Arcana - Intellect

The Arcana skill represents your ability to manipulate magical energies, whether they are the fundamental forces of nature or power drawn from an unnatural source. Magic is used to cast spells and identify sources of magic in the world. It also includes your general knowledge of magic and its function. The Arcana skill is not, however, used for magic derived from the gods or similar divine sources; that would be the Divine skill.
Your character should use this skill if…
• Your character wants to throw a fireball at a group of enemies.
• Your character tries to use a crystal ball to observe the movements of a distant individual.
• Your character attempts to erect a magical barrier to block a passage.
• Your character wishes to curse a foe and bring misfortune on their actions.
Your character should not use this skill if…
• Your character attempts to invoke the power of a deity to smite their foes.
• Your character seeks to contact the spirits of the dead to consult them in some business.
• Your character attempts to heal an ally.