Tag Archives: Magic Monday

Magic Monday – the Sword of Life

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Confanity

(I’ve been slowly running out of steam on spell ideas for a while now… which is fine, all things considered. At some point it’ll be necessary to stop simply adding new things, especially when they start becoming variations on a … Continue reading →

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Magic Monday – Making it up as you go

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Confanity

Whole Cloth In this useful but mind-bending spell, a magician reaches forward in time and plucks from their own hands an object. Its existence is maintained for a while through sheer force of will until finally it disappears, stolen by … Continue reading →

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Magic Monday – I cast thee away

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Confanity

Untether Aspect In contrast to borrowing aspects, which almost never overwhelms their user, untethering aspects of oneself can present significant danger. The caster creates a representation of the aspect of themselves – a skill, ability, or quality – that they … Continue reading →

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Magic Monday – The Borrowers

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Confanity

Borrow Aspect Humanity (and other intelligent species) are inherently greedy: they see birds and wish for flight; they see cats and wish for grace; they see tortoises and wish for impenetrable defense. During the golden age of the Slakiv Empire, … Continue reading →

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Magic Monday – What HAS it got in its pocketses?

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Confanity

Conjurer’s Pocket Proving once again that convenience is more highly prized than safety, this rote carries several risks but is still used to reduce the weight of several logistical considerations, whether the magician is on the road or just simplifying … Continue reading →

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Magic Monday – In tribal Tal, ground grasp at you

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Confanity

Clutch of the Soil A signature spell of the adepts of the Tal, in the dry north. The caster shapes a hand (and part of an arm) out of the ground and causes it to move as if it were … Continue reading →

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Magic Monday – Don’t try this at home, kids

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Confanity

Heart’s Blood This ritual is related to the Altar-Chant and, despite being far more benign to others than its cousin, is similarly suppressed by the Order, albeit to a lesser degree. This is the spell by which a magician may … Continue reading →

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Magic Monday – A cult classic!

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Confanity

Altar-Chant Here’s a spell for your standard evil ritual, performed by maddened (or rapidly maddening) devotees of dark deities. Sometimes what you want to do with your magic is possible in theory, but impractical or impossible due to the cost. … Continue reading →

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Magic Monday – Umbrella enchanting

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Confanity

Bind Tool (Sorcerer’s Gambit) Many magicians, finding themselves at the limits of their art but wishing to increase their power, may choose the risk and reward that come from placing part of their own essence into an object. The binding … Continue reading →

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Magic Monday – The greatest needs; the greatest gifts

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Confanity

Voron’s Pocket Opens In times of great need, a magician who knows the proper secrets may call upon a being known as Voron for a gift, an object that can help them solve their most pressing problem. The gift is … Continue reading →

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