The Gift cannot be gained after character creation. Magic is learned in different philsophies, such as Word Magic, Rune Magic, Spellsinging, Chanelling, etc. Most spell-users should purchase the Knows own True Name perk and some Mystic Power Defense. This Power Def can be increased with experience. Chanelling spell-users can not improve their activation roll for Detect Magic, unless they beseech their god for a spell to detect magic.
Knows own True Name.
Word Magic, Rune Magic, Elementalism, Spellsinging, and Alchemy are all philosophies in the realm of Essence. The philosophies of Priests, Druids, and Witchcraft are in the realm of Chanelling. The philosophy of Mentalism is in the realm of Mentalism. All slots must be multi - ultra slots are not allowed. All magic powers must cost the mage something to cast - nothing can ever be done for free.