Stormwind Circle Mage Tome: Evocation

This chapter of the Stormwind Circle Mage Tome provides a definition of Evocation and a listing of its related spells.

Acknowledgements: Archmage Hraglof Firebane, Professor of the Arcane Arts.

What is Evocation?
Evocation is the study of projected magic. Its spells manipulate or tap into sources of arcane power to produce a desired kinetic end. Some consider Evocation a subschool of Conjuration and Transmutation in this regard, but Evocation spells are always projected with the intent to damage or impact a surface with the element cast.

Depending on the element of the spell and target of the caster, evocation spells can have a range of effectiveness.

Elemental Missiles
By tapping directly into the arcane, mages can fire deadly projectiles of the element of their choosing. Fireballs, arcane missiles, and ice bolts are all examples of elemental missiles.

Elemental Cone
Mages can expel a blast of elemental energy upon their foes in a deadly cone of damage, striking all enemies directly in front of the caster. Cones of cold, fire and light, and lightning shocks are all examples of cones of elemental energy.

Elemental Sphere
The most experienced of evokers can summon and control a large rolling or floating sphere of destructive elemental force that damages anything in its path. Orbs of fire, arcane, and lightning are all examples of elemental spheres.