Spell Mastery Questions:
Given:
Fast Casting - The maga may Fast Cast the mastered spell according to the rules for Fast Casting Spontaneous spells, on page 83. The maga still takes the –10 penalty to Casting Score and risks the extra botch dice, although the botch dice will be partially offset by her Mastery Ability. (ArM5)
ArM5, page 83:
A maga may choose to cast a Spontaneous spell extremely quickly, as a response to an attack or other surprising event. A fast-cast spell is always cast with a firm voice and bold gestures, and the maga may not exploit any other spellcasting options, as there is not enough time.
Question 1: If the magi has the Deft Form, Quiet Magic, and/or Subtle Magic Virtues, can they use the Fast Casting mastery ability and still use these Virtues to cast without words or gestures?
Question 2: The the magi also has the Quiet Casting and/or Still Casting mastery abilities in addition to the Fast Casting mastery ability, can they use those mastery abilities to Fast Cast the spell without words or gestures?
Given:
Magic Resistance - Your Magic Resistance is doubled against the mastered spell, and against any spells or powers that count as similar. (See “Similar Spells”, page 101.) (ArM5)
Question: If I have the Magic Resistance mastery ability for
Pilum of Fire, that would double my Magic Resistance against
Ball of Abysmal Flame as well, correct? What about vs
Arc of Fiery Ribbons?