Shadow Magic

Shadow Magic

Description

Shadow Magic is an metaphorical umbrella term to describe any and all type of magic spells that are derived from the Outer Darkness or the denizens thereof. Shadow Magic is one of the two primary schools of magic in the Anaxverse (the other being Light Magic). In direct contrast to Light Magic, dark magic garners power from evil and chaotic beings and the dark vibratory frequencies of the Outer Darkness. Using the dimensions of the cosmology as a spectrum, shadow magic draws power from dimensions on the side of the Outer Darkness. While not being an inherently evil school of magic, the sheer fact it draws from dimensions drawn from the void means the spells take energy rather than supply it. Thus, a person could technically use Shadow Magic in order to do good works, even though it is derived from chaotic evil powers.

Types of Shadow Magicks

Shadow Magic has several additional subsets of magic composing it, which can then be broken down into specific schools of said magicks. It should be noted that magic is not divided along exact lines and can be used in conjuction on a spectrum, however, all Shadow Magic will fall somewhere into these subsets or a mixture thereof. They have exact polar opposites among the subset of Light Magicks.

Warp Magic

Shadow magic is drawn from the Shadowlands. Its spells are highly corruptive, tearing away at the sanity and spirit of those that use it. The spells are drawn from powerful entities, based on the spell cast. Spells can be called from Baron Samedi, Ah Pwash, or other entities. Using too much shadow magic can overwhelm a caster, causing loss of control or absolute power. An example of this is seen in The Anax: Call of the Cursed One when Evelyn Addams draws from the shadows to such a degree that she becomes a Shadow Lord. Reaching a breaking point, the only way for her to regain her humanity was by being saved by The Anax, drawing in that extra power. Necomancers and shadow witches are prime users of shadow magic.

Blood Magic

Blood magic is drawn from the vitality of victims, using their life force to garner power. Often powered through human sacrifices, rituals dedicated to Ah Pwash and other entities will cause a surge in power. Many of these sacrifices are more potent if the sacrificed are dear to the caster. Power can also be gained by number, as several vampires use blood magic by sacrificing troves of human victims. Blood magic can be regenerative, restoring vitality at the cost of taking it from another. Vampires and blood witches are prime casters of blood magic.

Plague Magic

Plague magic is drawn from the power of the babylonian god, Nergal. Focused on poison, rot, and pestilence, plague magic deteriorates one's health and fortitude. It is highly contagious, with its casters often being diseased themselves. Plague magic often targets a single victim, but will spread and affect entire swathes of people. This magic can manifest as powers within Nergalian Demons, but can be used by other casters as well. Plague witches are prime casters of plague magic.

Dark Magic Spell List

Shadow Magic Spells

• Bedlam Lust
• Command Undead
• Dark Duplicity
• Demonic Command
• Hungering Void
• Mind Control
• Shadow Bolt
• Shadow Frost
• Shadow Slime
• Shadow Webs
• Unholy Twister