Magical spell
research rules on Derenworld
Requisites
: standard alchemical lab + components + space / item / creature for test if applicable.
SpellCaster
Level : researching mage must be able to cast spells of level researched.
If
(s)he is Alchemist, the Alchemist Level is added to caster's level for this purpose
only.
Duration = 1 week of conception
& planning (no cost) + [research : 1 week / spell level] - bonus time**
Cost = 1KGP / research week
Weekly cost for Alchemists
(with lab) by Level : I=950GP; II=850 GP; III=800 GP
Interruption
: the research can be interrupted freely for periods less than half a day (6 hours).
Any interruption for more than this time cost 3 days of additional research
per missed day and a roll under (INT @ DC 5 + the number of days missing) to resume
the research without spoiling all previously done research weeks (however, in
this case the 1st week (conception) is still valid).
Achievement
: Roll under d20 with... ->
Malus : DC 5 + spell level
->
Bonus : [INT Mod (15=+1… 18=+4)] + [SpellCraft
Slots >1] + [additional time*]
If made,
spell is copied. If missed, start research process all over again.
*
additional Time : 2 add. weeks = +1 bonus
** bonus time : Alchemist
III or specialist in research field w/ great lab gain 1/week for spells level
3+; these bonus are cumulative only if spell researched is of level 5+