Editing Creating Magical Effects (section)

==Dynamic Magic==

Skilled mages recognize that rotes are just a teaching tool. The real flexibility of the Spheres lies in the endless variety. With true dynamic magic, a mage can accomplish anything, so long as he knows the proper Spheres.

Each Sphere has a listing of general guides for each level. As long as an Effect doesn't exceed that level, the mage can create an Effect from scratch and customize it to do what he wants. For instance, the Initiate level of Forces allows a mage to channel enough power to inflict one health level of damage. The mage might instead decide to channel the electricity to jump-start a car. Since this amount of energy seems to be approximately equivalent, the Effect is possible. Similarly, Adept-Level Life magic allows major changes to life Patterns,such as shapeshifting. The mage could decide to give a target gills. Although there may not be a specific rote for such a change, its within the descriptive effect of the Sphere, so its possible.

Making a dynamic Effect is considered fast-casting, of course. 

If anyone present does not agree with the interpretation of a dynamic Effect, you must consult a Narrator or Storyteller. For this reason, dynamic magic should be limited to only the most experienced troupes, and only if they have sufficient Narrating staff.