> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://rulebook.dawnofthetyrant.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://rulebook.dawnofthetyrant.com/rules/abilities/arcane-abilities.md). # Arcane Abilities {% hint style="warning" %} This page is a work in progress {% endhint %} Arcane abilities are unique to the Spellcaster Specialist paths. These abilities are more powerful than other, more conventional ones and require ***Mana*** to power them. The Lánaraï and Kheïtanni have long since lost the innate Arcane capabilities of the Aëdr, which means that the Mana required to cast arcane abilities must be provided by Mana-empowered items. These ***Manabound*** items are usually destroyed after they have been used to empower abilities, though there are some rare and valuable objects that can hold a charge of Mana, and will gradually recharge after use. Arcane abilities will show the amount of Mana required to cast them. They still also require an Action Point to be spent when casting the ability. Manabound items will show the amount of Mana they provide. Arcane abilities that require more than 1 Mana to cast can be powered by more than one item, however it is not possible to partially use a Manabound item. If the Mana They can be acquired from vendors or found as loot. Items Must have Manabound items --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://rulebook.dawnofthetyrant.com/rules/abilities/arcane-abilities.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.