Magic

**Eastern Magic**

* Shinto Magic
* Hojutsu Magic
* Buddhist Magic
* Onmyoudo Magic
* Shugendo Magic
* Zoroastrianism Magic

**Magical Sub-Types**

* Elemental Magic
* Defensive Magic
* Protection Magic
* Sealing Magic
* Teleportation Magic
* Summoning Magic
* Transformation Magic
* Illusion Magic
* Strengthening Magic
* Spirit Magic
* Rune Symbols
* Security Magic

Valkyries* Brynhildr
* Helmwige
* Ortlinde
* Grimgerde
* Schwertleite
* Göndul
* Rossweisse

Bishop Devils
Gods

**Magic** is a supernatural force utilized by Mages of various species and Magicians of *High School DxD.*

## Summary

According to Lavinia, Magic is the supernatural power born by researching about the demonic powers of Devils and the miracles of Gods which also became a power that humans can control.

There are two major types of Magic, Western Magic which originates in Europe and Eastern Magic which originates in Asia. Within both Western and Eastern Magic exists multiple types of magic such as Norse magic, Fairy magic and various different types of magic with different equations including the magic that Gods use. Both Western Magic and Eastern Magic have their own unique versions of the same kind of magic such as elemental manipulation, teleportation, barriers, seals, rituals and a wide range of offensive and defensive spells both which utilize different magic equations and incantations but ultimately for the same purpose.

The current magic system used by most humans was founded by Merlin Ambrosius, the legendary wizard from Arthurian legend which involved reading the flow.

## Abilities

All kinds of Magic are used in for many purposes such as offence, defense, supporting, healing, as well as other, more practical purposes.

In Volume 14, Le Fay mentions that demonic power requires the power of using your imagination and the power to create, as well as having a good sense, while magic is just knowledge to control equations, i.e. using your head and making calculations. So while they may seem similar, they are very different from each other. Kuroka further added that magic is something where the user uses the knowledge and calculations to know "If I do this, this will happen".

In Volume 17, it is stated that a skilled magician like Rossweisse develops their own unique magical formula which is suited to them and allows them to better use magic. In the case of Rossweisse, her formula restrains down how much the magical power is consumed to its utmost limit, but it’s also something which strengthens both the offensive and defensive power positively.

Some individuals are noted to have a talent and affinity for magic, as demonstrated by Lavinia Reni, as she was easily able learn the magic taught by her master. However, there also exists the possibility that a particular magic user might lack talent in using certain magic, though there also exists the possibility that they can excel at other magic; such as Rossweisse who was incapable of using the spiritual magic that her family specializes in, but was able to easily learn and master offensive magic. Shooting Star's Bishop is noted to have a similar defect, being only able to perform basic elemental spells but as a result is capable of generating elemental spells of immense power and wide range.

## Types of Magic

### By Origin

#### Western Magic

* Norse Magic
* Olympus Magic
* Devil Magic
* Angel Magic
* Fallen Angel Magic
* Black Magic
* White Magic
* Fairy Magic
* Alchemy

#### Eastern Magic

* Shinto Magic
* Taoist Magic
* Hojutsu Magic
* Buddhist Magic
* Onmyoudo Magic
* Shugendo Magic
* Zoroastrianism Magic

### Magical Sub-Types

* Elemental Magic
	+ Fire Magic
	+ Water Magic
	+ Ice Magic
	+ Lightning Magic
* Summoning Magic
* Teleportation Magic
* Transformation Magic
* Sealing Magic
* Defensive Magic
* Protection Magic
* Strengthening Magic
* Illusion Magic
* Spirit Magic
* Rune Symbols
* Security Magic