Spirit magic

Spirit magic is a broad term encompassing all the forms of magic which primarily draw magical power from spirits. It is generally divided into bargain magic and environmental magic. The former implies the active and involvement of the spirit in the casting, whilst the latter only requires the caster to draw upon the energy from entities in its surroundings. 
Traditionally, spirit magic is regarded with suspicion and is frowned upon by most of society. Bargain magic in particular is seen with prejudice, as the entities involved can often influence or even overpower the caster, often leading to disastrous conséquences. Additionally, spirit magic is often confused with death magic, which draws upon the lingering souls of the dead, only adding to its negative image. In recent years the Magisterium has sought to use spirit magic for research purposes.