Truth be told, I've no idea how strong my magic is either. [ It's said with a small little frown. Strange has certainly tested some limits of his magic but he honestly has no idea just how much he can do and how far he can push his limits.
Spoilers: the end result is surprisingly powerful. ]
As for the costs...that all depends on the type of magic. Unlike you, I don't have a singular focus. If I'm to do elemental magic, some of that depends on the nature of the elements and if they'll listen to my request. If I'm to do other forms of magic, I might combine or rearrange previously written spells in order to get the desired result. Some of the more older forms of magic use symbolism, such as having something last as long as a flame.
[ Strange shrugs! ] I suppose that's one of the consequences of my world only having a few magicians to begin with. One must make do with whatever's at hand.
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Spoilers: the end result is surprisingly powerful. ]
As for the costs...that all depends on the type of magic. Unlike you, I don't have a singular focus. If I'm to do elemental magic, some of that depends on the nature of the elements and if they'll listen to my request. If I'm to do other forms of magic, I might combine or rearrange previously written spells in order to get the desired result. Some of the more older forms of magic use symbolism, such as having something last as long as a flame.
[ Strange shrugs! ] I suppose that's one of the consequences of my world only having a few magicians to begin with. One must make do with whatever's at hand.