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Message: <blockquote data-quote="NCSUCodeMonkey" data-source="post: 1394098" data-attributes="member: 2047">I'm thinking of using an Immoth (CR 9) in a future game and I have a question about its Ice Runes ability (pg 128 of the MM2), specifically about the first sentence "Any spell an immoth has prepared can be inscribed on an ice [rune]."  He has 3d4+2 ice runes, each of which can be cast as a free action.According to the book, the immoth casts spells as a 12th level sorcerer, so what does "prepared" mean? I assume that means that he can create ice runes from his known spells?  Furthermore, does preparing an ice rune occupy one of his spell slots?  My knee jerk reaction is to say "yes" because having 5-14 free action spells of 0-6 level in addition to casting as a 12th level sorcerer (6/8/7/7/7/6/3 spells per day) seems a bit much for a CR 9 creature, especially since he's not a wuss in melee combat.So, what does everyone think? Has there been an official ruling or in game expereience on how this mechanic works?Thanks!NCSUCodeMonkey</blockquote>