Magic

== What is magic? ==
MagicAlso known as "Magick" or "Thaumaturgy"
 refers to various different ancient practices that vary from arcane rituals, to spiritual experiences, to innate wielding of elements, etc with the intention of invoking, manipulating, or otherwise manifesting supernatural forces, abilities, beings or entities into the 'natural world'.
Most types of magic can be performed by anyone as long as they know how to do it, although there are some exceptions to this. These exceptions include some types requiring genetic disposition, the usage of anomalous items or actionsThough magic itself can technically be considered anomalous, etc.
== Different Types of Magic ==
=== Arcane Magic ===
Arcane Magic is a more "traditional" form of magic including abilities such as Spells, Rituals, Sigil Magic etc. Arcane Magic is mysterious and difficult to master, but can theoretically be accomplished by anyoneTo varying degrees, though some specific types of Arcane Magic can be nearly impossible to learn if not pre-disposed to them. Care must be put into performing Arcane Magic to avoid spells backfiring, this can be done by only attempting spells one is already aware of accomplishing or being guided through the process. 
Arcane Magic usage varies from culture to culture but is broadly based on the same basic principles.
=== Black Magic ===
Black MagicAlso known as "Dark Magic", "Baneful Magic" or the "Left-Hand Path" contains various baneful, taboo and sometimes malicious magical practices. WIP
=== Carnomancy ===
it is the one crimsonists use. WIP
=== Divine Elemental Magic ===
Divine Elemental Magic enables the manipulation of various natural elements via Elemental EnergyAnd to some degree via its more primal sister-energy, "Orgone Energy"., which is sourced by the presence of Planetary Deities. Divine Elemental Magicians are capable of conjuring and manipulating the following elements:
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=== Hecatian Elemental Art ===
Hecatian Elemental Art involves the manipulation of the principalAir, Water, Earth, Fire. Technically also includes "sub-elements" such as Ice, Metal, Lightning, Etc. elements via associated martial arts. It is traditionally performed vya the movements of the hands and feet, though some proficient users may accomplish it without moving. Hecatian Elemental Arts are heavily tied to Lunacianism, and are considered sacred to the faith.
The ability to perform Hecatian Elemental Art is inherited, and cannot be learned without being born into it.
=== L'Anormal ===
L'Anormal is magical art. This art can take many forms such as paintings, music, art pieces and much more. WIP
=== Natural Magic ===
Magic pertaining to nature, plants, animals, and the weather. It also includes most kinds of summoning.
=== Technomagic* ===
Very advanced technology which can produce effects that are virtually indistinguishable from actual magic.
=== Reality Warping ===
Reality WarpingAlso known as "Reality Bending" is used by individuals who were born with an anomaly regarding their reality stabilityHaving a higher internal ARS Rating than 100., allowing them to warp reality around them via manipulating Average Reality Stability. The limits of Reality Warping are usually up to the imagination of its wielder based on what they have access toWeaker Reality Warpers can for example only do a few specific things, while strong Reality Warpers can possible accomplish god-like feats., although it can be "defeated" by for example a Standard Reality Anchor or a more powerfulA Person with a even higher internal ARS rating.
 Reality Warper asserting reality more.
Non-RealityWarpers may gain Reality Warping Abilities in dimensions with a low ARS rating.
=== White Magic ===
White MagicAlso known as "Light Magic" or the "Right-Hand Path". is a benevolent and selfless form of magic including practices such as; healing, blessing, charms, incantations, prayers, songs, etc.
== Studying Magic ==
=== Thaumatology ===
Thaumatology is the more technical term for the study of magical practices. The most prominent field of Thaumatology is "Unified Thaumatology" founded by James Earl Carter, and is taught by the Unified Academy of Thaumatology. 
=== Occult Practice ===
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