Common Magic

**Common Magic** refers to forms of magic seen in society on a common or surface level; these types of magic see day-to-day use in combat, cooking, healing, and so on.

## Spells

Some spells are more difficult to cast than others. In general, all spells can be amplified, improved or perfected with time, but this list categorizes spells by the amount of skill it takes to learn the most basic form of each type of magic.

This guide lists forms of magic in order from the easiest to learn to the hardest on a scale of 1-7;

1 - Fairly simple. A young child could learn to do it with some practice.

2 - A bit like riding a bike; not superbly easy, but possible for most.

3 - Requires some level of standard (elementary-level) education to learn to perform.

4 - Requires some level of standard (high school-level) education to learn to perform.

5 - Requires some level of higher (college/university level) education to learn to perform.

6 - Requires intense prestige, dedication, and experience to perform.

7 - Nigh impossible. Requires genius-level intelligence to perform.

### Illusion - 1

Illusionary magic, in its most basic form, is a charm used on others to temporarily modify one's senses. Illusion is often the first type of magic to be taught in schools; young schoolchildren are encouraged to perform illusionary magic on themselves to 'summon' imaginary objects in front of themselves.

Illusionary magic is easily detectable (as those who are hexed will most often feel it), and generally only useful in a practical sense in certain situations.

### Transformation - 4

Transformation is the modification of existing particles. Though basic forms of transformation are often limited (usually being temporary or only able to effect small areas), practice can render more permanent and worthwhile effects.

Transformation cannot will new particles into existence. This means that an object cannot grow or shrink in size through transformation. Magical residue- usually a gooey, bitter substance- is a common byproduct of transformative magic. It forms when an object is transformed into something smaller than itself, with the remaining matter becoming residue.

(Fire and ice abilities generally fall under this category.)

### Conjuration - 5

Conjuration is the process of summoning new matter into existence. Requiring a fair amount of prestige, it is used for the circumstances of magic that cannot be summoned through mere transmutation of nearby particles, but rather requires the creation of new ones.

Conjured objects in any form are temporary. Anything summoned through conjuration will eventually fade; this makes conjuration as a healing method fairly worthless, as reformed limbs or skin tissue will eventually dissipate.

Conjuration is most useful in combat, temporary decor, or as keje.

(Plant/herbal abilities generally fall under this category.)

### Mutation - 6

Mutation, or shapeshifting, is a form of magic that often comes naturally to various species around the globe. When learned on its own, mutation is among the most difficult forms of magic to master. Being very easy to mess up, mutation can be an unpredictable and dangerous form of magic.

Mutation only has an effect on organic matter. Mutated effects are often devastatingly permanent, making this form of magic highly illegal in most countries when used irresponsibly (EX. in combat, without proper licensing, et cetera). In some countries, it can be used as a form of punishment for particularly dangerous or unruly criminals.

Mutation is the only form of transformative magic that can be used in advanced healing-- reforming lost body parts or healing fatal lesions is possible. However, mastering mutation is a highly prestigious and daunting task, and mutative healing is almost never an option for those who are not capable of affording elite doctors.