SPELLS:

It is better to begin practicing spells in one's 25th season of
training. By this time, one has access to items that grant mana and a
well-developed meditation skill. I don't know if the smattering of lore
I have learned over the years is trulyhelpful compared to the wisdom
of the Conclave. Regardless, here is what I know:

IN GENERAL:

In order to effectively practice spells, one requires mana. Lots of
it. There are a few items one can obtain to increase one's mana:

Lev:    Place:     Item:                                  Mana:
7       Body      Linen Robe                          +10
13     Shield     Shield of Defense                 +10
16     Legs       Mystic Leggings                  +10
20     Wrist      Amethyst Bracelet              +20
20     Neck      Diamond Brooch                 +30
25     Sleeves   Red/White/Black Armband  +15
25     Neck       Quest Amulet                    +100
25     Belt        Red Leather Belt                 +20
27     Head       Golden Mask                      +30
30     Light       Luminescent Globe             +30
30     Body       Robes of the student           +30
30     Body       Waterfall Cloak                   +30
35     Torso       Ruanan Robe                    +30

By level 30, the equipment listed above should boost your mana by
465. By level 25, +375.

Don't practice a spell you have just gained. Wait a few levels until it
decreases in cost. The spells that are easiest to practice cost a mere
five mana: Armor, bless, protection alignment, word of recall, etc.
Practice spells away from well-travelled areas.

The best public place to heal mana is in the church of Austinian. Their
rates of regeneration are often better than most kingdoms. Use a
bearskin rug and meditation skill to speed it up even further.