Spell Delay Question

[XantharTheFlame]

I've noticed that there is a significant delay after casting a high-level arcane spell like Fire Nova (about 8 - 10 seconds) during which time I can take no action except movement. There used to be a small delay when casting mid-level spells like Fireball, but now I can whip them off one after the other. What characteristics / stats should I be increasing to decrease this delay?

For the record, I am a 15th level mage/adept/battlemage/enchantress with 52 Dex, 55 Agility, 200 Speed, and level 14 Arcane Magic skill. Playing v1.3.

Thanks,
XantharTheFlame

[darkpark]

I do know that Agility affects your speed so that will definately be a factor but I'm sure that you're skill level in Arcane magic (or whatever school of magic you're using) affects it too.