diff --git a/source/Changelog.txt b/source/Changelog.txt
index f64afbc3..3da6c65a 100644
--- a/source/Changelog.txt
+++ b/source/Changelog.txt
@@ -1,3 +1,6 @@
+4/8/2024 - Dragon Slayer
+	Added Run a skillcheck for NPC to give them a chance to gain skill - if that option is enabled in ini (xuri)
+
 1/05/2024 - Dragon Slayer/Xuri
 	Fixed AutoUnequipAttempt function in clumsy.js, createfood.js level1target.js, will no longer fail on casting and return to hardcode.
 	Fixed createfood to check for reagents on cast.
diff --git a/source/magic.cpp b/source/magic.cpp
index d04ab3f9..11918c52 100644
--- a/source/magic.cpp
+++ b/source/magic.cpp
@@ -4499,6 +4499,11 @@ void CMagic::CastSpell( CSocket *s, CChar *caster )
 		caster->StopSpell();
 		return;
 	}
+	else if( caster->IsNpc() )
+    {
+        // Run a skillcheck for NPC to give them a chance to gain skill - if that option is enabled in ini
+        Skills->CheckSkill( caster, MAGERY, lowSkill, highSkill );
+    }
 
 	if( curSpell > 63 && static_cast<UI32>(curSpell) <= spellCount && spellCount <= 70 )
 	{