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[bloodyfoxcrew]

Magic HC-Cantrips

Headcanon of what are cantrips and expanding on them within the Spiral Stories Universe.

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Cantrips are a type of magic that isn't used within a fighting situation nor is healing magic. These spells do use mana but the amount needed is so small that it's barely noticed by the magic-user.

One of the first cantrips wizards learn is a sending spell. This allows the magic-user to send a small object to another person that has given them permission. This is most commonly used to send letters between magic-users.

A bit of a more complex cantrip is teleportation. This cantrip requires a series of classes to properly learn, and magic-users found to be attempting to teleport without attending the classes (at least within Ravenwood) are subject to detention and other academic penalties. The last lesson, and how Ravenwood staff determine if a student has completed the appropriate classes, is the creating of a teleportation mark that allows the magic-user to teleport to that same spot.

While those two cantrips are leaning into the functionality of cantrips, magic-users do use the magic for more cosmetic things. Levitating an object or, for more skilled magic-users, even levitating themselves is a common cantrip wizards like to use, especially students.

Thoughts/Thought Process:

In-Game Translations/Explanations:

For the most part, cantrips in-universe and in-game are pretty similar, except making it so they cost mana instead of energy since that just didn't really make sense to me personally. The sending cantrip is my in-universe translation of whispering to others since I didn't really like my original thought process of "literally another voice popping into the person's head". Something about it made me uncomfortable.

Final Thoughts:

Did I want Emily to be able to do more stereotypical wizardry stuff and to be able to do stuff when she's in her wolf form? Yes, and cantrips were the best thing I could add on to. I'm gonna do some actual drawing soon so hopefully I'll finally continue working out shadow magic.

[shoshiserif00]

Harry Potter sonas! @opal-skyler is the first one, and I am the second one! Opal-Skyler is proficient in levitation magic because they lift everyone's spirit! I am a master of illusion/transformation magic. My own hc's thank you very much.

[shoshiserif00]

Harry Potter sonas! @opal-skyler is the first one, and I am the second one! Opal-Skyler is proficient in levitation magic because they lift everyone's spirit! I am a master of illusion/transformation magic. My own hc's thank you very much.

[shoshiserif00]

Harry Potter sonas! @opal-skyler is the first one, and I am the second one! Opal-Skyler is proficient in levitation magic because they lift everyone's spirit! I am a master of illusion/transformation magic. My own hc's thank you very much.

[devilishlydivinedarling-mov-blog]

||Qucik notes about Sorcery vs. Normal Unicorn Magic:

Sorcery comes from an external source such as a demon or devil or hell and is usually traded to a mortal creature (often one who has no means of using magic otherwise) in return for something else. Though this is not always the case. The dark trade is more common in the case of dark sorcery or demonic powers such as seen in the case affecting Rarity on this blog.

Sorcery magic(k) is also not to be confused with normal dark magic used by unicorns as well, which all unicorns/alicorns can use. 

Sorcery is far more ancient and has different sources.

[the-glorious-evolution-fanart]

If someone as powerful as I were to join your cause, would I lose my magical power?

A tricky question. This will be hard to answer, particularly because if answered in a wrong way, it could spell disaster. Or in the least, a loss of a potential powerful ally. Viktor squinted. Look at him. The mage was obviously so secure about his power.

Unfortunately, there was no lighter way of putting this. “I don’t know.” Will the.. Master of Evil ridicule him because of this? “I haven’t studied magic - yet. It highly depends on what is your source of magic. But I doubt it is any of your organic parts.”

Yes, this was most likely true, in Viktor’s opinion. He pulled two of his hands behind his back and looked up to the celling. Veigar probably wasn’t fond of others looking down on him, so perhaps this was a smart move.

“If it is tied to your soul, then even after the final transition to full machine, you will still have your full power. Perhaps even more, considering boosted intelligence. And now, a simple augment or two will certainly not harm your magical abilities. they’d just enhance your physical ones - not that you need those with this level of power…”

Ridiculous. Of course everyone needed physical durability, considering they lived in a physical world! There’s always a possibility of an attack bypassing all the magical barriers. But telling this to Veigar’s face might anger him and backfire.

[sorceressofsass-moved]

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Battle meme:

What weapon does your muse prefer?

Her staff by far. It has multiple uses. Channeling her magic, walking staff, blunt weapon, strong enough to block attacks. She’s used to its weight and using it. She does keep a dagger hidden on her for emergencies and other uses, but she was never quite as skilled at swordplay as her brother.

Is your muse a skilled warrior?

She is with magic. With swords she’s more of a ‘stick the pointy end in the other person’ type fighter (at least until she starts training more). Magic she always stuck to the basics of elemental magic and focused on healing. There wasn’t really a need for fighting when you were a) living on a farm and b) trying to keep low-key about being a mage. Malcolm taught her what she needed to know to control her magic, and she grasped that wonderfully and practiced in secret, but she never practiced battle-wise until they got to Kirkwall. 

After that, she took to training a lot more, and had tons of practice throughout her years at Kirkwall, and steadily grew better. She always had a mind for these things truthfully, it just wasn’t something she cared to do too much.

My muse is captured. How do they react?

Depends who she’s captured by I suppose, but on the whole I think she’d rather die than be used or give up any information. She doesn’t want anyone else to suffer because of her. If there’s a way out, I’m sure she can blast her way out, but if you’re going to capture a mage you better have a way to nullify their magic first anyway.

[sorceressofsass-moved]

Loki Odin Thor

Mythology Asks

Loki:What is the best trick you've ever pulled on someone?

"Hmm... I don't know about the 'best' but Bethany, Carver and I did pull tricks on dad from time to time. I'd ice the floor and he'd slide across it. Carver liked to bring in bugs for pranks. Bethany got mad at him a few times for that, and also the time he nailed her braid to the bed." She shook her head.

Odin:What is your family like?

"...Supportive. They've always been supportive. Dad taught me magic, how to properly control it and not be afraid of it, even though I was for a bit. Bethany and Carver were always there for each other and I was always there for them. Mom wanted more for us, more than she could give really, but she never shot down our dreams." She goes silent and squeezes her eyes shut for a moment. "I miss them."

Thor:Would you consider yourself pretty powerful?

"Most mages are, regardless of training. I was trained properly, thankfully, and I view myself as pretty strong. I'm best with ice magic. I use it in quite a few different ways. I also like to think I'm good at healing," she grins, "but Anders is much better than I."