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Revision as of 03:40, 10 September 2018

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Gracewood Mage using a Spell Tome to create light.

Spellcraft, or Witchery, is the art of channeling Arcanum into a particular element or form by memorizing a spell, or by reading it from a Spell Tome or (less commonly) a Scroll. For someone who is not gifted in the art, or is not a Metahuman, learning how to channel Arcanum requires years of complex tutelage.

One is taught the ways of Spellcraft by learning the principles of Izanagi (and how they correspond to life), learning of the elements and their creation, and learning of the creation of Heaven and Earth. By understanding these ideals, a person opens themselves to the words in which magic is understood, in other words, the power of witchery comes from knowledge, as opposed to the powers of a Metahuman, which come from exposure to raw Arcanum.

Origin

Spellcraft (U~itcherī) is an art which originally emerged in Japan around 635 AD, and was first used by Japanese Shamans to heal those wounded in battle, and even return men from the brink of death. The first teacher of the arts (at least the man who is credited for its creation) was Dairoku Azuma, a powerful Shaman who is said to have been instructed by the gods themselves concerning the magical properties of Arcanum and its healing abilities. Although, compared to later sorcerers of the world, these Shamans had limited abilities, they are still known as legends amongst the many practicers of magic in the modern world. It is said that Dairoku created the first literal version of an enchantment on a piece of parchment in 654 AD, and on it was not only the true source of the magic school of life, but also the principles from which it was created.

Spells

Spells are the result of Spellcraft, for when one speaks the literary form of an enchantment, a spell is born. Spells range from elemental abilities to control over the forces of life and death, and are traditionally found in mass numbers in the form of a book or a scroll. If a practicer of magic is especially powerful, spells an be summoned by simply thinking the incantation. There are Seven Trees of Sorcery, all of which hold a vast variety of spells which go by many different names, and take many different forms depending on the caster who wields them. The Seven Trees of Sorcery include the Elemental Tree, the Tree of Rejuvenation, the Tree of Pretense, the Forsaken Tree, the Tree of Radiance, the Blighted Tree, and the Crepuscule Tree.

Spell Index (The Seven Trees of Sorcery)

THE ELEMENTAL TREE

Spell Name

Spell

Effect Incantation (Latin) Incantation (Japanese)
Pyromancy
FireElementalTree
Control and/or summoning of the element of fire. Atque Vale Kaen
Cryomancy
MAGINVIceSpellArt
Control and/or summoning of the element of water, and molecularly changing it into its solid form.

Gelida Verax

Suiden
Terrashifting
TerraShiftingElemental
Lifting parts of the Earth and repositioning them at will. A mesh between the Elemental Tree and Tree of Pretense, though considered Elemental. Mens Terrae Doryuu
Stormcraft
LightningElementalTree
Control and/or summoning of lightning, by attracting Arcanum to one's fingertips and releasing it as energy. Brachium Fulgur Hekireki
Windcalling
WindCallingElemental
Create a shift in the air, either by pushing or pulling something using particles of oxygen in the air. Ventus Resistis Fu-Jin

THE TREE OF REJUVENATION

Spell Name Spell Effect Incantation (Latin) Incantation (Japanese)
Heart-Renewed
HeartRenewedRejuvination
Can restore one's heartbeat to it's normal time signature when on the brink of death. Cordis Pulsus Shinzo-Purusu
Bone Sowing
BoneSowingRejuvination
Can rapidly increase the rate at which bones heal. Os Sanitatem Kosshi Naosu
Cerebrum Taming
CerebrumTamingRejuvination
The ability to bring one's mind to a state of peace and rest Tranquillitas Amini Nento-sekai
Physical Alteration
PhysicalAlterationRejuvination-1
Restores the physical aspects of one's flesh and tissue to its natural state. Sana Corporis Niku Iryo

THE TREE OF PRETENSE

Spell Name Spell Effect Incantation (Latin) Incantation (Japanese)
Obscurity
Obscurity
Causes the recipient of the spell to become disoriented. Turbaret Mentem Hanten
(Arcanum) Barrier
Barrier
Creates a wall or shield of pure Arcanum to act as a defense against other spells and physical attacks. Clipeum Tate
Enthralling Allure
EnthrallingAllure
Grants the wielder to control the minds of others, the more powerful the mage, the more he/she can control. Servus Cognitiva Sen'no
Illusive Strike
IllusiveStrike
Allows for the manipulation of a person's psyche to allow for them to see things that are not actually there. Artificium Magen

THE FORSAKEN TREE

Spell Name Spell Effect Incantation (Latin) Incantation (Japanese)
Bloodcurse
Bloodcurse
Also known as "Blood Magic", this ancient art allows for the control of others and their physical well being whilst in possession of their blood. Imperium Sanguinem
Soulsteal
Soulsteal
The ability to absorb one's life force, allowing for an extended lifespan and increased strength. Virtus Furantur
Black Magick
DarkMagick
Pure Arcanum which is summoned and then corrupted into a destructive force by a dark sorcerer. Tenebris

THE TREE OF RADIANCE

Spell Name Spell Effect Incantation (Latin) Incantation (Japanese)
Light of the Kami
KamiLight
Depending on the situation, this spell can be used to either cast a blinding light or purge and counter Forsaken, Blighted, and Crepuscule Magic. Deum Lucis Kami-Taiyoko
Sunbreach
Sunbreach
The magic user wielding this spell harnesses energy from the sun and bends it to their will (very hot flame). Solis Kaku-kaen
The Eye of Omokaine
EyeofOmoikane
Casts a powerful seal made of pure light over a surface/door, locking dark energies behind it until the caster removes the spell or it is counteracted. Lux Cincinno Izanagi no Fuuin

THE BLIGHTED TREE

Spell Name

Spell

Effect

Incantation (Latin) Incantation (Japanese)
Necromancy
Necromancy
Allows for the reanimation and control of dead bodies. Corporis Resurgentis Jiangshi
Enthrall
SpiritThrall
A rare form of magic in which one summons a spirit to aid them in any way they deem fit. Unlike necromancy, the spirit is not controlled by the caster, but chooses to assist them. Spiritus Accersi Sosen An'nai

THE CREPUSCULE TREE

Spell Name Spell Effect Incantation (Latin) Incantation (Japanese)
Shadowscape
Shadowscape
allows the user to draw dark energy from the Realm of Yomi. Dark energy can be formed into mimics of objects (such as weapons) or used in its natural form as a combatant to Radiant attacks. Umbra Evadere Yomi Tenchi
Demon Worship
DemonWorship
Those who wish to converse with demons of any nature (including the Shinigami) utilize this spell. Daemonis Auxilium Shokan Akuma