Magic

Doctor Strange/Marvel, he is the Master of the Mystic Arts, thus an excellent example of this superpower.

### Capability

Manipulation via forces of otherworldly nature, such as astral, mystical, supernatural, etc.

### Sub-Powers

Mystic Manipulation, Mystic Force, Magic Manipulation, Magical Creation

Magic is the power to manipulate the forces of the mystic and supernatural.

## Definition

In greater definition, Magic is the power to channel, summon or create forces that are beyond the natural order. Such forms of power may include manipulation of astral planes, and forces; the power to manipulate conceptual forces like Time and Fate. Some magic is related to the conjuring or manipulation of supernatural entities, like ghosts, faeries, extraterrestrials even, demons, and angels too.

## Functions and Uses

There are many different forms of Magic, as in "Celestial Magic", "Demonic" or "Infernal Magic", "Draconic Magic", "Stellar Magic", "Combat Magic", "Psionic Magic" and many more. Below are excellent examples of using various forms of magic:

* "Healing Magic" can be used for medicinal purposes, especially for illnesses that are beyond just being biological in nature.
* "Combat" or "Ballistic Magic" refers to using Magic in conflict, battle and other combat scenarios.
* "Astral" and "Psionic Magic" involves using Magic of the Astral Plane, and the realms of Psychic/Psionic power.

## Variants

Here are a list of other variations of Magic as a power concept!

* Astromancy
* Conjuring
* Divination
* Mandala Manipulation
* Necromancy
* Scrying
* Transmutation Circle Creation
* Zodiacal Force

## Related Powers

* Astral Force Manipulation
* Astral Plane Manipulation
* Chronokinesis
* Omnikinesis
* Psionics
* Superpower Manipulation

## Advantages

* Magic grants the user powers beyond physicality. Therefore, when confronting an entity who's power is based in its strength, stamina, and durability, the Magic user can use supernatural means to overcome.
* Manipulating the forces of nature, especially during disastrous moments.
* Magic users of advanced levels can combat users of Psionics, and manipulate the forces and energies that allow Psionic power to work.

## Disadvantages

* Magic can be difficult to master.
* Some Magic users may only be able to affect those of physical based powers, and not entities that are supernatural themselves.
* Users of Spiritual Forces, Divine and Chthonic, are often superior to Magic users.
* Magic users cannot combat users of "high concept" powers, such as Xeno-Psionics.

## Examples

* The Necronomicon/***Cthulu Mythos (H.P. Lovecraft)***
* The Lifestream/***Final Fantasy VII franchise***
* Marth/***Fire Emblem, Smash Bros. Ultimate***
* Robin/***Fire Emblem, Smash Bros. Ultimate***
* Doctor Strange (*Steven Strange*)/***Marvel Cinematic Universe***
* Eye of Agamotto/***Marvel Cinematic Universe***

## Images

Marth/Fire Emblem, is a user of magic.The Lifestream/Final Fantasy VII, is the source of Life on the Planet, but also many other mystical powers.Robin/Fire Emblem, is notable Magician.The Necronomicon/Cthulu Mythos, Lovecraftian Scripture, is the notable grimoire of various dark magic.The Eye of Agamotto/Marvel Cinematic Universe.