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In these early times, many people were able to summon spirits. However, most of those people were limited to fairly basic magic. In essence, anything is going to burn if you just make it hot enough. But only some were capable of more delicate magic. To quote Alastor Fitzgerald, famous researcher and expert in all forms of ancient magic, "While any person can cover a canvas in paint, only a [[master]] of the craft can make it into an artwork". | In these early times, many people were able to summon spirits. However, most of those people were limited to fairly basic magic. In essence, anything is going to burn if you just make it hot enough. But only some were capable of more delicate magic. To quote Alastor Fitzgerald, famous researcher and expert in all forms of ancient magic, "While any person can cover a canvas in paint, only a [[master]] of the craft can make it into an artwork". | ||
It should be noted that the prolific use of ancient magic began to weaken the Veil over time, allowing energies from the other worlds to leak into ours. | It should be noted that the prolific use of ancient magic began to weaken the [[Veil]] over time, allowing energies from the other worlds to leak into ours. | ||
=== Forms of Ancient Magic === | === Forms of Ancient Magic === | ||
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==== Teutons ==== | ==== Teutons ==== | ||
The Teutons had a similar ritualistic approach as the Celts. | The Teutons had a similar ritualistic approach as the Celts. Like the Celts, the Teuton people had a strong connection to nature and incorporated natural elements into their magic. They also had a complex mythology and spiritual belief system, which influenced their approach to magic. | ||
Teutons were a diverse people and consisted of many different tribes, each with their own unique customs and beliefs. Therefore the specifics of Teuton magic varied greatly depending on the tribe or region. Some tribes used specific ritual objects or incantations, while others relied more on gestures and visualizations. | Teutons were a diverse people and consisted of many different tribes, each with their own unique customs and beliefs. Therefore the specifics of Teuton magic varied greatly depending on the tribe or region. Some tribes used specific ritual objects or incantations, while others relied more on gestures and visualizations. | ||
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'''Iberians''' | '''Iberians''' | ||
The Iberians believed that all things, including inanimate objects, possess a spirit or soul. Since the Iberians were skilled metal workers, and they had a particular fascination with gold. As such they used their knowledge to craft talismans or amulets imbued with magical properties to aid in their metalworking and other forms of magic. Such talismans were then used to influence of commune with the spirits of objects to make them to things in order to create the desired effects. | |||
==== Greek City States ==== | ==== Greek City States ==== | ||
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African cultures have a rich tradition of animism, ancestor worship, and spirit possession, and these beliefs influenced their magic and spells. Chanting and singing was often used to invoke or communicate with spirits, while gestures could be used to channel or direct their power. The use of fetishes, or objects believed to contain spiritual power, is still common in many African cultures and has been be incorporated into their spellcasting for a long time. Additionally, divination and herbalism are important elements in African magic, as they have been used for centuries for healing and spiritual purposes. | African cultures have a rich tradition of animism, ancestor worship, and spirit possession, and these beliefs influenced their magic and spells. Chanting and singing was often used to invoke or communicate with spirits, while gestures could be used to channel or direct their power. The use of fetishes, or objects believed to contain spiritual power, is still common in many African cultures and has been be incorporated into their spellcasting for a long time. Additionally, divination and herbalism are important elements in African magic, as they have been used for centuries for healing and spiritual purposes. | ||
A | A significant aspect of African many magical traditions was spirit possession. It involved summoning a spirit and inviting it to take control of a person, object, or place. Once the spirit had possessed the object, the person or object was believed to have access to the spirit's power and knowledge, which could be used to accomplish a particular goal. The spirit could also be directed to perform specific tasks or provide guidance and advice. This approach to magic was based on a belief in a close relationship between the spirit world and the physical world, where spirits can influence the course of events in the natural world. | ||
Each culture had its own unique approach to invoking and controlling spirits through their own traditions and beliefs. The types of spirits they believed in, and the way they interacted with them, also influenced the way they cast spells. Additionally, the specific types of spells they cast varied based on the needs of their community and the challenges they faced. | Each culture had its own unique approach to invoking and controlling spirits through their own traditions and beliefs. The types of spirits they believed in, and the way they interacted with them, also influenced the way they cast spells. Additionally, the specific types of spells they cast varied based on the needs of their community and the challenges they faced. | ||