Weaving, my magic system.The subreddit for discussion about building magic systems for fantasy worlds.
Magic System: AlchemyOne of the oldest, and possibly the most balanced, magic system of all times: Alchemy. "In order to obtain or create something, something of equal value must be lost or destroyed."
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Five Types of Magic SystemsAlthough 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…
Runic MagicRunic magic is truly something different; no spellbooks or reagents are needed for this way of magic. Beside the inner powers of the mage, only two items are needed to use this way to cast magic. It is an experimental way of spellcasting, however; it is unreliable and sometimes even downright dangerous, because the effects are unpredictable and spell backfires are common. This is why runic magic is only an experiment in Britannia, and a majority of magic users still place their trust in the…
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Magic System: Elemental MagicIt's time for one of our favorite magic systems: elemental magic! Learn how to incorporate this versatile system into your world!
How To Write a Magic System in 18 Steps | Imagine ForestLearn how to write a magic system with examples by following these 18 easy steps. Whether you’re creating a hard or soft magic system.
Spell-Casting Classes and Sub-Types: Class MatrixBefore 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…
Your Guide to Writing Magic SystemsWhen you're writing fantasy, you'll need a good magic system. Find out here how to create an original and compelling magic system!