Editing Runic Magic (section)

== Overview ==
In many ways, Runic Magic functions identically to a lore of magic [[spells]] (eg: the [[Lore of Fire]]):

*In [[campaign]], they are gained by [[experience and rank|ranking up]] a character and selecting them in the character's skill tree.
*In battle they can be used by clicking in the bottom right when selecting the character.
*The abilities can provide buffs, debuffs or do damage in an area.

However, there are also some significant differences: 

*Runic Magic does not use the [[Winds of Magic]] meaning there is no power bar, no recharge rate etc. Also, they are not affected by local winds of magic in the campaign.
*This means that unlike regular spell lores, Runelords and Runesmiths do not drain a collective winds of magic pool.
*Instead, each Runic Magic ability has a long cooldown, after casting it.
*Furthermore, after casting any Runic Magic ability, there is also a shorter global cooldown before you can cast another ability.
*Overall, most Runic Magic abilities are less powerful than spells, and there is a notable lack of damage compared to spells.

Miscasting:
*There is no chance to miscast with normal Runic Magic abilities, unlike spells which always carry a small chance to miscast.
*However, each ability can also be overcast (called "Master Rune") which does carry a chance to miscast.