Spellcasting. The mage is a 1st-level spelIcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 12, +4 to hit with spell attacks). The mage has the following wizard spells prepared:

• Cantrips (at will): fire bolt, fight, prestidigitation
• 1st level (2 slots): mage armor, magic missile, shield

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  While following the command of a captain, the mage gains additional abilities based on the captain's level:   2nd. Magic Resistance. The mage has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.   6th . Spellcasting. The mage's spell casting improves. It is a 3rd- level spellcaster and has the following wizard spells prepared:

• Cantrips (at will): fire bolt, fight, prestidigitation
• 1st level (4 slots): mage armor, magic missile, shield
• 2nd level (2 slots): misty step, scorching ray

  10th . Spellcasting. The mage's spell casting improves. It is a 5th- level spell caster and has the following wizard spells prepared:

• Cantrips (at will): fire bolt, fight, mage hand, prestidigitation
• 1st level (4 slots): detect magic, mage armor, magic missile, shield
• 2nd leve l (3 slots): misty step, scorching ray
• 3rd level (2 slots): firebaff

  14th . Spellcasting. The mage's spell casting improves. It is a 7th- level spell caster and has the following wizard spells prepared:

• Cantrips (at will): fire bolt, fight, mage hand, prestidigitation
• 1st level (4 slots): detect magic, mage armor, magic missile, shield
• 2nd leve l (3 slots): misty step, scorching ray
• 3rd level (3 slots): counterspeff, firebaff
• 4th leve l (1 slots): greater invisibility

  18th . Spellcasting. The mage's spell casting improves. It is a 9th- level spell caster and has the following wizard spells prepared:

• Cantrips (at will): fire bolt, fight, mage hand, prestidigitation
• 1st level (4 slots): detect magic, mage armor, magic missile, shield
• 2nd leve l (3 slots): misty step, scorching ray
• 3rd level (3 slots): counterspeff, firebaff
• 4th leve l (3 slots): greater invisibility, ice storm
• 5th leve l (1 slot): cone of cold