Types of magic

5e schools of magic

Creating magic systems are some of the best parts of writing fantasy. However, sometimes it can be difficult to diversify magic systems when jumping from one world to the next. Take a look at different ways your world can incorporate a magic system involving fire!

Before I dig into the specific Wizard sub-classes, I need to give a little big-picture orientation on how the magic cosmology represented in the Octagram… …translates into the division and sub-division of spell-casting classes. I’ve prepared a handy reference chart you can use to keep track of how the various sub-classes break out with respect to their areas of magical focus (these tables are getting a little too complicated for my rudimentary HTML skillz, so I’ve started generating them as…

Pentacle

Why is eye color important in witchcraft? It helps you discover your unique, astonishing magical power that is innate within every witch.

Although magic is not a requirement for fantasy settings, they are a staple of the genre. When it comes to how new and unique a novel’s magic system is, well, they can be just as varied as fa…

The subreddit for discussion about building magic systems for fantasy worlds.

Unique descriptions of different types of magical people. Which one are you?

Learn how to write a magic system with examples by following these 18 easy steps. Whether you’re creating a hard or soft magic system.