Counterspell

Counterspell is a potent arcane spell mostly available to Wizards and Sorcerers that is able to interrupt and block an enemy attempting to cast a spell of their own. This is one of the most flexible and effective means of negating enemy spellcraft.   Arzet Devadov knows this spell.    Counterspell is an incredibly quick spell to cast, one of the fastest available to arcane casters. This spell automatically succeeds at disrupting spells of an equal or lesser cost of power than itself - a powerful caster can charge a counterspell more to block more powerful anticipated spells. Between experienced mages, this can easily involve mindgames, tricks, and bluffs to try and lure an enemy into wasting arcane energy.   If cast against a more powerful spell Counterspell can still take effect if the caster has enough luck and force of will.    This spell is considered extremely valuable and a sign of magical potency in areas with many sorcerous or wizarding elites, as it is a potent dueling spell. Areas with no arcane dueling culture or little direct conflict between magical elites tend to consider this spell wasteful.