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			{{Command
	The '''{{tt\|prepare}} command''' is used to initiate casting a [[spell]].
			\|rp=No
			\|combat=No
			\|magic=Yes
			\|settings=Yes
			\|systems=Yes
			\|description=Begins preparing a known spell with a specified amount of mana, or manages spell-preparation messaging.
			\|messaging='''PREPARE <spell> <mana> — below the spell's minimum'''<br />
			''You see'': Since you're not feeding enough power into the spell pattern to make it coherent, you quickly work your way to the minimum required.<br />

			'''PREPARE <spell> <mana> — above the spell's maximum'''<br />
	==Syntax==
			''You see'': Since you're attempting to feed more power into the spell pattern than it is capable of utilizing, you quickly work your way down to its maximal potential.<br />
	*{{tt\|PREPARE}} ''<spell name>'' ''<amount>''
	*{{tt\|PREPARE /LIST}} - Lists out all available messaging you can use. You can have up to three special preps, not counting your default.
	*{{tt\|PREPARE /SHIFT}} - Toggles through your available messaging.
	*{{tt\|PREPARE /DEFAULT}} - Toggles 'off' or 'on' your default prep messaging.
	*{{tt\|PREPARE /CLEAR}} - Clears your currently set messaging. Note that you can not erase your default settings. Using this will ERASE your chosen special prep message.
	{{tt\|PREPARE /HIDE}} - Allows you to try and hide your preparing messaging from others at the cost of increasing your preparation time.
	*{{tt\|PREPARE /HELP}} - Displays the syntax and usage of the {{tt\|PREPARE}} command.

			'''PREPARE <spell> <mana> — insufficient attunement'''<br />
	Note: The forward slash(/) is required where used above.
			''You see'': You feel intense strain as you try to manipulate the mana streams to form this pattern, and you are not certain that you will have enough mental stamina to complete it.<br />

			'''PREPARE <unknown spell>'''<br />
	''Amount'' represents the number of [[mana]] streams you will devote to the spell when you {{com\|cast}} it. This number is augmented by any mana you have harnessed, or stored in cambrinth items that are focused prior to casting.
			''You see'': You have no idea how to cast that spell.<br />

			'''PREPARE while already preparing'''<br />
	<nowiki>*</nowiki>There is a 3 second penalty for attempting to hide preparation message, unless you have the [[Magical_feats\|Silent Preparation Magical Feat]]
			''You see'': You are already preparing the <spell> spell!<br />

			'''PREPARE after preparation is complete'''<br />
	==Usage and Examples==
			''You see'': You have already fully prepared the <spell> spell!<br />
	*{{tt\|PREPARE}} ''<spell name>'' ''<mana number>''
			}}
			{{RTOC}}==Syntax==
			*{{tt\|PREPARE <spell name or abbreviation> [mana amount]}}
			:Begins preparing a known spell. A full spell name or its abbreviation may be used. If the mana amount is omitted or below the spell's minimum, the spell is prepared at its minimum; an amount above its maximum is reduced to that maximum.
			*{{tt\|PREPARE /HIDE}}
			:Toggles attempts to conceal preparation messaging from observers. The forward slash is required.
			*{{tt\|PREPARE /LIST}}
			:Lists available spell-preparation messaging and its feat requirements. This and the other special-preparation options are available only to characters who have alternate preparations.
			*{{tt\|PREPARE /SHIFT}}
			:Cycles among available special preparation messages.
			*{{tt\|PREPARE /DEFAULT}}
			:Toggles between the guild default and the selected special preparation message.
			*{{tt\|PREPARE /CLEAR}}
			:Displays a warning for deleting the selected special preparation.
			*{{tt\|PREPARE /CLEAR CONFIRM}}
			:Permanently deletes the selected special preparation. The default preparation cannot be deleted.
			*{{tt\|PREPARE /HELP}}
			:Displays command usage. Using {{tt\|PREPARE}} without arguments displays the same usage information.

			==Game Helpfile==
	>prep hb 16
			<pre>
	You close your eyes and breathe deeply, gathering energy for the Harawep's Bonds spell.
			Usage:
			Prepare a spell by name or abbreviation followed by a numerical amount. For example:
			PREPARE FIRE SHARDS 1
			PREP FS 1

			Use the SPELLS verb to see what spells you know.
	When your current mana attunement does not allow for preparing a spell at the specified mana level, you'll receive messaging indicating so.
			For targeted spells, see TARGET HELP.

			PREPARE /HIDE -- Allows you to try to hide your preparing messaging from others.
	>prep hb 355
	You have to strain to harness the energy for this spell, and you aren't sure you can get enough to cast it.
	You close your eyes and breathe deeply, gathering energy for the Harawep's Bonds spell.

			The forward slash(/) is required.
	*{{tt\|PREPARE}} ''<spell name>''
			</pre>

			Characters with alternate preparations also see:
	When used without choosing a mana amount, you automatically default to the minimum prep for that spell, and see a message stating as much. There is no message for prepping above the spell cap.
			<pre>
			You may also be able to use different messaging when preparing a spell.

			PREPARE /LIST -- Lists out all available messaging you can use. You can have
	>prep hb
			up to three special preps, not counting your default.
	Since you're not feeding enough power into the spell pattern to make it coherent, you quickly work your way to the minimum required.
			PREPARE /SHIFT -- Toggles through your available messaging.
	You close your eyes and breathe deeply, gathering energy for the Harawep's Bonds spell.
			PREPARE /DEFAULT -- Toggles 'off' or 'on' your default prep messaging.
			PREPARE /CLEAR -- Clears your currently set messaging. Note that you can not
			erase your default settings. Using this will erase your
			chosen special prep message.
			</pre>

	==~~See Also~~==		==Notes==
			*The mana amount supplied to {{tt\|PREPARE}} is the mana placed directly into the spell pattern. Mana supplied afterward through {{com\|harness}} or invoked [[cambrinth]] is added when the spell is cast.
	*[[Cast command]]
			*Preparing with insufficient attunement produces the strain warning but still begins the preparation. It does not mean that the requested amount exceeded the spell's maximum.
	*[[Discern command]]
			*{{tt\|PREPARE /HIDE}} uses a skill contest; concealment is not automatic merely because the option is enabled. It adds three seconds to preparation time unless the caster knows the [[Magical feats\|Silent Preparation]] feat. Preparing while hidden or invisible automatically attempts concealment regardless of this setting.
	*[[Harness command]]
			*Preparation messaging varies with the caster's guild, selected special preparation and spell. See [[Spell preparation]] for known message sets.
	*[[Mana command]]
			*Targeted spells are handled with {{com\|target}}; most targeted spells do not require a separate {{tt\|PREPARE}} command.
	*[[Charge command]]
	*[[Focus command]]
	*[[Invoke command]]
	*[[Release command]]
	*[[Spell preparation\|Spell Preparations]]

			==See Also==
	{{RefAl\|a=-}}
			*{{com\|cast}}
			*{{com\|discern}}
			*{{com\|harness}}
			*{{com\|mana}}
			*{{com\|charge}}
			*{{com\|focus}}
			*{{com\|invoke}}
			*{{com\|release}}
			*[[Spell preparation]]

			{{RefAl}}
	[[page type is::command\| ]]
	{{cat\|Commands,Magic, Magic commands}}

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	*{{tt\|PREPARE /DEFAULT}} - Toggles 'off' or 'on' your default prep messaging.		*{{tt\|PREPARE /DEFAULT}} - Toggles 'off' or 'on' your default prep messaging.
	*{{tt\|PREPARE /CLEAR}} - Clears your currently set messaging. Note that you can not erase your default settings. Using this will ERASE your chosen special prep message.		*{{tt\|PREPARE /CLEAR}} - Clears your currently set messaging. Note that you can not erase your default settings. Using this will ERASE your chosen special prep message.
	*{{tt\|PREPARE /HIDE}} - Allows you to try and hide your preparing messaging from others at the cost of increasing your preparation time.		{{tt\|PREPARE /HIDE}} - Allows you to try and hide your preparing messaging from others at the cost of increasing your preparation time.
	*{{tt\|PREPARE /HELP}} - Displays the syntax and usage of the {{tt\|PREPARE}} command.		*{{tt\|PREPARE /HELP}} - Displays the syntax and usage of the {{tt\|PREPARE}} command.

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	''Amount'' represents the number of [[mana]] streams you will devote to the spell when you {{com\|cast}} it. This number is augmented by any mana you have harnessed, or stored in cambrinth items that are focused prior to casting.		''Amount'' represents the number of [[mana]] streams you will devote to the spell when you {{com\|cast}} it. This number is augmented by any mana you have harnessed, or stored in cambrinth items that are focused prior to casting.

			<nowiki>*</nowiki>There is a 3 second penalty for attempting to hide preparation message, unless you have the [[Magical_feats\|Silent Preparation Magical Feat]]

	==Usage and Examples==		==Usage and Examples==

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	*{{tt\|PREPARE /DEFAULT}} - Toggles 'off' or 'on' your default prep messaging.		*{{tt\|PREPARE /DEFAULT}} - Toggles 'off' or 'on' your default prep messaging.
	*{{tt\|PREPARE /CLEAR}} - Clears your currently set messaging. Note that you can not erase your default settings. Using this will ERASE your chosen special prep message.		*{{tt\|PREPARE /CLEAR}} - Clears your currently set messaging. Note that you can not erase your default settings. Using this will ERASE your chosen special prep message.
	*{{tt\|PREPARE /HIDE}} - Allows you to try and hide your preparing messaging from others.		*{{tt\|PREPARE /HIDE}} - Allows you to try and hide your preparing messaging from others at the cost of increasing your preparation time.
	*{{tt\|PREPARE /HELP}} - Displays the syntax and usage of the {{tt\|PREPARE}} command.		*{{tt\|PREPARE /HELP}} - Displays the syntax and usage of the {{tt\|PREPARE}} command.

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	==See Also==		==See Also==
	*[[Cast command]]		*[[Cast command]]
			*[[Discern command]]
	*[[Harness command]]		*[[Harness command]]
	*[[Mana command]]		*[[Mana command]]

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	{{cat\|Commands,Magic, Magic ~~Commands~~}}		{{cat\|Commands,Magic, Magic commands}}

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	The '''{{tt\|prepare}} command''' is used to initiate casting a spell.		The '''{{tt\|prepare}} command''' is used to initiate casting a [[spell]].

	==Syntax==		==Syntax==

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	Note: The forward slash(/) is required where used above.		Note: The forward slash(/) is required where used above.

	''Amount'' represents the number of [[mana]] streams you will devote to the spell when you {{com\|cast}}it. This number is augmented by any mana you have harnessed, or stored in cambrinth items that are focused prior to casting.		''Amount'' represents the number of [[mana]] streams you will devote to the spell when you {{com\|cast}} it. This number is augmented by any mana you have harnessed, or stored in cambrinth items that are focused prior to casting.

	==Usage and Examples==		==Usage and Examples==

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	*[[Charge command]]		*[[Charge command]]
	*[[Focus command]]		*[[Focus command]]
			*[[Release command]]

	{{RefAl\|a=-}}		{{RefAl\|a=-}}

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	*{{tt\|PREPARE /DEFAULT}} - Toggles 'off' or 'on' your default prep messaging.		*{{tt\|PREPARE /DEFAULT}} - Toggles 'off' or 'on' your default prep messaging.
	*{{tt\|PREPARE /CLEAR}} - Clears your currently set messaging. Note that you can not erase your default settings. Using this will ERASE your chosen special prep message.		*{{tt\|PREPARE /CLEAR}} - Clears your currently set messaging. Note that you can not erase your default settings. Using this will ERASE your chosen special prep message.
	*{{tt\|PREPARE /HIDE}} - Allows you to try and hide your preparing messaging from others at the cost of increasing your preparation time.		{{tt\|PREPARE /HIDE}} - Allows you to try and hide your preparing messaging from others at the cost of increasing your preparation time.
	*{{tt\|PREPARE /HELP}} - Displays the syntax and usage of the {{tt\|PREPARE}} command.		*{{tt\|PREPARE /HELP}} - Displays the syntax and usage of the {{tt\|PREPARE}} command.

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	''Amount'' represents the number of [[mana]] streams you will devote to the spell when you {{com\|cast}} it. This number is augmented by any mana you have harnessed, or stored in cambrinth items that are focused prior to casting.		''Amount'' represents the number of [[mana]] streams you will devote to the spell when you {{com\|cast}} it. This number is augmented by any mana you have harnessed, or stored in cambrinth items that are focused prior to casting.

			<nowiki>*</nowiki>There is a 3 second penalty for attempting to hide preparation message, unless you have the [[Magical_feats\|Silent Preparation Magical Feat]]

	==Usage and Examples==		==Usage and Examples==

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	*{{tt\|PREPARE /DEFAULT}} - Toggles 'off' or 'on' your default prep messaging.		*{{tt\|PREPARE /DEFAULT}} - Toggles 'off' or 'on' your default prep messaging.
	*{{tt\|PREPARE /CLEAR}} - Clears your currently set messaging. Note that you can not erase your default settings. Using this will ERASE your chosen special prep message.		*{{tt\|PREPARE /CLEAR}} - Clears your currently set messaging. Note that you can not erase your default settings. Using this will ERASE your chosen special prep message.
	*{{tt\|PREPARE /HIDE}} - Allows you to try and hide your preparing messaging from others.		*{{tt\|PREPARE /HIDE}} - Allows you to try and hide your preparing messaging from others at the cost of increasing your preparation time.
	*{{tt\|PREPARE /HELP}} - Displays the syntax and usage of the {{tt\|PREPARE}} command.		*{{tt\|PREPARE /HELP}} - Displays the syntax and usage of the {{tt\|PREPARE}} command.

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	*[[Focus command]]		*[[Focus command]]
	*[[Release command]]		*[[Release command]]
			*[[Spell preparation\|Spell Preparations]]

	{{RefAl\|a=-}}		{{RefAl\|a=-}}

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	*[[Charge command]]		*[[Charge command]]
	*[[Focus command]]		*[[Focus command]]
			*[[Invoke command]]
	*[[Release command]]		*[[Release command]]
	*[[Spell preparation\|Spell Preparations]]		*[[Spell preparation\|Spell Preparations]]