====== Description ======

User is allowed to cast [[spells:summoning|summoning spells]]. This skill may be acquired either through the use of a talisman or learned via a skill scroll.

====== Use Skill ======

Skill is a spell group, and used through the cast command.

====== Ready Skill ======

Nothing I know of.

===== Guide to the Art of Summoning =====
You open the guide to the Art of Summoning and start reading.

Basically there are two classes of summoning spells: 1. The golem-like spells summon a creature that will move straight forward attempting to kill any monster blocking the way. 2. The petmonster-like spells are capable of summoning masses of little helpers, fighting for your cause.
Use golem-like spells to take down strong enemies. For example: "summon golem", "summon xxx elemental", "staff to snake", "summon avatar".
Use pet monsters to clear out large maps with creatures of decent level (compared to yours). For example: "summon pet monster", "summon cult monster", "call holy servant".
As you raise your skill-level, most summoning spells will increase in power.
It is probably stupid to use *nothing* except summoning spells. But there are situations where a summoner survives while another wizard would have died. And once you have seen the first Balrog fall to your avatar, there will be no doubt about your power.