is also limited <sup>[[TBFGK 90]]</sup>.
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		+	All casters have extra senses. One for magic in general, and one related to their discipline. For example, all casters are able to gain an innate understanding of the magic that lies behind a [[scroll]].<sup>[[LIAB Text 59]]</sup> But only [[Thinkamancer]]s have an innate sense for the vibrations of a [[G-String]].<sup>[[LIAB Text 38]]</sup>

	Casters can use [[scroll]]s to cast spells without expending juice. Scrolls also allow a caster access to disciplines and spells that she does not know <sup>[[TBFGK 126]]</sup>. It is unknown if there are restrictions on the disciplines or spells that can be made into scrolls.		Casters can use [[scroll]]s to cast spells without expending juice. Scrolls also allow a caster access to disciplines and spells that she does not know <sup>[[TBFGK 126]]</sup>. It is unknown if there are restrictions on the disciplines or spells that can be made into scrolls.

-	Some casters know (and can cast) spells outside their discipline. The talent for this differs strongly between casters, from (almost) none ([[Sizemore Rockwell]]) to quite a lot ([[Wanda Firebaugh]]) <sup>[[TBFGK 13]]</sup>. The ability to cast spells outside one's discipline ~~may be (partly) level-~~dependent <sup>[[IPTSF Text 19]]</sup>. There may be restrictions on the disciplines or spells accessible in this way. It is unknown whether a caster can attain Adept or Master rank, with the associated benefits, in a discipline that he does not belong to.	+	Some casters know (and can cast) spells outside their discipline. The talent for this differs strongly between casters, from (almost) none ([[Sizemore Rockwell]]) to quite a lot ([[Wanda Firebaugh]]) <sup>[[TBFGK 13]]</sup>. The ability to cast spells outside one's discipline is dependent on level<sup>[[IPTSF Text 19]]</sup>, current casting [[bonus]]es, and familiarity with the discipline. There may be restrictions on the disciplines or spells accessible in this way. It is unknown whether a caster can attain Adept or Master rank, with the associated benefits, in a discipline that he does not belong to.

-	Casters can also create [[Magic_Item\|magic items]] <sup>[[LIAB 69]]</sup>. No particulars about the creation process have been revealed.	+	Casters can also create [[Magic_Item\|magic items]] <sup>[[LIAB 69]]</sup>. No particulars about the creation process have been revealed, although [[Ace]] has been shown chanting spells over items that were previously non-magical.

	==Commander==		==Commander==

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	==Croaked Casters==		==Croaked Casters==
-	Once a caster is croaked they may be uncroaked. An uncroaked caster does not retain spellcasting abilities and functions as generic uncroaked infantry ~~<sup>[[TBFGK~~ 77a~~]]</sup>~~.	+	Once a caster is croaked they may be uncroaked. An uncroaked caster does not retain spellcasting abilities and functions as generic uncroaked infantry{{erf\|1\|77a}}.

	It is currently unknown if casters can still cast after being [[decrypted]].		It is currently unknown if casters can still cast after being [[decrypted]].

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	It is unknown how a caster knows (or learns) the spells available to him. To cast a spell a caster expends some of his [[juice]] {{erf\|1\|104}}. Since the amount of juice a caster has is limited, the amount of magic a caster can perform during one turn is also limited {{erf\|1\|090}}.		It is unknown how a caster knows (or learns) the spells available to him. To cast a spell a caster expends some of his [[juice]] {{erf\|1\|104}}. Since the amount of juice a caster has is limited, the amount of magic a caster can perform during one turn is also limited {{erf\|1\|090}}.
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		+	Casters can use [[scroll]]s to cast spells without expending juice. Scrolls also allow a caster access to disciplines and spells that she does not know {{Erf\|1\|126}}. It is unknown if there are restrictions on the disciplines or spells that can be made into scrolls.
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		+	Some casters know (and can cast) spells outside their discipline. The talent for this differs strongly between casters, from (almost) none ([[Sizemore Rockwell]]) to quite a lot ([[Wanda Firebaugh]]) {{Erf\|1\|013}}. The ability to cast spells outside one's discipline may be (partly) level-dependent <sup>[[IPTSF Text 19]]</sup>. There may be restrictions on the disciplines or spells accessible in this way. It is unknown whether a caster can attain Adept or Master rank, with the associated benefits, in a discipline that he does not belong to.
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		+	Casters can also create [[Magic_Item\|magic items]] <sup>[[LIAB 69]]</sup>. No particulars about the creation process have been revealed.

	==Commander==		==Commander==

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	Every caster belongs to a [[magic\|magical]] discipline (e.g. [[thinkamancy]] or [[croakamancy]]) and can cast spells from that discipline. Within their discipline casters are rated according to their [[class]], most commonly as [[novice-class\|Novice]]/[[adept-class\|Adept]]/[[master-class\|Master]]. It is implied that these represent discrete steps in insight and magical abilities. However, only a few very specific examples of such abilities have been shown. It is unclear whether the insight is gained through personal exploration and experimentation or that it is automatically acquired as a caster increases in level. Or maybe advancement requires both <sup>[[LIAB Text 45]]</sup>.		Every caster belongs to a [[magic\|magical]] discipline (e.g. [[thinkamancy]] or [[croakamancy]]) and can cast spells from that discipline. Within their discipline casters are rated according to their [[class]], most commonly as [[novice-class\|Novice]]/[[adept-class\|Adept]]/[[master-class\|Master]]. It is implied that these represent discrete steps in insight and magical abilities. However, only a few very specific examples of such abilities have been shown. It is unclear whether the insight is gained through personal exploration and experimentation or that it is automatically acquired as a caster increases in level. Or maybe advancement requires both <sup>[[LIAB Text 45]]</sup>.

-	~~Every~~ caster ~~belongs to a [[magic\|magical]] discipline~~ (~~e.g. [[thinkamancy]]~~ or ~~[[croakamancy]]~~) ~~and can cast~~ spells ~~from that discipline. Some casters are only good at casting spells belonging~~ to ~~their discipline, while other casters are good at casting spells from multiple disciplines~~.~~{{erf\|1\|013}} Multi-discipline casters are uncommon and there may be limits on what spells they can~~ cast ~~and how successful those spells are.~~	+	It is unknown how a caster knows (or learns) the spells available to him. To cast a spell a caster expends some of his [[juice]] {{erf\|1\|104}}. Since the amount of juice a caster has is limited, the amount of magic a caster can perform during one turn is also limited {{erf\|1\|090}}.
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-	~~Casting spells uses~~ a caster's [[juice]]{{erf\|1\|104}} ~~so there~~ is ~~a limit on~~ the amount of magic a caster can perform during one turn {{erf\|1\|090}}. Casters can extend this limit by creating and using [[scroll]]s. Scrolls increase the versitility of casters by allowing them to cast spells they don't know or spells that are part of a discipline they can't otherwise cast from.{{erf\|1\|126}}.	+

	==Commander==		==Commander==

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	==Using Magic==		==Using Magic==
		+	Every caster belongs to a [[magic\|magical]] discipline (e.g. [[thinkamancy]] or [[croakamancy]]) and can cast spells from that discipline. Within their discipline casters are rated according to their [[class]], most commonly as [[novice-class\|Novice]]/[[adept-class\|Adept]]/[[master-class\|Master]]. It is implied that these represent discrete steps in insight and magical abilities. However, only a few very specific examples of such abilities have been shown. It is unclear whether the insight is gained through personal exploration and experimentation or that it is automatically acquired as a caster increases in level. Or maybe advancement requires both <sup>[[LIAB Text 45]]</sup>.
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	Every caster belongs to a [[magic\|magical]] discipline (e.g. [[thinkamancy]] or [[croakamancy]]) and can cast spells from that discipline. Some casters are only good at casting spells belonging to their discipline, while other casters are good at casting spells from multiple disciplines.{{erf\|1\|013}} Multi-discipline casters are uncommon and there may be limits on what spells they can cast and how successful those spells are.		Every caster belongs to a [[magic\|magical]] discipline (e.g. [[thinkamancy]] or [[croakamancy]]) and can cast spells from that discipline. Some casters are only good at casting spells belonging to their discipline, while other casters are good at casting spells from multiple disciplines.{{erf\|1\|013}} Multi-discipline casters are uncommon and there may be limits on what spells they can cast and how successful those spells are.

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Sizemore class info

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	Leveling for casters may work differently then for other [[unit]]s. If casters need to kill enemy units to gain [[experience]] then leveling could be very difficult due to the fact that casters tend to be kept in [[capital]] cities. Some types, such as [[florist]]s, might not even possess any magical means to [[croak]] another unit. Note that in Book Two, Text Update 45, Sizemore says that he has gained three levels recently, two from croaking units ("from traps and combat") and one from other activities ("from all of the city rebuilding"). So it seems canon that not all caster leveling comes from croaking units.		Leveling for casters may work differently then for other [[unit]]s. If casters need to kill enemy units to gain [[experience]] then leveling could be very difficult due to the fact that casters tend to be kept in [[capital]] cities. Some types, such as [[florist]]s, might not even possess any magical means to [[croak]] another unit. Note that in Book Two, Text Update 45, Sizemore says that he has gained three levels recently, two from croaking units ("from traps and combat") and one from other activities ("from all of the city rebuilding"). So it seems canon that not all caster leveling comes from croaking units.

-	Caster levels are often refered to as their [[class]], often before the type of caster: [[novice-class]], [[adept-class]], or [[master-class]]. This class may also determine what ability a caster has at casting spells outside their discipline. A master-class caster may be able to cast spells that are not their forte with greater ease. An example is Wanda who is a Master-Class Croakamancer but claims to be able to cast other spells with ease (though she has little interest in doing so), whereas the two other casters most commonly seen ([[Maggie]] and [[Sizemore]]) either cannot or do not cast outside of their discipline. It is known Maggie is only an adept-class, but Sizemore's class is unknown. Given his power compared to Wanda's, as well as his expectation that he could reach master class prowess soon<sup>[[LIAB Text 45]]</sup>, it seems likely that he is only an Adept at the middle of Book Two. If so, this would offer an explanation as to his self-professed lack of talent in other disciplines.	+	Caster levels are often refered to as their [[class]], often before the type of caster: [[novice-class]], [[adept-class]], or [[master-class]]. This class may also determine what ability a caster has at casting spells outside their discipline. A master-class caster may be able to cast spells that are not their forte with greater ease. An example is Wanda who is a Master-Class Croakamancer but claims to be able to cast other spells with ease (though she has little interest in doing so), whereas the two other casters most commonly seen ([[Maggie]] and [[Sizemore]]) either cannot or do not cast outside of their discipline. It is known Maggie is only an adept-class, but Sizemore's class is unknown. Given his power compared to Wanda's, as well as his expectation that he could reach master class prowess soon<sup>[[LIAB Text 45]]</sup>, it seems likely that he is only an Adept at the middle of Book Two. If so, this would offer an explanation as to his self-professed lack of talent in other disciplines. He is heading toward Mastery of Dirtamancy after the Tri-caster link, but hasn't reached it yet.

	It is possible that casters gain experience by using magic or by simply participating in a battle in any way.		It is possible that casters gain experience by using magic or by simply participating in a battle in any way.

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	Leveling for casters may work differently then for other [[unit]]s. If casters need to kill enemy units to gain [[experience]] then leveling could be very difficult due to the fact that casters tend to be kept in [[capital]] cities. Some types, such as [[florist]]s, might not even possess any magical means to [[croak]] another unit. Note that in Book Two, Text Update 45, Sizemore says that he has gained three levels recently, two from croaking units ("from traps and combat") and one from other activities ("from all of the city rebuilding"). So it seems canon that not all caster leveling comes from croaking units.		Leveling for casters may work differently then for other [[unit]]s. If casters need to kill enemy units to gain [[experience]] then leveling could be very difficult due to the fact that casters tend to be kept in [[capital]] cities. Some types, such as [[florist]]s, might not even possess any magical means to [[croak]] another unit. Note that in Book Two, Text Update 45, Sizemore says that he has gained three levels recently, two from croaking units ("from traps and combat") and one from other activities ("from all of the city rebuilding"). So it seems canon that not all caster leveling comes from croaking units.

-	Caster levels are often refered to as their [[class]], often before the type of caster: [[novice-class]], [[adept-class]], or [[master-class]]. This class may also determine what ability a caster has at casting spells outside their discipline. A master-class caster may be able to cast spells that are not their forte with greater ease. An example is Wanda who is a Master-Class Croakamancer but claims to be able to cast other spells with ease (though she has little interest in doing so), whereas the two other casters most commonly seen ([[Maggie]] and [[Sizemore]]) either cannot or do not cast outside of their discipline. It is known Maggie is only an adept-class, but Sizemore's class is unknown. Given his power compared to Wanda's, as well as his expectation that he could reach master class prowess soon<sup[[LIAB Text 45]]</sup>, it seems likely that he is only an Adept at the middle of Book Two. If so, this would offer an explanation as to his self-professed lack of talent in other disciplines.	+	Caster levels are often refered to as their [[class]], often before the type of caster: [[novice-class]], [[adept-class]], or [[master-class]]. This class may also determine what ability a caster has at casting spells outside their discipline. A master-class caster may be able to cast spells that are not their forte with greater ease. An example is Wanda who is a Master-Class Croakamancer but claims to be able to cast other spells with ease (though she has little interest in doing so), whereas the two other casters most commonly seen ([[Maggie]] and [[Sizemore]]) either cannot or do not cast outside of their discipline. It is known Maggie is only an adept-class, but Sizemore's class is unknown. Given his power compared to Wanda's, as well as his expectation that he could reach master class prowess soon<sup>[[LIAB Text 45]]</sup>, it seems likely that he is only an Adept at the middle of Book Two. If so, this would offer an explanation as to his self-professed lack of talent in other disciplines.

	It is possible that casters gain experience by using magic or by simply participating in a battle in any way.		It is possible that casters gain experience by using magic or by simply participating in a battle in any way.

GRuban: /* Caster levelling */ class details and links

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Caster levelling: class details and links

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	Leveling for casters may work differently then for other [[unit]]s. If casters need to kill enemy units to gain [[experience]] then leveling could be very difficult due to the fact that casters tend to be kept in [[capital]] cities. Some types, such as [[florist]]s, might not even possess any magical means to [[croak]] another unit. Note that in Book Two, Text Update 45, Sizemore says that he has gained three levels recently, two from croaking units ("from traps and combat") and one from other activities ("from all of the city rebuilding"). So it seems canon that not all caster leveling comes from croaking units.		Leveling for casters may work differently then for other [[unit]]s. If casters need to kill enemy units to gain [[experience]] then leveling could be very difficult due to the fact that casters tend to be kept in [[capital]] cities. Some types, such as [[florist]]s, might not even possess any magical means to [[croak]] another unit. Note that in Book Two, Text Update 45, Sizemore says that he has gained three levels recently, two from croaking units ("from traps and combat") and one from other activities ("from all of the city rebuilding"). So it seems canon that not all caster leveling comes from croaking units.

-	Caster levels are often refered to as their [[class]], often before the type of caster. This class may also determine what ability a caster has at casting spells outside their discipline. A master-class caster may be able to cast spells that are not their forte with greater ease. An example is Wanda who is a Master-Class Croakamancer but claims to be able to cast other spells with ease (though she has little interest in doing so), whereas the two other casters most commonly seen (Maggie and Sizemore) either cannot or do not cast outside of their discipline. It is known Maggie is only an ~~Adept~~-~~Class~~, but Sizemore's class is unknown. Given his power compared to Wanda's, as well as his expectation that he could reach master class prowess soon ~~(Book Two,~~ Text ~~Update~~ 45), it seems likely that he is only be an Adept at the middle of Book Two. If so, this would offer an explanation as to his self-professed lack of talent in other disciplines.	+	Caster levels are often refered to as their [[class]], often before the type of caster: [[novice-class]], [[adept-class]], or [[master-class]]. This class may also determine what ability a caster has at casting spells outside their discipline. A master-class caster may be able to cast spells that are not their forte with greater ease. An example is Wanda who is a Master-Class Croakamancer but claims to be able to cast other spells with ease (though she has little interest in doing so), whereas the two other casters most commonly seen ([[Maggie]] and [[Sizemore]]) either cannot or do not cast outside of their discipline. It is known Maggie is only an adept-class, but Sizemore's class is unknown. Given his power compared to Wanda's, as well as his expectation that he could reach master class prowess soon<sup[[LIAB Text 45]]</sup>, it seems likely that he is only an Adept at the middle of Book Two. If so, this would offer an explanation as to his self-professed lack of talent in other disciplines.

	It is possible that casters gain experience by using magic or by simply participating in a battle in any way.		It is possible that casters gain experience by using magic or by simply participating in a battle in any way.