CURRICULUM OF THAUMATURGY

[_Sheylo_ 979]

Curriculum of Thaumaturgy

6th of the First Seed

 

With the understanding of Thaumaturgy, an individual will understand the ability of performing feats of magic. It encapsulates the meaning to create or manipulate entities, some of them utterly beyond ones control in natural environments. The objective of this course is to offer students all the theoretical knowledge to be able to understand the magic that is forever present in our lives, as well as granting them the means of beginning the odyssey to becoming true mages themselves.

As such, this class is paramount to cover all the relevant aspects of magics that are possible, whilst not neglecting the details of relevance such as artifact,s magical creatures and the dangers of magic, In the pursuit of progress, much like our forefathers since the days of Larihei, we venture into magic that is unknown.

 

I. Introduction to Thaumaturgy

Before we delve into the unending ocean of knowledge and potential that is magic, we must first understand the basic principles that allow it to exist in our world. This particular class lays out notions fundamental to any mage, as such students shall be introduced to topics such as Mana theory, Arcane theory, Elemental theory, Auras, as well as the myriad of other knowledge that a mage uses constantly through their career. 

 

 

II. Dangers of Magic

With infinite potential comes infinite risk. Magic, to the negligent and unwary, can pose great dangers, dangers that could affect not only the impetuous, but result in grave consequences for innocent bystanders. Within this class, the student will learn mistakes of past mages, students will also be taught catastrophes that magic can produce, with or without one’s neglect or malicious intent. This, along with being taught how to behave as a mage, will teach students how apparent threats of the void to hiylun and how to cope with the initial exposure to such a vast and overwhelming realm.

 

III. Voidal Theory

The Void is a different plane, independent to the world in which we inhabit. It is a place of infinite potential, a place where nothing and everything is synonymous. It is through energy within the Void that mages are capable of great feats, both wonderful and terrible. It is important, before diving into the perhaps the most common type of magic, voidal magic, to understand how exactly manipulates, that more often than not seems to defy the laws of nature, are even possible. As such, it will be during this class that students will learn the known theoretical aspects of the Void, about its infinite power, volatile nature, its effects and its horrors.

 

[!] Artistic representation of the Void; ca. 1756

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IV. Voidal Magics

Voidal magics are performed through a connection with the Void and at the disbursement of one's Mana. This class is intertwined with those previously mentioned. It is here where students will be taught about Voidal Magics that are possible and the ones they may encounter. In this class one would witness the analysis of elemental magics, conjuration, transfiguration, translocation, illusion and more. Insights are offered in what a mage is capable of through interactions with the Void, and it is hoped that by the end of this chapter the student will be endowed with all the theoretical knowledge needed by a prospecting mage regarding Voidal Magics.

 

[!] Painting of a Mali'aheral mastering the art of Fire Evocation; ca. 1801

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V. Other Magics

Besides the aforementioned, there exists a myriad of other types of magic that do not draw from the Void, magics whose powers derive from deities or an alternative source. Here, students will be exposed to countless miscellaneous magics, each unique and powerful in its own way. Students will be presented to all the theoretical knowledge on these arts and feats and where such endeavors are possible, witness their magical capabilities with their own eyes in an attempt to further understand the mysteries that are a part of our world.

 

 

VI. Magical Objects & Artifacts

The everlasting presence of magic and the deep interconnection between our realm and that of the mystical have had the effect of certain objects imbued with unusual magical powers and properties being brought forth or created in our realm. It is important, to prospecting mages, to learn about these artifacts, these objects of interest to scholars and mages alike, about these sources of great power and wonder, about their importance and their uses.

 

 

VII. Magical Creatures & Immortal Beings

A great deal of magic objects have been bestowed upon our world, so have creatures of a bizarre nature, observed and examined by the Descendants since the beginning of history. It is vital that we study and recognize these entities as many are a grotesque imitations of life, errors whose very existence is unnatural. Should we come to understand them, it may very well mean the difference between life and death, as these beings, which are more often than not evil, distorted by strong emotion, are often fearless, and therefore, powerful. Within this particular class ,beside those aforementioned entities, shall teach about the immortals, the deities that have stupefied many cultures, beings that were birthed within time itself. This class will deal with their nature and characteristics, uncover their fallibility and try to understand their often exaggerated powers. Thus, after the completion of this ultimate class, students should possess all the theoretical knowledge about our magical world, enabling them to further sail this mystical, ever changing, forbidden sea.

 

[!] Depiction of a Ghost in the night; ca. 1693

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maehr'sae hiylun'ehya,

 

Okarir’maehr Valazaer Calith