After the collapse of the Magic Network.
Originally, the one-time memory of the wizards with the help of the Magic Network storage device had to become permanent memory because there were no more spell slots to help them preserve these completed spell models.
There was a little detail here.
In the past, it took the longest time for wizards to memorize the spell slots. After completing the memory of the spell slots, as long as the spell was cast in the future, it would take very little time to refill the spell slots. Even wizards with poor talent could completely memorize all the spells stored in the spell slots in 8 hours at most. This was one of the biggest functions of the Magic Network. Now that it had lost this function, many wizards had to complete the structure of these spell models independently.
The only fortunate thing was that the strength of these spellcasters was still there.
That was, the most basic power of the will and the mana accumulated through meditation were still there. For example, Gloria showed Søren an example.
A mid-grade Magus by the name of Karel.
His talent was not high. It was estimated that his intelligence was barely 18-20 points, including the profession bonus. His original spellcasting level was around level 8. After the collapse of the Magic Network, he completely lost all his spells. However, after the test in Mordor City and the Wizard Alliance, he re-mastered the most basic level 1 spell [Arcane Missile] through continuous practice.
At present, this was the only level 1 spell he could cast.
In the case of only being able to remember to cast this spell, he could cast Arcane Missile more than 30 times in a row before exhausting his power.
This meant that his original ability had not disappeared.
It was just that he had lost the Magic Network and could no longer master other spells. For a long time in the future, he would only be able to cast some very low-level spells.
"What are you going to do now?"
Søren frowned and looked at the results of the test carried out by Gloria and others. He slowly said, "There are still many wizards who can't cast spells. We must solve this problem as soon as possible. At least let them protect themselves."
Gloria nodded and said, "I know."
"So the result of our discussion is to let them re-memorize the spells they are most familiar with and most commonly used. At present, we can only let them learn Warlock techniques, and through repeated practice, they will be able to master spells again. "
"However …"
"In the future, I'm afraid it will be difficult for these people to learn new spells. The types of spells they have mastered may be even less than Warlocks."
Warlocks relied on their innate ability to cast spells.
After the collapse of the Weave, the high and mighty spellcasters would only be able to grasp a few spells through constant communication, unless they met the requirements to become arcanists.
The Weave also existed during the Arcane Empire.
A large number of low-ranked spellcasters relied on the Weave to cast spells. However, arcanists generally avoided the Weave, and if one advanced to become a Great Arcanist, there would be no problem with the Weave.
"How's the Great Daoist Master?"
Søren thought for a moment and asked, "Did the Archmages' spellcasting abilities decrease?"
The one who answered him was the Fallen Witch. She slowly said, "The Great Wizard's abilities didn't decrease too much. With their talent and understanding of magic, even without the Weave, they would be able to cast most magic. "
"However, there will definitely be some effects."
"The effects they received should be similar to ours. They need to memorize all the spells again."
The Fallen Witch's innate ability was astonishing.
She could rely on a person's memory to dismantle and reassemble such a complicated [Elemental Furnace]. Her memory and comprehension were simply at the level of a scientist. The Great Wizards were all spellcasters who had advanced to become legends. Their innate abilities were outstanding. Even if the Weave collapsed, they could easily memorize all the spells.
This was something worth rejoicing over.
After the collapse of the Weave, although the lower ranked Wizards were heavily injured, the Wizards above the legend rank weren't affected too much.
"Then what about your current strength?"
Søren thought for a moment and asked, "Do you think your strength has decreased or increased?"
Gloria frowned and hesitated for a moment before slowly saying, "I'm not too sure."
"However, one thing is certain. After the collapse of the Weave, the spells we can use have become much more flexible. Although the original Spell Slots provided convenience for spellcasters, it also limited the abilities of those with outstanding innate abilities. "
"In the past, when we used spells, we had to limit ourselves to the contents of the Spell Slots."
"But now, we can use all the spells we know at will! The only way we can use spells is by our spiritual force and mana. "
"Before our mana and spiritual force are exhausted, we can use spells at will."
"We haven't tested it yet, so I'm not sure if our strength has decreased or increased!"
"Moreover."
"The convenience of the Weave makes it easier to use spells. After leaving the Weave, according to our preliminary calculations, the total number of spells we can use should have decreased by around 30%."
The Weave was a framework, but it was also a restriction.
A 1st-circle Spell Slot could only store 1st-circle spells. Although the usage was maximized, the framework was still there. No one could escape the restrictions of the Goddess of Magic.
Now that the Weave had collapsed, without this framework, there was no longer this convenience.
Relying on one's own ability to use the Weave would definitely not be able to compare to it, so the total number of spells they could use had decreased.
Of course.
Unless one only remembered 1st-circle spells, the number of spells they could use would increase exponentially. This was because all the 2nd-circle Spell Slots had been converted into 1st-circle spells.
"How long will it take for these spellcasters to recover their combat strength?"
Søren asked the most important question.
Gloria pondered for a long time before saying, "It's hard to say. Now, it depends on their innate abilities. I estimate that in about a month, most of the spellcasters will recover some spells. "
"But some of them may only be able to use level-0 spells in the future."
Without the Weave, the reality was cruel.
Spellcasters who were not geniuses or quasi-geniuses would be able to use level-0 spells in the future.
The existence of the Weave naturally had its reasons. The Age of Thorium was so glorious, but after the death of the first Goddess of Magic, it was destroyed in history. An arcane civilization could not be supported by the geniuses at the top. If magic was to be popularized, it had to rely on the power of the Weave. If the Weave could not be restored, the current batch of spellcasters would be slightly better off.
From now on, without the help of the Weave, it would be much more difficult for anyone to become a wizard.
Søren conservatively estimated that they would need at least 18 points of intelligence to become wizard apprentices and master the lowest level-0 spells. After that, they would be able to learn 1st-circle spells when they reached level 4. (Note: Because wizards can only reach 20 points of intelligence when they reach level 4.)
The current batch of wizards had accumulated experience and training in the past, so most of their intelligence had already reached 20 points due to their profession level.
In the future, the number of wizards would plummet!
Without the Weave, if it could not be restored or replaced, then the Age of Chaos would gradually arrive. In the end, the number of spellcasters would become fewer and fewer!
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