Mana

Mana Pool (mana per day)

After 8 hours of rest, a spellcaster gains a base mana pool to pull from in order to cast spells. This mana is based on two factors: (1) the character’s caster level and (2) their primary spellcasting ability score.

MANA POOL = BASE MANA + MANA BONUS

The following table indicates the base mana gained each day (after 8 hours of rest) based on the caster’s level.  

Mana Pool Table 1: Base Mana per Day

Spellcasters can also receive bonus mana if their primary Spellcasting Ability Score (i.e., Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma) is high enough. At first level, a player chooses their spellcaster’s primary ability, which all their bonuses are based upon. They cannot alter this choice, unless they change a spellcasting class, such as changing from wylder to luminar, or wylder to fighter.

Most spellcasters in Atheles use Intelligence as their primary spellcasting ability; however, the Game Master should feel free to allow the use of Wisdom or Charisma for the primary spellcasting ability if it makes for a better story or character development.

To determine your mana bonus, simply consult Table 2 and find the intersection of the row for your primary spellcasting ability score and the column for the maximum spell level your character is capable of casting.

Mana Pool Table 2: Mana Bonus (Based on Spellcasting Ability Score vs. Spellcaster Level)

To calculate your total mana allowed per day, referred to as your mana pool, just add your base mana to your mana bonus.

For example, a 5th level luminar with an Intelligence of 17 would gain 9 extra mana points per day to add to their base mana of 16, for a total of 25 mana per day (assuming their base ability is Intelligence).