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Magic Monday – An anti-spell spell
Soft-Hand Ward (Unweaving) Although generally thought of as a complement to the Strong-Hand Ward, this magic-working is substantially different, to the point where some scholars argue that it isn’t a “spell” at all. Instead, a magician who detects other magic … Continue reading
Magic Monday – Just say “no” to getting stabbed
Strong-Hand Ward A rare and difficult, but powerful, spell that renders the magician impervious to physical attacks. The actual casting takes time and effort, and the magician must concentrate to retain its efficacy, but for as long as the spell … Continue reading
Magic Monday – This land is my land
Wizard-Ward This enchantment is one of many that can be used to create a “place of power” in which the abilities of its resident magician are magnified and hostile forces are weakened. Each day of the month-long ritual, the magician … Continue reading
Magic Monday – I will knot be ensorceled
Witch-Ward Faerie creatures have been meddling in the lives of mortals since before recorded history, and humans have been developing and passing on ways to deal with this almost as long. This protective charm centers on knotting red threads in … Continue reading
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