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| − | Demotic Magic, more commonly called 'folk magic' is a broad category that includes any intentional, but otherwise informal or non-academically trained use of magic. The ability to ride and handle a [[galimshara]] requires the use of demotic magic. A [[zavian]] by definition does not use demotic magic. Wizards and other professional arcanists have traditionally regarded practitioners of demotic magic with some contempt. Legally demotic magic is problematic as it is necessary for many tradespeople and commoners in order to perform their functions and therefore if outlawed or heavily regulated would seriously harm trade and commerce. In practice, commonly used demotic magic, such as the [[law-lock]], is rarely regulated. | + | Demotic Magic, more commonly called 'folk magic' is a broad category that includes any intentional, but otherwise informal or non-academically trained use of magic. The ability to ride and handle a [[galimshara]] requires the use of demotic magic. A [[zavian]] by definition does not use demotic magic. Wizards and other professional arcanists have traditionally regarded practitioners of demotic magic with some contempt. Legally demotic magic is problematic as it is necessary for many tradespeople and commoners in order to perform their functions and therefore if outlawed or heavily regulated would seriously harm trade and commerce. In practice, commonly used demotic magic, such as the [[law-lock]], is rarely regulated. |
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| + | Folk magic does not require any sort of arcane notation and is generally learned by direct experience, intuition, and direct observation of another person practicing folk magic. Folk magic employs symbolic actions and 'trigger' words making it broadly similar to ceremonial and other forms of high magic. However, in folk magic, the symbolic actions are directly part of a practical action. For example, tethering an animal is itself a non-magical act, but may be performed with idiosyncratic gestures and specific statements that enable the magical effect from the practitioner. | ||
In [[Khahonri Language|Khahonri]], the word 'jihan' means folk magic and can refer to different kinds of folk magic. | In [[Khahonri Language|Khahonri]], the word 'jihan' means folk magic and can refer to different kinds of folk magic. | ||
Revision as of 12:21, 30 September 2017
Demotic Magic, more commonly called 'folk magic' is a broad category that includes any intentional, but otherwise informal or non-academically trained use of magic. The ability to ride and handle a galimshara requires the use of demotic magic. A zavian by definition does not use demotic magic. Wizards and other professional arcanists have traditionally regarded practitioners of demotic magic with some contempt. Legally demotic magic is problematic as it is necessary for many tradespeople and commoners in order to perform their functions and therefore if outlawed or heavily regulated would seriously harm trade and commerce. In practice, commonly used demotic magic, such as the law-lock, is rarely regulated.
Folk magic does not require any sort of arcane notation and is generally learned by direct experience, intuition, and direct observation of another person practicing folk magic. Folk magic employs symbolic actions and 'trigger' words making it broadly similar to ceremonial and other forms of high magic. However, in folk magic, the symbolic actions are directly part of a practical action. For example, tethering an animal is itself a non-magical act, but may be performed with idiosyncratic gestures and specific statements that enable the magical effect from the practitioner.
In Khahonri, the word 'jihan' means folk magic and can refer to different kinds of folk magic.
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