Once all dice penalties and bonuses are calculated, including any penalties from Paradox, the player rolls dice.
A single success on the casting means the spell effect takes place.
Role Results
Dramatic Failure
The magic does not work. The caster gains a Condition based on the intended outcome of the spell.
Failure
The magic does not work, the mage’s imagination is not made real.
Success
The spell’s effect takes place as imagined.
Exceptional Success
The spell’s effect takes place better than imagined. The character regains one spent point of Willpower, and the player may choose one of the following results:
- A bonus step in the primary spell factor.
- AReach in the primary spell factor.
- A Condition which will give Arcane Beats when resolved, on either the mage or her subject.
- All Mana spent on the spell is refunded, and the mage receives one more point of Mana.
- The spell ignores any Withstand levels and takes effect at full Potency.