Transcribe

Transcribe is one of the most basic and important tools a mage has on the Serpent Isle.

Spell Description
Magic spell scrolls might be a quick way to cast a spell with no further cost to the mage, but they are a huge waste, as these scrolls are only single-use. There are also some unique spell scrolls, which can never be found again. To solve this problem, the Transcribe spell was invented. Using it on a spell scroll transcribes the spell into the mage's spellbook. The scroll might be destroyed in the process, but now the spell can be used as often as desired.

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Trivia

 * The spell is needed in Ultima VII Part Two, since some plot-relevant spells have to be used more than one time, while only one scroll exists. Thankfully, it does come with the replacement spellbook the Avatar receives.
 * In Ultima IX, the Ritual of Binding fulfills the same role. However, unlike on the Serpent Isle, bound spells here no longer require reagents.