Witches

Wiccan

Strega

Aje

Häxa

Wizard

> " The Italians call them Strega. The Yoruba of West Africa call them Aje, meaning mother. Where my mother was from, they called them Häxa. And here, we call them witch. Over the centuries, vampires have fought them and fought beside them, bedded them and burned them. Whether adversary or ally, they have been a force to be reckoned with. " - Warning about witches.
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Witches are supernatural beings who are born with the power to affect change by magical means, known as witchcraft. They are however, human beings that have the ability to use magic either because they inherited it from their parents or because they made a deal with a powerful entity that granted them magical capabilities.

## Characteristics

Humans who practice magical powers are often called "witches." The origin of witchcraft remains unknown; however, it is believed that witches have existed since the beginning of humanity, passing down their knowledge and skills through generations of family lines. Contrary to popular belief, not all witches receive their magic from demons, nor do they worship the devil. Some witches, such as wiccans receive their power from nature and practice their witchcraft however they saw fit. Depending upon the individual, some witches practice their power by certain belief systems, such as Hoodoo, Voodoo, Wicca, or any number of other magical practices from countries and cultures all around the world.

However, there are also withches that are known for being ruthless and willing to sacrifice everything to achieve their goals, even committing immoral acts against humanity and many other creatures, combining sometimes science, spell and supernatural together to reach their goals.

## Types of Witches

### Naturals

The term "Natural" is used to define any witch who is born with a predisposition towards practicing magic. Not much is known about these witches apart from the fact that they are known to have an innate affinity to accessing certain supernatural powers of the universe.

#### Necromancer

Necromancers are witches that specialize in summoning and controlling things that are dead. Their powers allow them to summon and control dead creatures or use the element of death to reach a very high level of power.

#### Shaman

Shamans are people who practice shamanism. One such practitioner claimed shamans were first and foremost healers, however this magic can be used offensively as well. They have a connection with nature that is second only to druid, who are infused with the power of nature itself in their body.

### Borrowers

Borrowers are people who made a deal with powerful beings in exchange for a portion of power: while very weak, these witches can still reach any goals if they work together. A Natural witch can also become a Borrower to gain more power than what he already has.

## Known Witches

* Esther (First/ Grand Witch)
* Dahlia (Immortal/ Necromancer Witch)

## Powers and Abilities

According to Esther, the power of a witch is not only dependent on the source of their magic, but also on their knowledge and training in witchcraft. For example, whereas novice witches may struggle to defend themselves from human attackers more experienced witches have been known to overpower some of the most powerful creatures in existence. By joining together, witches can increase their magical strength, casting powerful spells that will make them really dangerous.

* **Spell Casting** - The power to change and control events through the use of incantations and/or ritualistic gestures. Witches can access various supernatural powers via spells such as:
	+ **Astral Projection** - The power to separate from one's body and project the spirit to another location.
	+ **Chronokinesis** - Witches can slow time, however, they can do so on a very little scale.
	+ **Conjuration** - Spells that magically create objects seemingly out of nothingness. Such spells can be used to conjure various objects (e.g. maggots, blood, needles, razors, or even hearts), through a hex.
	+ **Elemental Manipulation** - The power to control and manipulate the elements of air, earth, fire and water.
	+ **Energy Blasts** - Some witches are able to launch a blast of magical energy at each other.
	+ **Healing** - Rowena was able to heal the Darkness' vessel. She was also able to cure Oskar of a terminal illness and use a healing spell to close the Rupture to Hell by in effect healing the wound.
	+ **Hexing and Cursing** - Witches have the ability to hex and curse others. Spells such as these affect an object or person in a negative manner; hexes cause major inconvenience to the target, while curses are truly malevolent acts of magic.
	+ **Illusions**- The power to alter the senses of others to perceive a false reality.
	+ **Immobilization** - The power to immobilize a person in place through a spell.
	+ **Immortality** - Via spells, witches can gain immortality.
	+ **Invulnerability** - Powerful witches have displayed invulnerability to conventional forms of harm, however, very few witches can achieve such level of power.
	+ **Longevity** - The power to live hundreds, possibly thousands of years while maintaining a youthful, even beautiful appearance.
	+ **Mind Control** - The power to control and manipulate the behavior and thoughts of others.
	+ **Memory Manipulation** - The power to take away memories from people and/or place false ones.
	+ **Molecular Combustion** - Through a spell, Rowena was able to cause three witches to combust into blood and ash.
	+ **Portal Creation** - Using a ritual from the Demon Tablet, one witch displayed the ability to open a rift to another reality.
	+ **Power Granting** - Rowena was able to grant Oskar immortality. Katja was also able to grant Hansel immortality as well.
	+ **Reality Warping** - Witches can affect reality, but to a very little level.
	+ **Scrying** - Using crystals, mirrors, or prisms, witches are able to find whoever they want, although the spell is easier to perform if the witch knows the appearance of, or possesses an object belonging to, the person they seek.
	+ **Spell Creation** - Powerful witches have shown the ability to create their own spells. For example, Eshter crafted the Immortality Witch Spell, granting her incredible power without losing her magic.
	+ **Telekinesis** - The power to move objects and persons through mental influence.
	+ **Teleportation** - The act of disappearing from one location and instantly reappearing in another location through supernatural means. Witches can gain the power to teleport if they are powerful enough.
* **Potion Brewing** - The power to brew and concoct potions, remedies and elixirs that have supernatural properties.

## Weaknesses

### Beings

* **Supernatural Beings -** Any creatures ranging from Angels, Demons, Pagans, Monsters, etc can overpower and kill any Witches, depending on how powerful the witches are since their magic does aid them in slowing down even the mightiest of beings.

### Items

* **Distraction** - Preventing a witch from concentrating or giving full attention to their spells, may render them ineffective.
* **Emotion** - According to Rowena, one of the cardinal rules of magic is that disposition affects execution; this implies that performing spells correctly demands a certain frame of mind.

* **Mortality** - Despite their mystical attributes, witches are still human and share many of the same weaknesses as non-supernatural beings (e.g. age, blood loss, decapitation, disease, heart-failure, incineration, suffocation, snapped neck, etc.). However, it is known that especially skilled witches can overcome these weaknesses through powerful magic.
* **Overexertion** - The excessive use of magic could lead to fatigue, unconsciousness, the depletion of one's reserves of power, and if taken to the extreme, death.