In place of the material components of a spell (at least, those without a specified cost nor are consumed by the spell), a caster may use a spellcasting focus instead. These foci come in three basic types: arcane, druidic, and holy. The
Player's Handbook lists a few options for each of these categories. Here, I will explore how the various traditions of Monvesia use these tools.
Arcane Foci
- Crystal, 1 lb., 10 gp
- Orb, 3 lbs., 20 gp
- Silver Mirror, 1 lb., 10 gp
- Rod, 2 lbs., 10 gp
- Qrish, special
- Staff, 4 lbs., 5 gp
- Wand, 1 lb., 10 gp
Crystals & Orbs. Sorcerers are the most likely mages to make use of crystals and orbs, the exact type of which is determined by the Sphere of origin of their power:
