Spellcast Status and Discussion

Stats
Health: This is how many hits a character can receive until they die.
Manaflow: This is expended to cast spells. Everyone receives one Manaflow each turn. Manaflow is carried over from battle to battle. Manaflow is restored to five every time a character rests at an inn.
Power: This determines the effectiveness of the character’s spells.
Ward: This determines the damage mitigated from attacks directed at a character.
Speed: This determines turn order.

Spellcast uses a turn based battle system. All characters use spells to battle. Spells are the abilities of a character. They can come in many different forms. Most are used in battle, some are passive, and some have uses outside of battle. In order to cast spells, a character must use something called Manaflow. Manaflow is the natural magic energy and flow of mana coursing through someone. Over time, Manaflow regenerates. At the start of each turn, a character will gain one Manaflow. Each time a character rests at an inn, their Manaflow will be reset to five. Manaflow can be carried from battle to battle. This also means the absence of Manaflow is carried, however. Be careful where you choose to spend your spells!

In battle, characters can use a special power called Spellboost! Spellboost allows a character to follow up an extra effective spell with another spell. Not only can they use two spells in one turn, but they can also cast the second spell for one less Manaflow than usual! It’s important that players use the Spellboost to their advantage as it will become important later.

Earlier, I mentioned extra effective spells. Every spell falls under one of twelve different categories. Fire, Water, Electric, Wind, Earth, Plant, Light, Dark, Purity, Blade, Shield, and Curse. Using a spell that is extra effective on an enemy’s element will activate a spellboost. Here is a small chart of effectiveness.

Water > Fire > Plant > Wind > Earth > Electric > Water

Light <> Dark

While Fire, Water, Electric, Wind, Earth, Plant, Dark, and Light are elements, the categories of Purity, Blade, Shield, and Curse do not correspond to elements, but rather another form of spell. Blade spells deal damage, but are not associated with any element. Shield spells are defensive abilities that protect the user and allies, mitigating damage. Purity spells will heal allies and provide buffs. Curse spells inflict ailments on enemies and provide debuffs.

While on the topic of spells, let’s go over Cosmic category spells. Cosmic spells are different from normal spells in that they can’t be naturally learned. Cosmic spells must be taught. Cosmic spells are incredibly powerful spells that are usually earned from difficult battles or quests.

Finally, let's go over battle formation. In battle, characters will split into two different rows. In the front row, a character's spells will only target a single enemy or ally, but will be stronger. In the back row, spells will be weaker, but will target all enemies or allies. Another thing to keep in mind with row placement is damage. Allies in the front row will receive full damage from attacks, but allies in the back are less likely to be targeted and will receive less damage when hit with attacks.