From cb6ad0ee19c86639704013999975f30ce25b4f99 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Howard Abrams <howard.abrams@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2025 11:26:07 -0700
Subject: [PATCH] Cast prestidigitation spells

---
 commands/wizards.py       | 52 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++--
 typeclasses/characters.py | 10 +++++---
 2 files changed, 57 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-)

diff --git a/commands/wizards.py b/commands/wizards.py
index 01f0af4..3098d2e 100755
--- a/commands/wizards.py
+++ b/commands/wizards.py
@@ -39,15 +39,63 @@ class CmdFly(Command):
         self.caller.do_fly(self.args.strip())
 
 
+class CmdMagic(Command):
+    """
+    Cast a generic 'magic' spell.
+
+    Usage:
+
+      wave [ effect(s) ]
+
+    Where 'effects' is a statement of what happens after the magic erupts.
+    Note that you can have multiple effects separated by two semicolons.
+
+    You can tailor the effects to your character with the following:
+
+      - |y$you()|n: Replaced by "you" and your name for others, like "old gnome"
+      - |y$your()|n: Replaced by "your" and your possessive name for others, like "old gnome's"
+      - |y$conj(verb)|n: Replaced by "verb" for you, and "verbs" for others.
+      - |y$pron(you)|n: Replaced by "you" for you, but "he" or "she" for others.
+      - |y$pron(your)|n: Replaced by "your" for you, but "his" or "her" for others.
+
+    While flexible, you would use this complex replacement in either
+    |gnicks|n or as part of a standard magical prefix, by setting the
+    property:
+
+      @set self/magic_msg = "$You() $conj(shake) $pron(your) necklace of bones!"
+    """
+    key = "magic"
+    aliases = ["wave"]
+    locks = "cmd:holds()"
+
+    def func(self):
+        """
+        Call the 'do_magic' method on the caller.
+        """
+        wizard = self.caller
+        msgs = wizard.db.magic_msg
+        if msgs:
+            msgs = msgs.split(';;')
+        else:
+            msgs = [
+                "$You() $conj(wave) $pron(your) " + self.obj.key + ".",
+                "<< Sparks ^ Colored lights ^ Flashes ^ Flashes >> of |yoctarine|n << appear ^ emerge ^ materialize >> as << the ^ >> magic << coalesces into an amorphous show of power ^ blends into swirling patterns ^ weaves together>>."
+            ]
+
+        if self.args:
+            msgs = msgs + self.args.strip().split(';;')
+
+        wizard.spell_sequence(None, msgs, wizard.db.magic_delay or 3)
+
+
 class CmdSetWand(CmdSet):
     """
     All wizard spells are tied to a 'wand' that might be flavored.
     """
-    key = "Wand"
-
     def at_cmdset_creation(self):
         super().at_cmdset_creation()
         self.add(CmdFly)
+        self.add(CmdMagic)
 
 
 class CmdMakeCocktail(MuxCommand):
diff --git a/typeclasses/characters.py b/typeclasses/characters.py
index cb3a0c0..34546d8 100644
--- a/typeclasses/characters.py
+++ b/typeclasses/characters.py
@@ -318,11 +318,15 @@ class Character(Object, GenderCharacter, ContribRPCharacter):
     def spell_sequence(self, location, messages, time_delay=1):
         """
         Send one or more messages to 'location' with a delay.
+
+        If the 'location' is None, then send it to the room the
+        character is in.
         """
-        location.msg_contents("\n" + routput(messages[0]))
         for idx, msg in enumerate(messages[1:]):
-            delay(time_delay * (idx + 1),
-                  location.msg_contents, "\n" + routput(msg))
+            if location:
+                delay(time_delay * idx, location.msg_contents, "\n" + routput(msg))
+            else:
+                delay(time_delay * idx, self.announce_action, msg)
 
     def do_fly(self, location):
         """