Help on: staffs

Stats : Perception, Focus (for wands, staffs and scrolls)

Potions, wands, staffs and scrolls are all objects containing magic that can be invoked.

The magic in a potion is released when the potion is consumed and usually only effects the consumer. Potions are quaffed. The potion dissolves and is totally consumed when quaffed. The magic takes effect immediately, its duration varies by spell type.

The magic in a wand can be directed at anyone, including the user. Wands must be HELD to be used and are invoked with the USE command; 'use wand dragon' would cast the spell in the wand on the dragon. Wands can have multiple charges of a single spell and decay to dust when exhausted.

Staffs must also be HELD, are activated with USE and can have multiple charges of a single spell. They must be handled with care though because the magic in a staff cannot be directed at a specific person; it effects everyone in the room except the one who used it. Staffs also decay when exhausted.

Scrolls, like potions, contain a single spell that consumes the scroll when invoked. A player RECITES a scroll to use it. Scrolls are selective and can be directed at any target visible to the player.