Stories tagged “Magic Theory”

  • Introduction to Magical Theory [Magic Theory, Pt. 1]

    From the time of the Great Dawn, when man was first introduced to the art of magic, to the time of the Schism and the Mage War, when the three philosophies were formed, man explored the various methods and means of magical practice. This document will ...

  • The 10 Laws [Magic Theory, Pt. 2]

    There are 10 basic laws to magical theory, the first being the primary tenet upon which all other laws are based. These 10 laws are as follows: 1. All magical energy stems from life itself. 2. To collect magical energy, you must sacrifice life. 3. The ...

  • The Great Dawn [Magic Theory, Pt. 3]

    Many stories have arisen over the years attempting to explain how mankind first discovered the nature of magic. While many of these are possible, the most commonly accepted explanation states that many thousands of years ago, a tribal healer was shown ...

  • Unfortunate Consequences [Magic Theory, Pt. 4]

    The first tenet of magical theory is that all magical energy stems from life itself. This was said to be the first thing the gods revealed to The Healer. Our basic understanding of this states that our capability for magical practice stems from the ver...

  • Life Force [Magic Theory, Pt. 5]

    Another revelation to The Healer was the duality of magical energy. While harvesting energy could lead to death, the energy itself could be used to give life. Whether this be in small incantations for healing and well-being, or in various rituals that ...

  • A Little at a Time [Magic Theory, Pt. 6]

    One of the common misconceptions about magical practice is that one must kill an organism entirely, in order to extract its life force. This is untrue, and many practitioners consider the act of killing to be immoral and irresponsible. One of The Heale...

  • Charms, Part 1 [Magic Theory, Pt. 7]

    Through her dreams, the gods revealed unto The Healer the art of storing energy in lifeless vessels. These vessels were called charms, and were used to store magical energy for later use, so that it would not be wasted when it was not needed. The relat...

  • Charms, Part 2 [Magic Theory, Pt. 8]

    In the first years of magic, when The Healer and her followers were exploring their new art, it was believed that charms could only be used once, then had to be discarded. However, as they became more experienced, the magical practitioners discovered t...

  • Charms, Part 3 [Magic Theory, Pt. 9]

    The Healer discovered that, with a little education, ordinary people without the time to learn the magical arts could still put magic to use through charms. With charms, they would not need to know how to collect life force on their own, and they could...

  • A Brief History, Part 1 [Magic Theory, Pt. 10]

    It is written that The Healer lived and taught the magical arts for 102 years before her life was brought to an end. She had been banished her tribe, witnessed the growth of magic, and the rise of civilisation. She had given magic back to the people th...

  • A Brief History, Part 2 [Magic Theory, Pt. 11]

    The Healer recognised the danger in Choryl’s views and in his temper, and regretted teaching him. She cast him out, forcing him to live on his own, forging his own way. Many consider this to be The Healer’s greatest mistake. This was the be...

  • A Brief History, Part 3 [Magic Theory, Pt. 12]

    In the final years before The Healer’s death, Choryl amassed an army. He had trained many wizards, teaching them his own views of magic and morality, convincing them that they were chosen by the gods, and that the world was theirs for the taking....

  • A Brief History, Part 4 [Magic Theory, Pt. 13]

    After Choryl’s declaration of war, his army flooded into the city, wreaking destruction and devastation wherever they could, taking glee in their brutality. The apprentices and masters were forced out of the town, trying to seek safety, and many ...

  • A Brief History, Part 5 [Magic Theory, Pt. 14]

    The Lendrii, led by Durien (one of the original apprentices), worked to cultivate the forest around them, making it stronger while harvesting large amounts of magical energy. They stockpiled large quantities of charms, in preparation for battle. Many o...

  • A Brief History, Part 6 [Magic Theory, Pt. 15]

    After many years of training and preparation, the Lendrii were prepared for battle. Accompanied by the Sh’al, they marched on their homeland. Upon arrival, they were welcomed and aided by many of the persecuted peasants, who took up arms to fight...

  • A Brief History, Part 7 [Magic Theory, Pt. 16]

    Leaderless and conquered, the Kirva went into hiding. The Lendrii outlawed Kirvan magic, and began a manhunt in search of any Kirva that might have gone into hiding. Any who were found were given two options: quit practising magic, or die. Many wizards...

  • A Brief History, Part 8 [Magic Theory, Pt. 17]

    The conclusion of the Mage War and the final divide between the three magical philosophies brought on an era of relative peace and advancement. A time of renaissance, exploration, and ingenuity had come, and the magical arts flourished. Thus began the ...