Chapter 3: The Darklake

damn I'd say I'd jump in after bildaweer to help him escape but I think I would sink like a rock lol. Fang can you turn into a shark?

Dustin is going to jump in and try and save Bildaweer on his turn.

I'd rather say being underwater would prevent me to cast. But, I still have my quarterstaff in hand, yes?

You do, yes. And this is only for casting with verbal components. If you have only material/somatic, you're good to go.

I like to believe that magic comes more from believing in one's ability to cast it rather than the verbal components necessary to. But it's up to you guys.

Nah, the types of components are critical. It's been one of those things that they've covered a TON (specific pitches and tones in addition to knowing the words to invoke). Also, it gives dynamism to the game, since sometimes you can't move or can't speak or don't have access to the materials needed. :) Final ruling: spells with verbals cannot be cast while underwater.