V9: Meta-Magic

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Meta-Magic

Meta-Magics are special abilities that modify the way other abilities are cast.

1. Meta-Magics do not follow the typical casting process.
   • To use a meta-magic, the caster must say the meta-magic incantation while casting the ability that they wish to modify. It must be said after the target is declared but before the incantation for the modified spell.
   • Below is an example of someone casting Hold Person with the Extension meta-magic against a player named Robin.
     
     
   “Robin, Extension, I command thee to stop. I command thee to stop. I command thee to stop!”


2. Meta-Magics are expended once their incantation is said, whether or not the modified spell is completed.


3. Casters cannot use multiple meta-magics simultaneously on a single ability.


4. Meta-Magics can only be used on abilities gained by class customization or enchantments. Abilities gained by Magic Items or any other external source cannot be modified by meta-magics unless specifically allowed by the source or Game Organizer.