diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Bushido/SamuraiSpell.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Bushido/SamuraiSpell.cs
index 4fd9d4927..f38fb6c90 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Bushido/SamuraiSpell.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Bushido/SamuraiSpell.cs
@@ -45,20 +45,15 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Bushido
 
             if (Caster.Skills[CastSkill].Value < RequiredSkill)
             {
-                var args = $"{RequiredSkill:0.#}\t{CastSkill.ToString()}\t ";
-                Caster.SendLocalizedMessage(
-                    1063013, // You need at least ~1_SKILL_REQUIREMENT~ ~2_SKILL_NAME~ skill to use that ability.
-                    args
-                );
+                // You need at least ~1_SKILL_REQUIREMENT~ ~2_SKILL_NAME~ skill to use that ability.
+                Caster.SendLocalizedMessage(1063013, $"{RequiredSkill:0.#}\t{CastSkill.ToString()}\t ");
                 return false;
             }
 
             if (Caster.Mana < mana)
             {
-                Caster.SendLocalizedMessage(
-                    1060174, // You must have at least ~1_MANA_REQUIREMENT~ Mana to use this ability.
-                    mana.ToString()
-                );
+                // You must have at least ~1_MANA_REQUIREMENT~ Mana to use this ability.
+                Caster.SendLocalizedMessage(1060174, mana.ToString());
                 return false;
             }
 
@@ -71,19 +66,15 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Bushido
 
             if (Caster.Skills[CastSkill].Value < RequiredSkill)
             {
-                Caster.SendLocalizedMessage(
-                    1070768, // You need ~1_SKILL_REQUIREMENT~ Bushido skill to perform that attack!
-                    RequiredSkill.ToString("F1")
-                );
+                // You need ~1_SKILL_REQUIREMENT~ Bushido skill to perform that attack!
+                Caster.SendLocalizedMessage(1070768, RequiredSkill.ToString("F1"));
                 return false;
             }
 
             if (Caster.Mana < mana)
             {
-                Caster.SendLocalizedMessage(
-                    1060174, // You must have at least ~1_MANA_REQUIREMENT~ Mana to use this ability.
-                    mana.ToString()
-                );
+                // You must have at least ~1_MANA_REQUIREMENT~ Mana to use this ability.
+                Caster.SendLocalizedMessage(1060174, mana.ToString());
                 return false;
             }
 
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Chivalry/CloseWounds.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Chivalry/CloseWounds.cs
index 615fc8202..650891d0c 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Chivalry/CloseWounds.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Chivalry/CloseWounds.cs
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Chivalry
             {
                 Caster.SendLocalizedMessage(1060178); // You are too far away to perform that action!
             }
-            else if (m is BaseCreature creature && creature.IsAnimatedDead)
+            else if (m is BaseCreature { IsAnimatedDead: true })
             {
                 Caster.SendLocalizedMessage(1061654); // You cannot heal that which is not alive.
             }
@@ -72,10 +72,8 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Chivalry
 
                 SpellHelper.Heal(toHeal, m, Caster, false);
 
-                m.SendLocalizedMessage(
-                    1060203,
-                    toHeal.ToString()
-                ); // You have had ~1_HEALED_AMOUNT~ hit points of damage healed.
+                // You have had ~1_HEALED_AMOUNT~ hit points of damage healed.
+                m.SendLocalizedMessage(1060203, toHeal.ToString());
 
                 m.PlaySound(0x202);
                 m.FixedParticles(0x376A, 1, 62, 9923, 3, 3, EffectLayer.Waist);
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Chivalry/ConsecrateWeapon.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Chivalry/ConsecrateWeapon.cs
index a204fe57c..4415f4e02 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Chivalry/ConsecrateWeapon.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Chivalry/ConsecrateWeapon.cs
@@ -46,17 +46,23 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Chivalry
                 switch (weapon.Skill)
                 {
                     case SkillName.Macing:
-                        itemID = 0xFB4;
-                        soundID = 0x232;
-                        break;
+                        {
+                            itemID = 0xFB4;
+                            soundID = 0x232;
+                            break;
+                        }
                     case SkillName.Archery:
-                        itemID = 0x13B1;
-                        soundID = 0x145;
-                        break;
+                        {
+                            itemID = 0x13B1;
+                            soundID = 0x145;
+                            break;
+                        }
                     default:
-                        itemID = 0xF5F;
-                        soundID = 0x56;
-                        break;
+                        {
+                            itemID = 0xF5F;
+                            soundID = 0x56;
+                            break;
+                        }
                 }
 
                 Caster.PlaySound(0x20C);
@@ -101,18 +107,15 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Chivalry
 
         private class ExpireTimer : Timer
         {
-            private readonly BaseWeapon m_Weapon;
+            private BaseWeapon _weapon;
 
-            public ExpireTimer(BaseWeapon weapon, TimeSpan delay) : base(delay)
-            {
-                m_Weapon = weapon;
-            }
+            public ExpireTimer(BaseWeapon weapon, TimeSpan delay) : base(delay) => _weapon = weapon;
 
             protected override void OnTick()
             {
-                m_Weapon.Consecrated = false;
-                Effects.PlaySound(m_Weapon.GetWorldLocation(), m_Weapon.Map, 0x1F8);
-                _table.Remove(m_Weapon);
+                _weapon.Consecrated = false;
+                Effects.PlaySound(_weapon.GetWorldLocation(), _weapon.Map, 0x1F8);
+                _table.Remove(_weapon);
             }
         }
     }
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Chivalry/NobleSacrifice.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Chivalry/NobleSacrifice.cs
index e874015e9..d6e9f4a79 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Chivalry/NobleSacrifice.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Chivalry/NobleSacrifice.cs
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 using System;
 using System.Collections.Generic;
+using Server.Collections;
 using Server.Gumps;
 using Server.Items;
 using Server.Mobiles;
@@ -34,21 +35,20 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Chivalry
         {
             if (CheckSequence())
             {
-                var targets = new List<Mobile>();
+                var eable = Caster.GetMobilesInRange(3);
+                using var pool = PooledRefQueue<Mobile>.Create();
 
-                foreach (var m in Caster.GetMobilesInRange(3)) // TODO: Validate range
+                foreach (var m in eable)
                 {
-                    if (m is BaseCreature creature && creature.IsAnimatedDead)
+                    if (m is not BaseCreature { IsAnimatedDead: true } && Caster != m && m.InLOS(Caster) &&
+                        Caster.CanBeBeneficial(m, false, true) && m is not Golem)
                     {
-                        continue;
-                    }
-
-                    if (Caster != m && m.InLOS(Caster) && Caster.CanBeBeneficial(m, false, true) && m is not Golem)
-                    {
-                        targets.Add(m);
+                        pool.Enqueue(m);
                     }
                 }
 
+                eable.Free();
+
                 Caster.PlaySound(0x244);
                 Caster.FixedParticles(0x3709, 1, 30, 9965, 5, 7, EffectLayer.Waist);
                 Caster.FixedParticles(0x376A, 1, 30, 9502, 5, 3, EffectLayer.Waist);
@@ -62,19 +62,18 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Chivalry
                 var sacrifice = false;
 
                 // TODO: Is there really a resurrection chance?
-                var resChance = 0.1 + 0.9 * Caster.Karma / 10000.0d;
+                var resChance = 0.1 + 0.9 * Caster.Karma / 10000;
 
-                for (var i = 0; i < targets.Count; ++i)
+                while (pool.Count > 0)
                 {
-                    var m = targets[i];
+                    var m = pool.Dequeue();
 
                     if (!m.Alive)
                     {
                         if (m.Region?.IsPartOf("Khaldun") == true)
                         {
-                            Caster.SendLocalizedMessage(
-                                1010395
-                            ); // The veil of death in this area is too strong and resists thy efforts to restore life.
+                            // The veil of death in this area is too strong and resists thy efforts to restore life.
+                            Caster.SendLocalizedMessage(1010395);
                         }
                         else if (resChance > Utility.RandomDouble())
                         {
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Chivalry/SacredJourney.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Chivalry/SacredJourney.cs
index 8245c88de..0022fafc1 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Chivalry/SacredJourney.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Chivalry/SacredJourney.cs
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Chivalry
             else if (!SpellHelper.CheckTravel(Caster, map, loc, TravelCheckType.RecallTo))
             {
             }
-            else if (map == Map.Felucca && Caster is PlayerMobile mobile && mobile.Young)
+            else if (map == Map.Felucca && Caster is PlayerMobile { Young: true } mobile)
             {
                 mobile.SendLocalizedMessage(1049543); // You decide against traveling to Felucca while you are still young.
             }
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Necromancy/BloodOathSpell.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Necromancy/BloodOathSpell.cs
index d1209838d..28f689e82 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Necromancy/BloodOathSpell.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Necromancy/BloodOathSpell.cs
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Necromancy
             Reagent.DaemonBlood
         );
 
-        private static readonly Dictionary<Mobile, Mobile> m_OathTable = new();
+        private static readonly Dictionary<Mobile, Mobile> _oathTable = new();
         private static readonly Dictionary<Mobile, ExpireTimer> _table = new();
 
         public BloodOathSpell(Mobile caster, Item scroll = null) : base(caster, scroll, _info)
@@ -38,11 +38,11 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Necromancy
             {
                 Caster.SendLocalizedMessage(1060508); // You can't curse that.
             }
-            else if (m_OathTable.ContainsKey(Caster))
+            else if (_oathTable.ContainsKey(Caster))
             {
                 Caster.SendLocalizedMessage(1061607); // You are already bonded in a Blood Oath.
             }
-            else if (m_OathTable.ContainsKey(m))
+            else if (_oathTable.ContainsKey(m))
             {
                 if (m.Player)
                 {
@@ -67,8 +67,8 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Necromancy
 
                 RemoveCurse(m);
 
-                m_OathTable[Caster] = Caster;
-                m_OathTable[m] = Caster;
+                _oathTable[Caster] = Caster;
+                _oathTable[m] = Caster;
 
                 m.Spell?.OnCasterHurt();
 
@@ -106,12 +106,12 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Necromancy
             if (_table.Remove(target, out var timer))
             {
                 var caster = timer.Caster;
-                if (m_OathTable.Remove(caster))
+                if (_oathTable.Remove(caster))
                 {
                     caster.SendLocalizedMessage(1061620); // Your Blood Oath has been broken.
                 }
 
-                if (m_OathTable.Remove(target))
+                if (_oathTable.Remove(target))
                 {
                     target.SendLocalizedMessage(1061620); // Your Blood Oath has been broken.
                 }
@@ -128,7 +128,7 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Necromancy
         }
 
         public static Mobile GetBloodOath(Mobile m) =>
-            m == null || m_OathTable.TryGetValue(m, out var oath) && oath == m ? null : oath;
+            m == null || _oathTable.TryGetValue(m, out var oath) && oath == m ? null : oath;
 
         private class ExpireTimer : Timer
         {
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Necromancy/CorpseSkin.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Necromancy/CorpseSkin.cs
index fb5909bd7..1ca3874c1 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Necromancy/CorpseSkin.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Necromancy/CorpseSkin.cs
@@ -114,30 +114,30 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Necromancy
 
         private class ExpireTimer : Timer
         {
-            private readonly Mobile m_Mobile;
-            private readonly ResistanceMod[] m_Mods;
+            private Mobile _mobile;
+            private ResistanceMod[] _mods;
 
             public ExpireTimer(Mobile m, ResistanceMod[] mods, TimeSpan delay) : base(delay)
             {
-                m_Mobile = m;
-                m_Mods = mods;
+                _mobile = m;
+                _mods = mods;
             }
 
             public void DoExpire()
             {
-                for (var i = 0; i < m_Mods.Length; ++i)
+                for (var i = 0; i < _mods.Length; ++i)
                 {
-                    m_Mobile.RemoveResistanceMod(m_Mods[i]);
+                    _mobile.RemoveResistanceMod(_mods[i]);
                 }
 
                 Stop();
-                BuffInfo.RemoveBuff(m_Mobile, BuffIcon.CorpseSkin);
-                _table.Remove(m_Mobile);
+                BuffInfo.RemoveBuff(_mobile, BuffIcon.CorpseSkin);
+                _table.Remove(_mobile);
             }
 
             protected override void OnTick()
             {
-                m_Mobile.SendLocalizedMessage(1061688); // Your skin returns to normal.
+                _mobile.SendLocalizedMessage(1061688); // Your skin returns to normal.
                 DoExpire();
             }
         }
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Necromancy/CurseWeapon.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Necromancy/CurseWeapon.cs
index 737645f75..4b3509836 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Necromancy/CurseWeapon.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Necromancy/CurseWeapon.cs
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Necromancy
                 Caster.PlaySound(0x387);
                 Caster.FixedParticles(0x3779, 1, 15, 9905, 32, 2, EffectLayer.Head);
                 Caster.FixedParticles(0x37B9, 1, 14, 9502, 32, 5, (EffectLayer)255);
-                new SoundEffectTimer(Caster).Start();
+                Timer.StartTimer(TimeSpan.FromSeconds(0.75), () => Caster.PlaySound(0xFA));
 
                 var duration = TimeSpan.FromSeconds(Caster.Skills.SpiritSpeak.Value / 3.4 + 1.0);
 
@@ -64,33 +64,15 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Necromancy
 
         private class ExpireTimer : Timer
         {
-            private readonly BaseWeapon m_Weapon;
+            private BaseWeapon _weapon;
 
-            public ExpireTimer(BaseWeapon weapon, TimeSpan delay) : base(delay)
-            {
-                m_Weapon = weapon;
-            }
+            public ExpireTimer(BaseWeapon weapon, TimeSpan delay) : base(delay) => _weapon = weapon;
 
             protected override void OnTick()
             {
-                m_Weapon.Cursed = false;
-                Effects.PlaySound(m_Weapon.GetWorldLocation(), m_Weapon.Map, 0xFA);
-                _table.Remove(m_Weapon);
-            }
-        }
-
-        private class SoundEffectTimer : Timer
-        {
-            private readonly Mobile m_Mobile;
-
-            public SoundEffectTimer(Mobile m) : base(TimeSpan.FromSeconds(0.75))
-            {
-                m_Mobile = m;
-            }
-
-            protected override void OnTick()
-            {
-                m_Mobile.PlaySound(0xFA);
+                _weapon.Cursed = false;
+                Effects.PlaySound(_weapon.GetWorldLocation(), _weapon.Map, 0xFA);
+                _table.Remove(_weapon);
             }
         }
     }
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Necromancy/MindRot.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Necromancy/MindRot.cs
index c541d8896..33ec8d784 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Necromancy/MindRot.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Necromancy/MindRot.cs
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Necromancy
             Reagent.DaemonBlood
         );
 
-        private static readonly Dictionary<Mobile, MRBucket> _table = new();
+        private static readonly Dictionary<Mobile, MRExpireTimer> _table = new();
 
         public MindRotSpell(Mobile caster, Item scroll = null) : base(caster, scroll, _info)
         {
@@ -52,13 +52,10 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Necromancy
                 m.PlaySound(0x258);
                 m.FixedParticles(0x373A, 1, 17, 9903, 15, 4, EffectLayer.Head);
 
-                var duration =
-                    TimeSpan.FromSeconds(
-                        ((GetDamageSkill(Caster) - GetResistSkill(m)) / 5.0 + 20.0) * (m.Player ? 1.0 : 2.0)
-                    );
+                var duration = ((GetDamageSkill(Caster) - GetResistSkill(m)) / 5.0 + 20.0) * (m.Player ? 1.0 : 2.0);
                 m.CheckSkill(SkillName.MagicResist, 0.0, 120.0); // Skill check for gain
 
-                SetMindRotScalar(Caster, m, m.Player ? 1.25 : 2.00, duration);
+                SetMindRotScalar(Caster, m, m.Player ? 1.25 : 2.00, TimeSpan.FromSeconds(duration));
 
                 HarmfulSpell(m);
             }
@@ -73,11 +70,12 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Necromancy
 
         public static bool ClearMindRotScalar(Mobile m)
         {
-            if (_table.Remove(m, out var tmpB))
+            if (_table.Remove(m, out var timer))
             {
-                tmpB.m_MRExpireTimer.Stop();
+                timer.Stop();
                 m.SendLocalizedMessage(1060872); // Your mind feels normal again.
                 BuffInfo.RemoveBuff(m, BuffIcon.Mindrot);
+
                 return true;
             }
 
@@ -88,9 +86,9 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Necromancy
 
         public static bool GetMindRotScalar(Mobile m, ref double scalar)
         {
-            if (_table.TryGetValue(m, out var tmpB))
+            if (_table.TryGetValue(m, out var timer))
             {
-                scalar = tmpB.m_Scalar;
+                scalar = timer._double;
                 return true;
             }
 
@@ -101,10 +99,11 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Necromancy
         {
             if (!_table.ContainsKey(target))
             {
-                var tmpB = new MRBucket(scalar, new MRExpireTimer(target, duration));
-                _table.Add(target, tmpB);
+                var timer = new MRExpireTimer(target, scalar, duration);
+                timer.Start();
+                _table[target] = timer;
+
                 BuffInfo.AddBuff(target, new BuffInfo(BuffIcon.Mindrot, 1075665, duration, target));
-                tmpB.m_MRExpireTimer.Start();
                 target.SendLocalizedMessage(1074384);
             }
         }
@@ -112,37 +111,27 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Necromancy
 
     public class MRExpireTimer : Timer
     {
-        private readonly DateTime m_End;
-        private readonly Mobile m_Target;
+        private DateTime _end;
+        private Mobile _target;
+        public double _double;
 
-        public MRExpireTimer(Mobile target, TimeSpan delay) : base(
+        public MRExpireTimer(Mobile target, double scalar, TimeSpan delay) : base(
             TimeSpan.FromSeconds(1.0),
             TimeSpan.FromSeconds(1.0)
         )
         {
-            m_Target = target;
-            m_End = Core.Now + delay;
+            _double = scalar;
+            _target = target;
+            _end = Core.Now + delay;
         }
 
         protected override void OnTick()
         {
-            if (m_Target.Deleted || !m_Target.Alive || Core.Now >= m_End)
+            if (_target.Deleted || !_target.Alive || Core.Now >= _end)
             {
-                MindRotSpell.ClearMindRotScalar(m_Target);
+                MindRotSpell.ClearMindRotScalar(_target);
+                Stop();
             }
         }
     }
-
-    public class MRBucket
-    {
-        public MRExpireTimer m_MRExpireTimer;
-
-        public double m_Scalar;
-
-        public MRBucket(double theScalar, MRExpireTimer theTimer)
-        {
-            m_Scalar = theScalar;
-            m_MRExpireTimer = theTimer;
-        }
-    }
 }
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Necromancy/NecromancerSpell.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Necromancy/NecromancerSpell.cs
index a23f9c29e..ec46553e3 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Necromancy/NecromancerSpell.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Necromancy/NecromancerSpell.cs
@@ -18,10 +18,9 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Necromancy
 
         public override bool ClearHandsOnCast => false;
 
+        // Necromancer spells are not affected by fast cast items, though they are by fast cast recovery
         public override double CastDelayFastScalar =>
-            Core.SE
-                ? base.CastDelayFastScalar
-                : 0; // Necromancer spells are not affected by fast cast items, though they are by fast cast recovery
+            Core.SE ? base.CastDelayFastScalar : 0;
 
         public override int ComputeKarmaAward()
         {
@@ -29,8 +28,8 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Necromancy
             // int karma = -(70 + (10 * (int)Circle));
             var karma = -(40 + (int)(10 * (CastDelayBase.TotalSeconds / CastDelaySecondsPerTick)));
 
-            if (Core.ML
-            ) // Pub 36: "Added a new property called Increased Karma Loss which grants higher karma loss for casting necromancy spells."
+            // Pub 36: "Added a new property called Increased Karma Loss which grants higher karma loss for casting necromancy spells."
+            if (Core.ML)
             {
                 karma += AOS.Scale(karma, AosAttributes.GetValue(Caster, AosAttribute.IncreasedKarmaLoss));
             }
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Necromancy/PainSpike.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Necromancy/PainSpike.cs
index e270c144c..bda27ea19 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Necromancy/PainSpike.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Necromancy/PainSpike.cs
@@ -90,26 +90,26 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Necromancy
 
         private class InternalTimer : Timer
         {
-            private readonly Mobile m_Mobile;
-            private readonly int m_ToRestore;
+            private Mobile _mobile;
+            private int _toRestore;
 
             public InternalTimer(Mobile m, double toRestore) : base(TimeSpan.FromSeconds(10.0))
             {
 
-                m_Mobile = m;
-                m_ToRestore = (int)toRestore;
+                _mobile = m;
+                _toRestore = (int)toRestore;
             }
 
             protected override void OnTick()
             {
-                _table.Remove(m_Mobile);
+                _table.Remove(_mobile);
 
-                if (m_Mobile.Alive && !m_Mobile.IsDeadBondedPet)
+                if (_mobile.Alive && !_mobile.IsDeadBondedPet)
                 {
-                    m_Mobile.Hits += m_ToRestore;
+                    _mobile.Hits += _toRestore;
                 }
 
-                BuffInfo.RemoveBuff(m_Mobile, BuffIcon.PainSpike);
+                BuffInfo.RemoveBuff(_mobile, BuffIcon.PainSpike);
             }
         }
     }
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Necromancy/PoisonStrike.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Necromancy/PoisonStrike.cs
index a978d9834..37abae773 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Necromancy/PoisonStrike.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Necromancy/PoisonStrike.cs
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 using System;
-using System.Collections.Generic;
+using Server.Collections;
 using Server.Items;
 using Server.Mobiles;
 using Server.Targeting;
@@ -16,8 +16,7 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Necromancy
             Reagent.NoxCrystal
         );
 
-        public PoisonStrikeSpell(Mobile caster, Item scroll = null)
-            : base(caster, scroll, _info)
+        public PoisonStrikeSpell(Mobile caster, Item scroll = null) : base(caster, scroll, _info)
         {
         }
 
@@ -30,11 +29,6 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Necromancy
 
         public void Target(Mobile m)
         {
-            if (m == null)
-            {
-                return;
-            }
-
             if (CheckHSequence(m))
             {
                 SpellHelper.Turn(Caster, m);
@@ -48,39 +42,39 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Necromancy
                 // Check magic resist for skill, but do not use return value
                 // reports from OSI:  Necro spells don't give Resist gain
 
-                Effects.SendLocationParticles(
-                    EffectItem.Create(m.Location, m.Map, EffectItem.DefaultDuration),
-                    0x36B0,
-                    1,
-                    14,
-                    63,
-                    7,
-                    9915,
-                    0
-                );
-                Effects.PlaySound(m.Location, m.Map, 0x229);
-
-                var damage = Utility.RandomMinMax(Core.ML ? 32 : 36, 40) * ((300 + GetDamageSkill(Caster) * 9) / 1000);
-
-                var sdiBonus = (double)AosAttributes.GetValue(Caster, AosAttribute.SpellDamage) / 100;
-                var pvmDamage = damage * (1 + sdiBonus);
-
-                if (Core.ML && sdiBonus > 0.15)
-                {
-                    sdiBonus = 0.15;
-                }
-
-                var pvpDamage = damage * (1 + sdiBonus);
-
                 var map = m.Map;
 
                 if (map != null)
                 {
-                    var targets = new List<Mobile>();
+                    Effects.SendLocationParticles(
+                        EffectItem.Create(m.Location, m.Map, EffectItem.DefaultDuration),
+                        0x36B0,
+                        1,
+                        14,
+                        63,
+                        7,
+                        9915,
+                        0
+                    );
+                    Effects.PlaySound(m.Location, m.Map, 0x229);
+
+                    var damage = Utility.RandomMinMax(Core.ML ? 32 : 36, 40) * ((300 + GetDamageSkill(Caster) * 9) / 1000);
+
+                    var sdiBonus = (double)AosAttributes.GetValue(Caster, AosAttribute.SpellDamage) / 100;
+                    var pvmDamage = damage * (1 + sdiBonus);
+
+                    if (Core.ML && sdiBonus > 0.15)
+                    {
+                        sdiBonus = 0.15;
+                    }
+
+                    var pvpDamage = damage * (1 + sdiBonus);
+
+                    using var pool = PooledRefQueue<Mobile>.Create();
 
                     if (Caster.CanBeHarmful(m, false))
                     {
-                        targets.Add(m);
+                        pool.Enqueue(m);
                     }
 
                     var eable = m.GetMobilesInRange(2);
@@ -92,15 +86,15 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Necromancy
                             SpellHelper.ValidIndirectTarget(Caster, targ) &&
                             Caster.CanBeHarmful(targ, false))
                         {
-                            targets.Add(targ);
+                            pool.Enqueue(targ);
                         }
                     }
 
                     eable.Free();
 
-                    for (var i = 0; i < targets.Count; ++i)
+                    while (pool.Count > 0)
                     {
-                        var targ = targets[i];
+                        var targ = pool.Dequeue();
                         int num;
 
                         if (targ.InRange(m.Location, 0))
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Necromancy/Strangle.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Necromancy/Strangle.cs
index a7aeab5dd..80a622fcc 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Necromancy/Strangle.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Necromancy/Strangle.cs
@@ -70,42 +70,38 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Necromancy
             }
 
             // Calculations for the buff bar
-            var spiritlevel = Caster.Skills.SpiritSpeak.Value / 10;
-            if (spiritlevel < 4)
+            var spiritlevel = Math.Min(4, Caster.Skills.SpiritSpeak.Value / 10);
+
+            const int minDamage = 4;
+            var maxDamage = ((int)spiritlevel + 1) * 3;
+            var args = $"{minDamage}\t{maxDamage}";
+
+            var count = (int)spiritlevel;
+            var maxCount = count;
+            var hitDelay = 5;
+            var length = hitDelay;
+
+            while (count > 1)
             {
-                spiritlevel = 4;
-            }
-
-            var d_MinDamage = 4;
-            var d_MaxDamage = ((int)spiritlevel + 1) * 3;
-            var args = $"{d_MinDamage}\t{d_MaxDamage}";
-
-            var i_Count = (int)spiritlevel;
-            var i_MaxCount = i_Count;
-            var i_HitDelay = 5;
-            var i_Length = i_HitDelay;
-
-            while (i_Count > 1)
-            {
-                --i_Count;
-                if (i_HitDelay > 1)
+                --count;
+                if (hitDelay > 1)
                 {
-                    if (i_MaxCount < 5)
+                    if (maxCount < 5)
                     {
-                        --i_HitDelay;
+                        --hitDelay;
                     }
                     else
                     {
-                        var delay = (int)Math.Ceiling((1.0 + 5 * i_Count) / i_MaxCount);
+                        var delay = (int)Math.Ceiling((1.0 + 5 * count) / maxCount);
 
-                        i_HitDelay = delay <= 5 ? delay : 5;
+                        hitDelay = delay <= 5 ? delay : 5;
                     }
                 }
 
-                i_Length += i_HitDelay;
+                length += hitDelay;
             }
 
-            var t_Duration = TimeSpan.FromSeconds(i_Length);
+            var t_Duration = TimeSpan.FromSeconds(length);
             BuffInfo.AddBuff(m, new BuffInfo(BuffIcon.Strangle, 1075794, 1075795, t_Duration, m, args));
 
             FinishSequence();
@@ -130,106 +126,98 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Necromancy
 
         private class InternalTimer : Timer
         {
-            private readonly Mobile m_From;
-            private readonly double m_MaxBaseDamage;
-            private readonly int m_MaxCount;
-            private readonly double m_MinBaseDamage;
-            private readonly Mobile m_Target;
-            private int m_Count;
-            private int m_HitDelay;
-
-            private DateTime m_NextHit;
+            private Mobile _from;
+            private double _maxBaseDamage;
+            private int _maxCount;
+            private double _minBaseDamage;
+            private Mobile _target;
+            private int _count;
+            private int _hitDelay;
+            private DateTime _nextHit;
 
             public InternalTimer(Mobile target, Mobile from) : base(TimeSpan.FromSeconds(0.1), TimeSpan.FromSeconds(0.1))
             {
 
-                m_Target = target;
-                m_From = from;
+                _target = target;
+                _from = from;
 
                 var spiritLevel = from.Skills.SpiritSpeak.Value / 10;
 
-                m_MinBaseDamage = spiritLevel - 2;
-                m_MaxBaseDamage = spiritLevel + 1;
+                _minBaseDamage = spiritLevel - 2;
+                _maxBaseDamage = spiritLevel + 1;
 
-                m_HitDelay = 5;
-                m_NextHit = Core.Now + TimeSpan.FromSeconds(m_HitDelay);
+                _hitDelay = 5;
+                _nextHit = Core.Now + TimeSpan.FromSeconds(_hitDelay);
 
-                m_Count = (int)spiritLevel;
-
-                if (m_Count < 4)
-                {
-                    m_Count = 4;
-                }
-
-                m_MaxCount = m_Count;
+                _maxCount = _count = Math.Min(4, (int)spiritLevel);
             }
 
             protected override void OnTick()
             {
-                if (!m_Target.Alive)
+                if (!_target.Alive)
                 {
-                    _table.Remove(m_Target);
+                    _table.Remove(_target);
                     Stop();
                 }
 
-                if (!m_Target.Alive || Core.Now < m_NextHit)
+                if (!_target.Alive || Core.Now < _nextHit)
                 {
                     return;
                 }
 
-                --m_Count;
+                --_count;
 
-                if (m_HitDelay > 1)
+                if (_hitDelay > 1)
                 {
-                    if (m_MaxCount < 5)
+                    if (_maxCount < 5)
                     {
-                        --m_HitDelay;
+                        --_hitDelay;
                     }
                     else
                     {
-                        var delay = (int)Math.Ceiling((1.0 + 5 * m_Count) / m_MaxCount);
+                        var delay = (int)Math.Ceiling((1.0 + 5 * _count) / _maxCount);
 
                         if (delay <= 5)
                         {
-                            m_HitDelay = delay;
+                            _hitDelay = delay;
                         }
                         else
                         {
-                            m_HitDelay = 5;
+                            _hitDelay = 5;
                         }
                     }
                 }
 
-                if (m_Count == 0)
+                if (_count == 0)
                 {
-                    m_Target.SendLocalizedMessage(1061687); // You can breath normally again.
-                    _table.Remove(m_Target);
+                    _target.SendLocalizedMessage(1061687); // You can breath normally again.
+                    _table.Remove(_target);
                     Stop();
                 }
                 else
                 {
-                    m_NextHit = Core.Now + TimeSpan.FromSeconds(m_HitDelay);
+                    _nextHit = Core.Now + TimeSpan.FromSeconds(_hitDelay);
 
-                    var damage = m_MinBaseDamage + Utility.RandomDouble() * (m_MaxBaseDamage - m_MinBaseDamage);
+                    var damage = _minBaseDamage + Utility.RandomDouble() * (_maxBaseDamage - _minBaseDamage);
 
-                    damage *= 3 - (double)m_Target.Stam / m_Target.StamMax * 2;
+                    damage *= 3 - (double)_target.Stam / _target.StamMax * 2;
 
                     if (damage < 1)
                     {
                         damage = 1;
                     }
 
-                    if (!m_Target.Player)
+                    if (!_target.Player)
                     {
                         damage *= 1.75;
                     }
 
-                    AOS.Damage(m_Target, m_From, (int)damage, 0, 0, 0, 100, 0);
+                    AOS.Damage(_target, _from, (int)damage, 0, 0, 0, 100, 0);
 
-                    if (Utility.RandomDouble() >= 0.60
-                    ) // OSI: randomly revealed between first and third damage tick, guessing 60% chance
+                    // OSI: randomly revealed between first and third damage tick, guessing 60% chance
+                    if (Utility.RandomDouble() >= 0.60)
                     {
-                        m_Target.RevealingAction();
+                        _target.RevealingAction();
                     }
                 }
             }
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Necromancy/Wither.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Necromancy/Wither.cs
index 9ecf7fdfe..2acc4cb94 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Necromancy/Wither.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Necromancy/Wither.cs
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 using System;
 using System.Collections.Generic;
+using Server.Collections;
 using Server.Items;
 using Server.Mobiles;
 
@@ -42,35 +43,40 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Necromancy
 
                 if (map != null)
                 {
-                    var targets = new List<Mobile>();
+                    using var pool = PooledRefQueue<Mobile>.Create();
 
                     var cbc = Caster as BaseCreature;
                     var isMonster = cbc?.Controlled == false && !cbc.Summoned;
 
-                    foreach (var m in Caster.GetMobilesInRange(Core.ML ? 4 : 5))
+                    var eable = Caster.GetMobilesInRange(Core.ML ? 4 : 5);
+                    foreach (var m in eable)
                     {
-                        if (Caster != m && Caster.InLOS(m) && (isMonster || SpellHelper.ValidIndirectTarget(Caster, m)) &&
-                            Caster.CanBeHarmful(m, false))
+                        if (Caster == m || !Caster.InLOS(m) || (!isMonster && !SpellHelper.ValidIndirectTarget(Caster, m)) ||
+                            !Caster.CanBeHarmful(m, false))
                         {
-                            if (isMonster)
+                            continue;
+                        }
+
+                        if (isMonster)
+                        {
+                            if (m is BaseCreature bc)
                             {
-                                if (m is BaseCreature bc)
-                                {
-                                    if (!bc.Controlled && !bc.Summoned && bc.Team == cbc.Team)
-                                    {
-                                        continue;
-                                    }
-                                }
-                                else if (!m.Player)
+                                if (!bc.Controlled && !bc.Summoned && bc.Team == cbc.Team)
                                 {
                                     continue;
                                 }
                             }
-
-                            targets.Add(m);
+                            else if (!m.Player)
+                            {
+                                continue;
+                            }
                         }
+
+                        pool.Enqueue(m);
                     }
 
+                    eable.Free();
+
                     Effects.PlaySound(Caster.Location, map, 0x1FB);
                     Effects.PlaySound(Caster.Location, map, 0x10B);
                     Effects.SendLocationParticles(
@@ -84,9 +90,9 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Necromancy
                         0
                     );
 
-                    for (var i = 0; i < targets.Count; ++i)
+                    while (pool.Count > 0)
                     {
-                        var m = targets[i];
+                        var m = pool.Dequeue();
 
                         Caster.DoHarmful(m);
                         m.FixedParticles(0x374A, 1, 15, 9502, 97, 3, (EffectLayer)255);
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Necromancy/WraithForm.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Necromancy/WraithForm.cs
index a866e58be..3d7e3ebb3 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Necromancy/WraithForm.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Necromancy/WraithForm.cs
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Necromancy
 
         public override void RemoveEffect(Mobile m)
         {
-            if (m is PlayerMobile mobile && mobile.AccessLevel == AccessLevel.Player)
+            if (m is PlayerMobile { AccessLevel: AccessLevel.Player } mobile)
             {
                 mobile.IgnoreMobiles = false;
             }
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Ninjitsu/AnimalForm.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Ninjitsu/AnimalForm.cs
index 63874e672..f68c03934 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Ninjitsu/AnimalForm.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Ninjitsu/AnimalForm.cs
@@ -30,8 +30,7 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Ninjitsu
 
         private bool m_WasMoving;
 
-        public AnimalForm(Mobile caster, Item scroll)
-            : base(caster, scroll, _info)
+        public AnimalForm(Mobile caster, Item scroll) : base(caster, scroll, _info)
         {
         }
 
@@ -477,10 +476,8 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Ninjitsu
 
                 if (mana > m_Caster.Mana)
                 {
-                    m_Caster.SendLocalizedMessage(
-                        1060174, // You must have at least ~1_MANA_REQUIREMENT~ Mana to use this ability.
-                        mana.ToString()
-                    );
+                    // You must have at least ~1_MANA_REQUIREMENT~ Mana to use this ability.
+                    m_Caster.SendLocalizedMessage(1060174, mana.ToString());
                 }
                 else if (m_Caster is PlayerMobile mobile && mobile.MountBlockReason != BlockMountType.None)
                 {
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Ninjitsu/KiAttack.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Ninjitsu/KiAttack.cs
index 82c9ea6de..7d76386cf 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Ninjitsu/KiAttack.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Ninjitsu/KiAttack.cs
@@ -64,6 +64,8 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Ninjitsu
                 return;
             }
 
+            ClearCurrentMove(attacker);
+
             if (GetBonus(attacker) == 0.0)
             {
                 attacker.SendLocalizedMessage(1063101); // You were too close to your target to cause any additional damage.
@@ -73,15 +75,12 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Ninjitsu
                 attacker.FixedParticles(0x37BE, 1, 5, 0x26BD, 0x0, 0x1, EffectLayer.Waist);
                 attacker.PlaySound(0x510);
 
-                attacker.SendLocalizedMessage(
-                    1063100
-                ); // Your quick flight to your target causes extra damage as you strike!
+                // Your quick flight to your target causes extra damage as you strike!
+                attacker.SendLocalizedMessage(1063100);
                 defender.FixedParticles(0x37BE, 1, 5, 0x26BD, 0, 0x1, EffectLayer.Waist);
 
                 CheckGain(attacker);
             }
-
-            ClearCurrentMove(attacker);
         }
 
         public override void OnClearMove(Mobile from)
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Ninjitsu/MirrorImage.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Ninjitsu/MirrorImage.cs
index e19d33650..ebfe0d702 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Ninjitsu/MirrorImage.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Ninjitsu/MirrorImage.cs
@@ -69,9 +69,8 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Ninjitsu
 
             if (Caster.Followers + 1 > Caster.FollowersMax)
             {
-                Caster.SendLocalizedMessage(
-                    1063133
-                ); // You cannot summon a mirror image because you have too many followers.
+                // You cannot summon a mirror image because you have too many followers.
+                Caster.SendLocalizedMessage(1063133);
                 return false;
             }
 
@@ -101,9 +100,8 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Ninjitsu
             }
             else if (Caster.Followers + 1 > Caster.FollowersMax)
             {
-                Caster.SendLocalizedMessage(
-                    1063133
-                ); // You cannot summon a mirror image because you have too many followers.
+                // You cannot summon a mirror image because you have too many followers.
+                Caster.SendLocalizedMessage(1063133);
             }
             else if (TransformationSpellHelper.UnderTransformation(Caster, typeof(HorrificBeastSpell)))
             {
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Ninjitsu/NinjaSpell.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Ninjitsu/NinjaSpell.cs
index 93430a678..bdf3c1db3 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Ninjitsu/NinjaSpell.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Ninjitsu/NinjaSpell.cs
@@ -44,20 +44,15 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Ninjitsu
 
             if (Caster.Skills[CastSkill].Value < RequiredSkill)
             {
-                var args = $"{RequiredSkill:F1}\t{CastSkill.ToString()}\t ";
-                Caster.SendLocalizedMessage(
-                    1063013,
-                    args
-                ); // You need at least ~1_SKILL_REQUIREMENT~ ~2_SKILL_NAME~ skill to use that ability.
+                // You need at least ~1_SKILL_REQUIREMENT~ ~2_SKILL_NAME~ skill to use that ability.
+                Caster.SendLocalizedMessage(1063013, $"{RequiredSkill:F1}\t{CastSkill.ToString()}\t ");
                 return false;
             }
 
             if (Caster.Mana < mana)
             {
-                Caster.SendLocalizedMessage(
-                    1060174,
-                    mana.ToString()
-                ); // You must have at least ~1_MANA_REQUIREMENT~ Mana to use this ability.
+                // You must have at least ~1_MANA_REQUIREMENT~ Mana to use this ability.
+                Caster.SendLocalizedMessage(1060174, mana.ToString());
                 return false;
             }
 
@@ -70,19 +65,15 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Ninjitsu
 
             if (Caster.Skills[CastSkill].Value < RequiredSkill)
             {
-                Caster.SendLocalizedMessage(
-                    1063352,
-                    RequiredSkill.ToString("F1")
-                ); // You need ~1_SKILL_REQUIREMENT~ Ninjitsu skill to perform that attack!
+                // You need ~1_SKILL_REQUIREMENT~ Ninjitsu skill to perform that attack!
+                Caster.SendLocalizedMessage(1063352, RequiredSkill.ToString("F1"));
                 return false;
             }
 
             if (Caster.Mana < mana)
             {
-                Caster.SendLocalizedMessage(
-                    1060174,
-                    mana.ToString()
-                ); // You must have at least ~1_MANA_REQUIREMENT~ Mana to use this ability.
+                // You must have at least ~1_MANA_REQUIREMENT~ Mana to use this ability.
+                Caster.SendLocalizedMessage(1060174, mana.ToString());
                 return false;
             }
 
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Spellweaving/ArcaneCircle.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Spellweaving/ArcaneCircle.cs
index de4e854ee..7662bd857 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Spellweaving/ArcaneCircle.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Spellweaving/ArcaneCircle.cs
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 using System;
-using System.Collections.Generic;
+using Server.Collections;
 using Server.Items;
 using Server.Mobiles;
 
@@ -13,8 +13,7 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Spellweaving
             -1
         );
 
-        public ArcaneCircleSpell(Mobile caster, Item scroll = null)
-            : base(caster, scroll, _info)
+        public ArcaneCircleSpell(Mobile caster, Item scroll = null) : base(caster, scroll, _info)
         {
         }
 
@@ -27,13 +26,12 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Spellweaving
         {
             if (!IsValidLocation(Caster.Location, Caster.Map))
             {
-                Caster.SendLocalizedMessage(
-                    1072705
-                ); // You must be standing on an arcane circle, pentagram or abbatoir to use this spell.
+                // You must be standing on an arcane circle, pentagram or abattoir to use this spell.
+                Caster.SendLocalizedMessage(1072705);
                 return false;
             }
 
-            if (GetArcanists().Count < 2)
+            if (!CheckArcanists())
             {
                 Caster.SendLocalizedMessage(1080452); // There are not enough spellweavers present to create an Arcane Focus.
                 return false;
@@ -49,21 +47,18 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Spellweaving
                 Caster.FixedParticles(0x3779, 10, 20, 0x0, EffectLayer.Waist);
                 Caster.PlaySound(0x5C0);
 
-                var Arcanists = GetArcanists();
+                var spellWeaving = Caster.Skills.Spellweaving.Value;
+                using var pool = GetArcanists(spellWeaving);
 
-                var duration = TimeSpan.FromHours(Math.Max(1, (int)(Caster.Skills.Spellweaving.Value / 24)));
+                var duration = TimeSpan.FromHours(Math.Max(1, (int)(spellWeaving / 24)));
 
                 var strengthBonus =
-                    Math.Min(
-                        Arcanists.Count,
-                        IsSanctuary(Caster.Location, Caster.Map)
-                            ? 6
-                            : 5
-                    ); // The Sanctuary is a special, single location place
+                    Math.Min(pool.Count, IsSanctuary(Caster.Location, Caster.Map) ? 6 : 5);
 
-                for (var i = 0; i < Arcanists.Count; i++)
+                while (pool.Count > 0)
                 {
-                    GiveArcaneFocus(Arcanists[i], duration, strengthBonus);
+                    var m = pool.Dequeue();
+                    GiveArcaneFocus(m, duration, strengthBonus);
                 }
             }
 
@@ -108,6 +103,7 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Spellweaving
             {
                 if (item.Z + item.ItemData.CalcHeight == location.Z && IsValidTile(item.ItemID))
                 {
+                    eable.Free();
                     return true;
                 }
             }
@@ -120,27 +116,43 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Spellweaving
         public static bool IsValidTile(int itemID) =>
             itemID is 0xFEA or 0x1216 or 0x307F or 0x1D10 or 0x1D0F or 0x1D1F or 0x1D12;
 
-        private List<Mobile> GetArcanists()
+        private bool CheckArcanists()
         {
-            var weavers = new List<Mobile> { Caster };
+            var spellWeaving = Caster.Skills.Spellweaving.Value;
+            var eable = Caster.GetMobilesInRange(1);
+            foreach (var m in eable)
+            {
+                if (m != Caster && m is PlayerMobile && Caster.CanBeBeneficial(m, false) &&
+                    Math.Abs(spellWeaving - m.Skills.Spellweaving.Value) <= 20)
+                {
+                    eable.Free();
+                    return true;
+                }
+            }
 
+            eable.Free();
+            return false;
+        }
+
+        private PooledRefQueue<Mobile> GetArcanists(double spellWeaving)
+        {
             // OSI Verified: Even enemies/combatants count
             // Everyone gets the Arcane Focus, power capped elsewhere
 
+            var pool = PooledRefQueue<Mobile>.Create();
             var eable = Caster.GetMobilesInRange(1);
 
             foreach (var m in eable)
             {
                 if (m != Caster && m is PlayerMobile && Caster.CanBeBeneficial(m, false) &&
-                    Math.Abs(Caster.Skills.Spellweaving.Value - m.Skills.Spellweaving.Value) <= 20)
+                    Math.Abs(spellWeaving - m.Skills.Spellweaving.Value) <= 20)
                 {
-                    weavers.Add(m);
+                    pool.Enqueue(m);
                 }
             }
 
             eable.Free();
-
-            return weavers;
+            return pool;
         }
 
         private void GiveArcaneFocus(Mobile to, TimeSpan duration, int strengthBonus)
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Spellweaving/ArcaneForm.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Spellweaving/ArcaneForm.cs
index 91e817c15..6d4511fc1 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Spellweaving/ArcaneForm.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Spellweaving/ArcaneForm.cs
@@ -29,15 +29,7 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Spellweaving
         {
         }
 
-        public override bool CheckCast()
-        {
-            if (!TransformationSpellHelper.CheckCast(Caster, this))
-            {
-                return false;
-            }
-
-            return base.CheckCast();
-        }
+        public override bool CheckCast() => TransformationSpellHelper.CheckCast(Caster, this) && base.CheckCast();
 
         public override void OnCast()
         {
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Spellweaving/ArcanistSpell.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Spellweaving/ArcanistSpell.cs
index bd4e75b5d..74b8bedbc 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Spellweaving/ArcanistSpell.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Spellweaving/ArcanistSpell.cs
@@ -8,8 +8,7 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Spellweaving
     {
         private int m_CastTimeFocusLevel;
 
-        public ArcanistSpell(Mobile caster, Item scroll, SpellInfo info)
-            : base(caster, scroll, info)
+        public ArcanistSpell(Mobile caster, Item scroll, SpellInfo info) : base(caster, scroll, info)
         {
         }
 
@@ -47,9 +46,8 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Spellweaving
 
             if (!CheckExpansion(caster))
             {
-                caster.SendLocalizedMessage(
-                    1072176
-                ); // You must upgrade to the Mondain's Legacy Expansion Pack before using that ability
+                // You must upgrade to the Mondain's Legacy Expansion Pack before using that ability
+                caster.SendLocalizedMessage(1072176);
                 return false;
             }
 
@@ -59,9 +57,8 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Spellweaving
 
                 if (context?.Spellweaving != true)
                 {
-                    mobile.SendLocalizedMessage(
-                        1073220
-                    ); // You must have completed the epic arcanist quest to use this ability.
+                    // You must have completed the epic arcanist quest to use this ability.
+                    mobile.SendLocalizedMessage(1073220);
                     return false;
                 }
             }
@@ -70,19 +67,15 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Spellweaving
 
             if (caster.Mana < mana)
             {
-                caster.SendLocalizedMessage(
-                    1060174,
-                    mana.ToString()
-                ); // You must have at least ~1_MANA_REQUIREMENT~ Mana to use this ability.
+                // You must have at least ~1_MANA_REQUIREMENT~ Mana to use this ability.
+                caster.SendLocalizedMessage(1060174, mana.ToString());
                 return false;
             }
 
             if (caster.Skills[CastSkill].Value < RequiredSkill)
             {
-                caster.SendLocalizedMessage(
-                    1063013,
-                    $"{RequiredSkill:F1}\t{"#1044114"}"
-                ); // You need at least ~1_SKILL_REQUIREMENT~ ~2_SKILL_NAME~ skill to use that ability.
+                // You need at least ~1_SKILL_REQUIREMENT~ ~2_SKILL_NAME~ skill to use that ability.
+                caster.SendLocalizedMessage(1063013, $"{RequiredSkill:F1}\t{"#1044114"}");
                 return false;
             }
 
@@ -137,17 +130,12 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Spellweaving
                 (50 + 2 * (GetResistSkill(m) - GetDamageSkill(Caster))) /
                 100; // TODO: According to the guide this is it.. but.. is it correct per OSI?
 
-            if (percent <= 0)
+            return percent switch
             {
-                return false;
-            }
-
-            if (percent >= 1.0)
-            {
-                return true;
-            }
-
-            return percent >= Utility.RandomDouble();
+                <= 0   => false,
+                >= 1.0 => true,
+                _      => percent >= Utility.RandomDouble()
+            };
         }
     }
 }
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Spellweaving/AttuneWeapon.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Spellweaving/AttuneWeapon.cs
index 1adc28c12..aa898843c 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Spellweaving/AttuneWeapon.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Spellweaving/AttuneWeapon.cs
@@ -83,10 +83,8 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Spellweaving
             damage -= absorbed;
             defender.MeleeDamageAbsorb -= absorbed;
 
-            defender.SendLocalizedMessage(
-                1075127,
-                $"{absorbed}\t{defender.MeleeDamageAbsorb}"
-            ); // ~1_damage~ point(s) of damage have been absorbed. A total of ~2_remaining~ point(s) of shielding remain.
+            // ~1_damage~ point(s) of damage have been absorbed. A total of ~2_remaining~ point(s) of shielding remain.
+            defender.SendLocalizedMessage(1075127, $"{absorbed}\t{defender.MeleeDamageAbsorb}");
 
             if (defender.MeleeDamageAbsorb <= 0)
             {
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Spellweaving/EssenceOfWind.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Spellweaving/EssenceOfWind.cs
index c5f2c4698..81ad2cea0 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Spellweaving/EssenceOfWind.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Spellweaving/EssenceOfWind.cs
@@ -60,13 +60,7 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Spellweaving
 
                     BuffInfo.AddBuff(
                         m,
-                        new BuffInfo(
-                            BuffIcon.EssenceOfWind,
-                            1075802,
-                            duration,
-                            m,
-                            $"{fcMalus.ToString()}\t{ssiMalus.ToString()}"
-                        )
+                        new BuffInfo(BuffIcon.EssenceOfWind, 1075802, duration, m, $"{fcMalus}\t{ssiMalus}")
                     );
                 }
 
@@ -82,19 +76,19 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Spellweaving
 
         public static bool IsDebuffed(Mobile m) => _table.ContainsKey(m);
 
-        public static void StopDebuffing(Mobile m, bool message)
+        public static void StopDebuffing(Mobile m)
         {
             if (_table.TryGetValue(m, out var timer))
             {
-                timer.DoExpire(message);
+                timer.DoExpire();
             }
         }
 
         private class EssenceOfWindTimer : Timer
         {
-            private readonly Mobile _defender;
-            internal readonly int _fcMalus;
-            internal readonly int _ssiMalus;
+            private Mobile _defender;
+            internal int _fcMalus;
+            internal int _ssiMalus;
 
             internal EssenceOfWindTimer(Mobile defender, int fcMalus, int ssiMalus, TimeSpan duration) : base(duration)
             {
@@ -108,7 +102,7 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Spellweaving
                 DoExpire();
             }
 
-            internal void DoExpire(bool message = true)
+            internal void DoExpire()
             {
                 Stop();
                 _table.Remove(_defender);
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Spellweaving/EtherealVoyage.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Spellweaving/EtherealVoyage.cs
index de9fbaf2b..6d2aa6bee 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Spellweaving/EtherealVoyage.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Spellweaving/EtherealVoyage.cs
@@ -10,8 +10,7 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Spellweaving
             -1
         );
 
-        public EtherealVoyageSpell(Mobile caster, Item scroll = null)
-            : base(caster, scroll, _info)
+        public EtherealVoyageSpell(Mobile caster, Item scroll = null) : base(caster, scroll, _info)
         {
         }
 
@@ -69,9 +68,8 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Spellweaving
 
             Timer.StartTimer(duration, () => RemoveEffect(Caster));
 
-            Caster.BeginAction(
-                typeof(EtherealVoyageSpell)
-            ); // Cannot cast this spell for another 5 minutes(300sec) after effect removed.
+            // Cannot cast this spell for another 5 minutes(300sec) after effect removed.
+            Caster.BeginAction<EtherealVoyageSpell>();
 
             BuffInfo.AddBuff(Caster, new BuffInfo(BuffIcon.EtherealVoyage, 1031613, 1075805, duration, Caster));
         }
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Spellweaving/GiftOfLife.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Spellweaving/GiftOfLife.cs
index 3367d4c3e..84bdb69ad 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Spellweaving/GiftOfLife.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Spellweaving/GiftOfLife.cs
@@ -16,8 +16,7 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Spellweaving
 
         private static readonly Dictionary<Mobile, ExpireTimer> _table = new();
 
-        public GiftOfLifeSpell(Mobile caster, Item scroll = null)
-            : base(caster, scroll, _info)
+        public GiftOfLifeSpell(Mobile caster, Item scroll = null) : base(caster, scroll, _info)
         {
         }
 
@@ -34,7 +33,7 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Spellweaving
             {
                 // As per Osi: Nothing happens.
             }
-            else if (m != Caster && !(m is BaseCreature bc && bc.IsBonded && bc.ControlMaster == Caster))
+            else if (m != Caster && !(m is BaseCreature { IsBonded: true } bc && bc.ControlMaster == Caster))
             {
                 Caster.SendLocalizedMessage(1072077); // You may only cast this spell on yourself or a bonded pet.
             }
@@ -148,12 +147,11 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Spellweaving
 
         private class ExpireTimer : Timer
         {
-            private readonly Mobile m_Mobile;
+            private Mobile _mobile;
 
-            public ExpireTimer(Mobile m, TimeSpan delay, GiftOfLifeSpell spell)
-                : base(delay)
+            public ExpireTimer(Mobile m, TimeSpan delay, GiftOfLifeSpell spell) : base(delay)
             {
-                m_Mobile = m;
+                _mobile = m;
                 Spell = spell;
             }
 
@@ -168,10 +166,10 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Spellweaving
             {
                 Stop();
 
-                m_Mobile.SendLocalizedMessage(1074776); // You are no longer protected with Gift of Life.
-                _table.Remove(m_Mobile);
+                _mobile.SendLocalizedMessage(1074776); // You are no longer protected with Gift of Life.
+                _table.Remove(_mobile);
 
-                BuffInfo.RemoveBuff(m_Mobile, BuffIcon.GiftOfLife);
+                BuffInfo.RemoveBuff(_mobile, BuffIcon.GiftOfLife);
             }
         }
     }
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Spellweaving/GiftOfRenewal.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Spellweaving/GiftOfRenewal.cs
index 26b2917f8..f268b808a 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Spellweaving/GiftOfRenewal.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Spellweaving/GiftOfRenewal.cs
@@ -14,8 +14,7 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Spellweaving
 
         private static readonly Dictionary<Mobile, GiftOfRenewalTimer> _table = new();
 
-        public GiftOfRenewalSpell(Mobile caster, Item scroll = null)
-            : base(caster, scroll, _info)
+        public GiftOfRenewalSpell(Mobile caster, Item scroll = null) : base(caster, scroll, _info)
         {
         }
 
@@ -82,7 +81,7 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Spellweaving
             if (_table.Remove(m, out var timer))
             {
                 timer.Stop();
-                Timer.StartTimer(TimeSpan.FromSeconds(60), timer.m_Caster.EndAction<GiftOfRenewalSpell>);
+                Timer.StartTimer(TimeSpan.FromSeconds(60), timer._caster.EndAction<GiftOfRenewalSpell>);
                 return true;
             }
 
@@ -91,52 +90,50 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Spellweaving
 
         private class GiftOfRenewalTimer : Timer
         {
-            public readonly Mobile m_Caster;
-            public readonly int m_HitsPerRound;
-            public readonly Mobile m_Mobile;
+            public Mobile _caster;
+            public int _hitsPerRound;
+            public Mobile _mobile;
 
             internal GiftOfRenewalTimer(Mobile caster, Mobile mobile, int hitsPerRound, int duration)
                 : base(TimeSpan.FromSeconds(2.0), TimeSpan.FromSeconds(2.0), duration / 2)
             {
-                m_Caster = caster;
-                m_Mobile = mobile;
-                m_HitsPerRound = hitsPerRound;
+                _caster = caster;
+                _mobile = mobile;
+                _hitsPerRound = hitsPerRound;
             }
 
             protected override void OnTick()
             {
                 if (Index + 1 == Count)
                 {
-                    StopEffect(m_Mobile);
-                    m_Mobile.PlaySound(0x455);
-                    m_Mobile.SendLocalizedMessage(1075071); // The Gift of Renewal has faded.
+                    StopEffect(_mobile);
+                    _mobile.PlaySound(0x455);
+                    _mobile.SendLocalizedMessage(1075071); // The Gift of Renewal has faded.
                     return;
                 }
 
-                var m = m_Mobile;
-
-                if (!_table.ContainsKey(m))
+                if (!_table.ContainsKey(_mobile))
                 {
                     Stop();
                     return;
                 }
 
-                if (!m.Alive)
+                if (!_mobile.Alive)
                 {
                     Stop();
-                    StopEffect(m);
+                    StopEffect(_mobile);
                     return;
                 }
 
-                if (m.Hits >= m.HitsMax)
+                if (_mobile.Hits >= _mobile.HitsMax)
                 {
                     return;
                 }
 
-                var toHeal = m_HitsPerRound;
+                var toHeal = _hitsPerRound;
 
-                SpellHelper.Heal(toHeal, m, m_Caster);
-                m.FixedParticles(0x376A, 9, 32, 5005, EffectLayer.Waist);
+                SpellHelper.Heal(toHeal, _mobile, _caster);
+                _mobile.FixedParticles(0x376A, 9, 32, 5005, EffectLayer.Waist);
             }
         }
     }
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Spellweaving/ImmolatingWeapon.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Spellweaving/ImmolatingWeapon.cs
index f1b6059d8..594a10f1e 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Spellweaving/ImmolatingWeapon.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Spellweaving/ImmolatingWeapon.cs
@@ -14,8 +14,7 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Spellweaving
 
         private static readonly Dictionary<BaseWeapon, ImmolatingWeaponTimer> _table = new();
 
-        public ImmolatingWeaponSpell(Mobile caster, Item scroll = null)
-            : base(caster, scroll, _info)
+        public ImmolatingWeaponSpell(Mobile caster, Item scroll = null) : base(caster, scroll, _info)
         {
         }
 
@@ -97,9 +96,9 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Spellweaving
 
         private class ImmolatingWeaponTimer : Timer
         {
-            public readonly Mobile _caster;
-            public readonly int _damage;
-            public readonly BaseWeapon _weapon;
+            public Mobile _caster;
+            public int _damage;
+            public BaseWeapon _weapon;
 
             public ImmolatingWeaponTimer(TimeSpan duration, int damage, Mobile caster, BaseWeapon weapon) : base(duration)
             {
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Spellweaving/NatureFury.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Spellweaving/NatureFury.cs
index bd8fe059d..aa751ce9e 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Spellweaving/NatureFury.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Spellweaving/NatureFury.cs
@@ -14,8 +14,7 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Spellweaving
             false
         );
 
-        public NatureFurySpell(Mobile caster, Item scroll = null)
-            : base(caster, scroll, _info)
+        public NatureFurySpell(Mobile caster, Item scroll = null) : base(caster, scroll, _info)
         {
         }
 
@@ -79,22 +78,21 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Spellweaving
 
         private class InternalTimer : Timer
         {
-            private readonly NatureFury m_NatureFury;
+            private readonly NatureFury _natureFury;
 
-            public InternalTimer(NatureFury nf)
-                : base(TimeSpan.FromSeconds(5.0), TimeSpan.FromSeconds(5.0)) =>
-                m_NatureFury = nf;
+            public InternalTimer(NatureFury nf) : base(TimeSpan.FromSeconds(5.0), TimeSpan.FromSeconds(5.0)) =>
+                _natureFury = nf;
 
             protected override void OnTick()
             {
-                if (m_NatureFury.Deleted || !m_NatureFury.Alive || m_NatureFury.DamageMin > 20)
+                if (_natureFury.Deleted || !_natureFury.Alive || _natureFury.DamageMin > 20)
                 {
                     Stop();
                 }
                 else
                 {
-                    ++m_NatureFury.DamageMin;
-                    ++m_NatureFury.DamageMax;
+                    ++_natureFury.DamageMin;
+                    ++_natureFury.DamageMax;
                 }
             }
         }
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Spellweaving/SummonFey.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Spellweaving/SummonFey.cs
index d9daf6210..27f633d59 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Spellweaving/SummonFey.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Spellweaving/SummonFey.cs
@@ -12,8 +12,7 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Spellweaving
             -1
         );
 
-        public SummonFeySpell(Mobile caster, Item scroll = null)
-            : base(caster, scroll, _info)
+        public SummonFeySpell(Mobile caster, Item scroll = null) : base(caster, scroll, _info)
         {
         }
 
@@ -26,18 +25,15 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Spellweaving
 
         public override bool CheckSequence()
         {
-            var caster = Caster;
-
             // This is done after casting completes
-            if (caster is PlayerMobile mobile)
+            if (Caster is PlayerMobile mobile)
             {
                 var context = MLQuestSystem.GetContext(mobile);
 
                 if (context?.SummonFey != true)
                 {
-                    mobile.SendLocalizedMessage(
-                        1074563
-                    ); // You haven't forged a friendship with the fey and are unable to summon their aid.
+                    // You haven't forged a friendship with the fey and are unable to summon their aid.
+                    mobile.SendLocalizedMessage(1074563);
                     return false;
                 }
             }
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Spellweaving/SummonFiend.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Spellweaving/SummonFiend.cs
index 1e1d35c60..eac6529b3 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Spellweaving/SummonFiend.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Spellweaving/SummonFiend.cs
@@ -12,8 +12,7 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Spellweaving
             -1
         );
 
-        public SummonFiendSpell(Mobile caster, Item scroll = null)
-            : base(caster, scroll, _info)
+        public SummonFiendSpell(Mobile caster, Item scroll = null) : base(caster, scroll, _info)
         {
         }
 
@@ -26,10 +25,8 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Spellweaving
 
         public override bool CheckSequence()
         {
-            var caster = Caster;
-
             // This is done after casting completes
-            if (caster is PlayerMobile mobile)
+            if (Caster is PlayerMobile mobile)
             {
                 var context = MLQuestSystem.GetContext(mobile);
 
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Spellweaving/Thunderstorm.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Spellweaving/Thunderstorm.cs
index 8b198a2f9..5f5094857 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Spellweaving/Thunderstorm.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Spellweaving/Thunderstorm.cs
@@ -13,8 +13,7 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Spellweaving
 
         private static readonly Dictionary<Mobile, TimerExecutionToken> _table = new();
 
-        public ThunderstormSpell(Mobile caster, Item scroll = null)
-            : base(caster, scroll, _info)
+        public ThunderstormSpell(Mobile caster, Item scroll = null) : base(caster, scroll, _info)
         {
         }