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Magic in Vita is the system through which the galdori (and wicks) control the natural world.

For the galdori, magic is a sacred art that is integral to their culture and history. But it is more than that - it is a hard science in a state of ongoing improvement, working towards a perfect knowledge of the mona. Although magic has many applications in a galdor's daily life, a spell is as revered as a prayer, only used when necessary.

According to the wicks, magic is a tool, a means of asserting their independence and their culture. It is used to improve their own lives and the lives of others, but rarely for the purposes of combat. Because of its scattered and unofficial nature, wick magic is considerably more limited than galdori magic.

These sections will explain the major concepts behind magic. There is also a compendium of known galdori spells and a compendium of known wick spells, though these are meant to simply be a jumping-off point for your own writing and are not at all meant to be the set-in-stone only spells available.

Remember, every spell caster's relationship to the mona is as unique as their casting style, and not every spell is published for the public to use!

A quick overview can be found on the So You Want to Do Magic page, and a simplified Magic FAQs are also available.

Confused about a particular magical word? Look no further than the Lexicon of Magic Terms.

An Intro to Magic

Galdori Magic

The Academia of Magical Conversation

Conversations of Magic
A Note on Grimoires
Collection of Known Galdori Spells

Spokes' Magic

The Comfort of the Ol' Almanac

Spokes' Alamanac
Collection of Known Wick Spells
Anhai Magic (Currently Unknown)

Magic & Society

Magical Theory

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 Magic in Vita is the system through which the galdori (and wicks) control the natural world.
-For the galdori, magic is a sacred art that is integral to their culture and history. But it is more than that - it is a hard science in a state of ongoing improvement, working towards a perfect knowledge of the mona. And although magic has many applications in a galdor's daily life, a spell is as revered as a prayer, only used when necessary.
+For the galdori, magic is a sacred art that is integral to their culture and history. But it is more than that - it is a hard science in a state of ongoing improvement, working towards a perfect knowledge of the mona. Although magic has many applications in a galdor's daily life, a spell is as revered as a prayer, only used when necessary.
+According to the wicks, magic is a tool, a means of asserting their independence and their culture. It is used to improve their own lives and the lives of others, but rarely for the purposes of combat. Because of its scattered and unofficial nature, wick magic is considerably more limited than galdori magic.
+These sections will explain the major concepts behind magic. There is also a compendium of known galdori spells and a compendium of known wick spells, though these are meant to simply be a jumping-off point for your own writing and are not at all meant to be the set-in-stone only spells available.
+Remember, every spell caster's relationship to the mona is as unique as their casting style, and not every spell is published for the public to use!
+<div style="width:100%; clear:both; border-bottom:2px solid #e8e4da; margin:20px auto;></div>
+<div style="text-align:center;">A quick overview can be found on the [[So You Want to Do Magic]] page, and a simplified [[Magic FAQ | Magic FAQs]] are also available.
+<br/>
+<p>Confused about a particular magical word? Look no further than the [[Magical Terminology| Lexicon of Magic Terms]].</p></div>
+<div style="width:100%; clear:both; border-bottom:2px solid #e8e4da; margin:20px auto;></div>
+<div class="row">
+<div class="columns large-4">
+===An Intro to Magic===
+<ul class="portal-list">
+<li>[[Mona]]</li>
+<li>[[Limitations and Uses of Magic]]</li>
+<li>[[Risks of Magic| Risks of Magic]]</li>
+<li>[[Diableries| A Note on Diableries]]</li></ul></div>
-But according to the wicks, magic is a tool, a means of asserting their independence and their culture. It is used to improve their own lives and the lives of others, but rarely for the purposes of combat. Because of its scattered and unofficial nature, wick magic is considerably more limited than galdori magic.
+<div class="columns large-4">
+===Galdori Magic===
+The Academia of Magical Conversation
+<ul class="portal-list">
+<li>[[Conversation| Conversations of Magic]]</li>
+<li>[[Grimoires| A Note on Grimoires]]</li>
+<li>Collection of Known Galdori Spells</li></ul></div>
-These sections will explain the major concepts behind magic. The main focus is on galdori magic; it is the most prominent magical system, and the most powerful. Wick magic is discussed in the bottom-most section.
+<div class="columns large-4">
+===Spokes' Magic===
+The Comfort of the Ol' Almanac
+<ul class="portal-list">
+<li>[[Wick Magic| Spokes' Alamanac]]</li>
+<li>Collection of Known Wick Spells</li>
+<li>Anhai Magic (Currently Unknown)</li>
+</ul></div>
+</div>
-==Galdori Magic==
+<div style="width:100%; clear:both; border-bottom:2px solid #e8e4da; margin:20px auto;></div>
-*[[Conversation]] - a thorough explanation of the galdori magic system: classifications, disciplines, and conversations (spells). This is the most important article for roleplaying magic.
-*[[Conversation Examples]] - a list of example conversations that have been used previously.
-*[[Mona]] - all about the sentient particles which make up the world, and their role in magic.
-*[[Uses of Magic]] - the noble uses, and the not-so-noble.
-*[[Limitations of Magic]] - the boundaries of magical use and ability in the natural world.
-*[[Risks of Conversation]] - what can go wrong if the caster is not careful.
-*[[Magical Terminology]] - a complete lexicon with definitions of magical terms and slang.
-*[[Ley lines]] - Ley lines (or monic pathways) are invisible lines along which the mona travel.
-==Technique==
+<div class="row">
-*[[Conversations]] - how conversations are written, inscribed and published.
+<div class="columns large-6">
-*[[Casting]] - casting spells and the various methods of doing so.
+===Magic & Society===
-*[[Fields]] - tangible auras around magical beings, and their purpose and use in society.
+<ul class="portal-list">
+<li>[[Magical Dueling]]</li>
+<li>[[Magical Etiquette]]</li>
+<li>[[Magical Terminology| Lexicon of Magic Terms]]</li>
+<li>[[Finding a True Name| True Names]]</li></ul></div>
-==Magic and Society==
+<div class="columns large-6">
-*[[Coming of Age]] - the age at which children are first capable of casting spells.
+===Magical Theory===
-*[[Magical Instruction]] - how the science and art of magic is taught.
+<ul class="portal-list">
-*[[Finding a True Name]] - the ultimate achievement in self-awareness.
+<li>[[Magical Biology]]</li>
-*[[Diableries]] - uncontrollable and powerful spells that passives cast unintentionally.
+<li>[[Casting]]</li>
-*[[Magical Etiquette]] - social customs of politeness and manners in regards to spell-work.
+<li>[[Coming of Age]]</li>
+<li>[[Fields]]</li></ul></div>
+</div>
-==Other Types of Magic==
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-*[[Wick Magic]] - Anaxi nomadic wick magic, also used by tsat wicks. Usually referred to as the Spoke's Almanac.
+__NOTOC__
-*[[Anhai Magic]]
+[[Category: Magic]]