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+====== Spell Packets ======
+Spell packets are a physical in-game representation of mana, which is the magical energy used to power spells.
+===== In-Game Use =====
+To cast a spell, say the descriptor (word or short phrase that identifies the spell) and the effect, and either:
+  * For a willing recipient, touch the recipient with either a spell packet or a wand/magical staff to represent the transfer of mana.
+  * For an unwilling target, either:
+    * Throw the spell packet at the target while saying the descriptor.  If the spell packet hits the target, the spell affects the target.  Hits to off-target areas (head, neck/throat, groin, weapon hand) are considered to have missed.
+    * Hit the target (in a target area) with a wand or magical staff.
+Magic is visible and can be seen by characters in game.  A spell looks like a ball of energy the size and shape of a spell packet.  Thus characters can dodge spells, which is represented by dodging the corresponding spell packet.
+Damage spells (such as magic missile) affect the first of the following body parts that is not fully damaged:
+  - One leg
+  - Other leg
+  - Non-weapon arm
+  - Weapon arm
+  - Torso
+For safety reasons, do not throw the spell packet any harder than necessary to make contact with the target.
+===== Construction =====
+{{:larp:spell-packets.jpg?nolink&400}}
+To make a spell packet:
+  - Put 100 mL (approximately 1/3 cup) of uncooked beans (such as pinto beans) into a sock.
+  - Tie the sock in a knot just above the beans.
+  - Fold the rest of the sock back over the beans to make it into a ball