Aspect magic - Revision history

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	===Theurgy===		===Theurgy===
	Theurgy is much less common. In the past, the use of paragons and exemplars to work magic was often denounced as [[Religious_Crimes#Blasphemy\|blasphemy]] by the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]]. The last case of a coven prosecuted for treating a virtuous figure as a symbolic channel for magical power was in 348YE, but modern practitioners of the art tend to avoid drawing attention to their tradition just to be on the safe side.		Theurgy is much less common. In the past, the use of paragons and exemplars to work magic was often denounced as [[Religious_Crimes#Blasphemy\|blasphemy]] by the [[Synod]]. The last case of a coven prosecuted for treating a virtuous figure as a symbolic channel for magical power was in 348YE, but modern practitioners of the art tend to avoid drawing attention to their tradition just to be on the safe side.

	While it has been used in all parts of the Empire, especially by the [[Urizen_religious_beliefs#Illuminates\|illuminates]] of Urizen, theurgy has always been most popular in Highguard - where it is also paradoxically viewed with the greatest suspicion. Some theurgic scholars argue that what they are doing is inspiring the target of the ritual, or the ritualists themselves, with the iconography of the paragon or exemplar - that they are empowering human beings to draw on hidden reserves of spiritual power to more effectively wield their magic. Critics are unconvinced; there is a strong sense that theurgy is too close to the superstitious ancestor-worship practices of the [[orc\|orcs]], and the [[Axos\|Axou]], and that it attempts to cast inspirational human figures in the role of spirits, demiurges, or even gods.		While it has been used in all parts of the Empire, especially by the [[Urizen_religious_beliefs#Illuminates\|illuminates]] of Urizen, theurgy has always been most popular in Highguard - where it is also paradoxically viewed with the greatest suspicion. Some theurgic scholars argue that what they are doing is inspiring the target of the ritual, or the ritualists themselves, with the iconography of the paragon or exemplar - that they are empowering human beings to draw on hidden reserves of spiritual power to more effectively wield their magic. Critics are unconvinced; there is a strong sense that theurgy is too close to the superstitious ancestor-worship practices of the [[orc\|orcs]], and the [[Axos\|Axou]], and that it attempts to cast inspirational human figures in the role of spirits, demiurges, or even gods.

Hailmur: /* List of beasts and associations */

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List of beasts and associations

Hailmur: /* Goetia */

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Goetia

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	Goetia is relatively common, but covens specifically dedicated to the tradition - who work all their magic by petitioning [[Eternal\|eternals]] - are rare. It is one thing for a coven to offer a respectful nod to [[Sorin]] when performing [[Hunger of the Draughir]], but quite another for a coven to dedicate all their rituals to powerful supernatural beings. In the past such covens have been found guilty of [[Religious_Crimes#Idolatry\|idolatry]]. There are plenty of recorded incidents where a goetic coven slipped over the line into cultish behaviour, reverencing an eternal or group of eternals to the point where they became agents of forces inimical to the Empire.		Goetia is relatively common, but covens specifically dedicated to the tradition - who work all their magic by petitioning [[Eternal\|eternals]] - are rare. It is one thing for a coven to offer a respectful nod to [[Sorin]] when performing [[Hunger of the Draughir]], but quite another for a coven to dedicate all their rituals to powerful supernatural beings. In the past such covens have been found guilty of [[Religious_Crimes#Idolatry\|idolatry]]. There are plenty of recorded incidents where a goetic coven slipped over the line into cultish behaviour, reverencing an eternal or group of eternals to the point where they became agents of forces inimical to the Empire.

	The tradition is most commonly practiced openly among [[Urizen]], especially among [[Urizen_magical_traditions#Stargazers\|illuminates]], who have a more practical attitude to the eternal realms and their inhabitants. Many covens who practice goetia are extremely focused - such as a conspiracy of League [[~~The_League_lineage_and_species_attitudes~~#Reckoners\|reckoners]] who draw on the Whisper Gallery to work Night magic, or a secretive Highborn cult that reverences the Winter eternals and ascribes mastery of various rituals to each in turn.		The tradition is most commonly practiced openly among [[Urizen]], especially among [[Urizen_magical_traditions#Stargazers\|illuminates]], who have a more practical attitude to the eternal realms and their inhabitants. Many covens who practice goetia are extremely focused - such as a conspiracy of League [[The_League_culture_and_customs#Reckoners\|reckoners]] who draw on the Whisper Gallery to work Night magic, or a secretive Highborn cult that reverences the Winter eternals and ascribes mastery of various rituals to each in turn.

	===Theurgy===		===Theurgy===

Beeswax: /* Overview */

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Overview

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	Aspect magic is a broad category that covers a number of lesser known traditions of magic. Aspect magic involves using a natural object, animal, or supernaturally significant being a symbolic channel through which to work magic. Each approach to aspect magic considers itself a unique tradition, despite the similarities between the various "schools." The most commonly known forms of aspect magic in the Empire are:		Aspect magic is a broad category that covers a number of lesser known traditions of magic. Aspect magic involves using a natural object, animal, or supernaturally significant being as a symbolic channel through which to work magic. Each approach to aspect magic considers itself a unique tradition, despite the similarities between the various "schools." The most commonly known forms of aspect magic in the Empire are:
	* '''Heraldic magic''' - primarily used in [[Dawn]], witches draw on the symbolism of powerful magical creatures.		* '''Heraldic magic''' - primarily used in [[Dawn]], witches draw on the symbolism of powerful magical creatures.
	* '''Beast magic''' - primarily used in [[Wintermark]] and [[Varushka]], but also practiced in parts of [[the Marches]] and [[Dawn]], this approach calls on the symbolic nature of natural creatures, most commonly birds (in Wintermark), or the Virtuous Animals (in Varushka).		* '''Beast magic''' - primarily used in [[Wintermark]] and [[Varushka]], but also practiced in parts of [[the Marches]] and [[Dawn]], this approach calls on the symbolic nature of natural creatures, most commonly birds (in Wintermark), or the Virtuous Animals (in Varushka).

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	==Overview==		==Overview==

Dre: /* Beast Magic */

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Beast Magic

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	===Beast Magic===		===Beast Magic===
	The symbolic characteristics of animals are evoked most often in Wintermark and Varushka, but there is also a tradition of Marcher magic that calls on symbolic animals. While they are often lumped together in a single tradition, practitioners from different nations use subtly different groups of animals. Varushkans, for example, primarily draw on the ~~Virtuous Animals~~ for their rituals, although whether they reference the associated virtue directly or not varies from cabal to cabal. There is some evidence that this form of magic predates the foundation of the Way, and adds credence to the idea that the virtue associations of the animals were a later addition to an already extant body of lore. Varushkans often weave the magic of beasts through the telling of stories, sometimes acting them out as a narrator describes the events.		The symbolic characteristics of animals are evoked most often in Wintermark and Varushka, but there is also a tradition of Marcher magic that calls on symbolic animals. While they are often lumped together in a single tradition, practitioners from different nations use subtly different groups of animals. Varushkans, for example, primarily draw on the virtuous animals for their rituals, although whether they reference the associated virtue directly or not varies from cabal to cabal. There is some evidence that this form of magic predates the foundation of the Way, and adds credence to the idea that the virtue associations of the animals were a later addition to an already extant body of lore. Varushkans often weave the magic of beasts through the telling of stories, sometimes acting them out as a narrator describes the events.

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Hailmur: /* Aspect magic and magic items */

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Aspect magic and magic items

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	==Aspect magic and magic items==		==Aspect magic and magic items==
	As with other traditions, especially [[Runes\|rune magic]], aspect magic is also employed by [[Crafting skills#Artisan\|artisans]]. An obvious example is the [[Roaring Chimera Rod]] that uses the martial power of the eponymous beast. There are many other examples - magic items decorated with ~~spirit animals~~, or with the feathers, bones, or fur of creatures both mundane and legendary; objects marked with the symbolism of an appropriate eternal; there is even a case to be made that items such as [[:Category:Icons\|icons]] are employing a form of theurgy.		As with other traditions, especially [[Runes\|rune magic]], aspect magic is also employed by [[Crafting skills#Artisan\|artisans]]. An obvious example is the [[Roaring Chimera Rod]] that uses the martial power of the eponymous beast. There are many other examples - magic items decorated with beasts, or with the feathers, bones, or fur of creatures both mundane and legendary; objects marked with the symbolism of an appropriate eternal; there is even a case to be made that items such as [[:Category:Icons\|icons]] are employing a form of theurgy.

	<small>Thanks to Liz Weir for additional work on Heraldic Magic.</small>		<small>Thanks to Liz Weir for additional work on Heraldic Magic.</small>

	{{Magic Traditions Further Reading}}		{{Magic Traditions Further Reading}}

Hailmur: Hailmur moved page Totem magic to Aspect magic

2024-02-16T13:39:58Z

Hailmur moved page Totem magic to Aspect magic

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	The physical form of a totem may be used in totemic magic - a picture, a statue, or the actual physical components of the creature - but the core of the practice is in the symbolic nature - not what the totem looks like or what it does, but what it is believed to ''mean''.		The physical form of a totem may be used in totemic magic - a picture, a statue, or the actual physical components of the creature - but the core of the practice is in the symbolic nature - not what the totem looks like or what it does, but what it is believed to ''mean''.

	Regardless, totem magic traditions are considerably ~~less refined, and~~ less unified, than traditions such as [[dramaturgy]], [[astronomancy]], or [[music of the spheres]].		Regardless, totem magic traditions are considerably less unified than traditions such as [[dramaturgy]], [[astronomancy]], or [[music of the spheres]].

	==Techniques==		==Techniques==

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	!Beast !! Associations		!Beast !! Associations
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	\|\|[[Legendary_beasts#Gryphon\|Gryphon]]\|\|~~strength~~, pride, potency, hunting prowess and keen senses,		\|\|[[Legendary_beasts#Gryphon\|Gryphon]]\|\|Strength, pride, potency, hunting prowess and keen senses,
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	\|\|[[Legendary_beasts#Unicorn\|Unicorn]]\|\|Strength, ferocity, nobility of spirit, protection of the weak or innocent,		\|\|[[Legendary_beasts#Unicorn\|Unicorn]]\|\|Strength, ferocity, nobility of spirit, protection of the weak or innocent,
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	\|\|[[Legendary_beasts#Chimera\|Chimera]]\|\|Ferocity, danger, destructiveness, terror, battlefield prowess.		\|\|[[Legendary_beasts#Chimera\|Chimera]]\|\|Ferocity, danger, destructiveness, terror, battlefield prowess.
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	\|\|[[Legendary_beasts#Firebird\|Firebird]]\|\|~~wisdom~~, insight, knowledge, resurrection or reincarnation, healing and purification		\|\|[[Legendary_beasts#Firebird\|Firebird]]\|\|Wisdom, insight, knowledge, resurrection or reincarnation, healing and purification
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	\|\|[[Legendary_beasts#Yale\|Yale]]\|\|Strength underestimated, defence of home, stubbornness and tenacity		\|\|[[Legendary_beasts#Yale\|Yale]]\|\|Strength underestimated, defence of home, stubbornness and tenacity
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	\|\|[[Legendary_beasts#Hydra\|Hydra]]\|\|~~poison~~ and regeneration, life and death, threat, danger, strength found in unity, revenge		\|\|[[Legendary_beasts#Hydra\|Hydra]]\|\|Poison and regeneration, life and death, threat, danger, strength found in unity, revenge
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	\|\|[[Legendary_beasts#Sphinxes_and_Manticores\|Sphinx]]\|\|Wisdom, intelligence, knowledge, serenity; protection, magic, riddles and mysteries		\|\|[[Legendary_beasts#Sphinxes_and_Manticores\|Sphinx]]\|\|Wisdom, intelligence, knowledge, serenity; protection, magic, riddles and mysteries
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	\|\|[[Legendary_beasts#Dragons.2C_Wyverns_and_Wyrms\|Wyvern]]\|\|Viciousness, cunning; poison, ferocity, stubbornness		\|\|[[Legendary_beasts#Dragons.2C_Wyverns_and_Wyrms\|Wyvern]]\|\|Viciousness, cunning; poison, ferocity, stubbornness
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	\|\|[[Legendary_beasts#Dragons.2C_Wyverns_and_Wyrms\|Wyrm]]\|\|~~cleverness~~, influence		\|\|[[Legendary_beasts#Dragons.2C_Wyverns_and_Wyrms\|Wyrm]]\|\|Cleverness, influence
	\|}		\|}
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Suaq Coat.jpg\|caption=This Suaq coat is decorated with representations of<br>many beasts.\|align=left\|width=250}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Suaq Coat.jpg\|caption=This Suaq coat is decorated with representations of<br>many beasts.\|align=left\|width=250}}