Light Bulb just went on. How magic works? (Newbie)

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ioticus said:
I thought you could only raise your skill a maximum of 1 level by using 1 gem, and the rest simply lowers fatigue.

Quoting ioticus, but thank you Zen.

ioticus, I thought the same thing. I kept thinking that the magic users available were just so weak and empowering them so expensive. But now understanding the system better I can see how to use the higher key spells once you have them. Its just a matter of preparation and ecomony.