Magic ( Arena ) Magic , some say , is the crux of the world of . It is potent , vital , and deadly to the uninitiated . Spells in Tamriel , unlike some other worlds , are extremely unforgiving . They are wielded with no limitations such as memorization , required objects or components , hand - gestures , etc . There are no level limitations , nor are there strictures on what type of spells can be cast or used . A mage need only have the magical energy to cast a spell , and he or she can cast it . For this reason , a Mage is not only highly respected , but greatly feared as well . There are over 50 standard spells known throughout Tamriel . These spells can be researched and purchased at the Mages Guild . For those who wish , the Mages Guild also allows the creation of spells for a Mage ' s personal spellbook . This effectively gives you an unlimited amount of spells to choose from . The Spellmaker . The Spellmaker will come up as a scroll . At the top will be printed the PC ' s name and level . Creating a spell is relatively simple , once the different effects are understood . There are a few rules to remember : Effects . This field is where you decide what are the actual spell effects . The following list will give each effect you can pick from and a brief description of that effect . A spell can have up to three ( 3 ) effects merged . As you pick effects , other effects from the list may disappear . This is because certain effects would cancel each other out in the same spell . We have taken them out to avoid confusion . To create a spell , left click the Effects field with your mouse . You will get a pick list from which you can pick different effects . Once you select an effect , another pop up box will appear , asking you to enter ranges , numbers , percentages , or perhaps all three . Enter the appropriate data you wish for your particular spell . At the bottom of the pop up box you will see the current cost for the spell you are designing . This is the cost in gold for that particular effect . Leaving this box by clicking the exit will print a brief summary of what you selected on the parchment , and the total cost of the spell can be seen next to the Spell Cost field . If this is confusing , don ' t worry , we have provided an example . Example 1 : Creating a spell in the Spell Maker . Steps to create a Fireball spell : Items can be selected by double left clicking with the mouse . You should be back at the Spell Maker parchment . You will be given a choice to Add , Modify , or Delete an effect on a spell . Remember , keep an eye on both the Spell Cost ( gold ) and the Casting Cost ( spell points ) . It ' s that simple ! If you now look on the Spell Maker parchment you will see under ' Effects : ' , A word about Spell Points : Keep an eye on the Casting Cost displayed on the Spellmaker sheet . This tells you how many spell points it takes for you at your current level to cast this spell . With the exception of Sorcerers , the most spell points a mage can ever have is 200 . If the number in this field is above that , you cannot cast the spell displayed . This is not to say that you will never be able to cast it . As you rise in levels , the Casting Cost will drop . This is just to make sure you understand that at your current level you cannot cast this spell .