Editing Magic (section)

==Types of magic==
[[File:Rafal Hrynkiewicz shadow baby.jpg|thumb|A [[shadow assassin]], by Rafal Hrynkiewicz © Fantasy Flight Games]]
Magic is a little-understood force in the world. It has been so long since magic was truly potent that most understanding of it only lives on in superstition and rituals of questionable validity. Blood, life and death seem to be keys that can help unlock the secrets of magic.{{ref|AGOT|64}}{{ref|AGOT|72}} 

In [[Westeros]] and most of the lands west of [[Valyria]], magic is held to be a mythical force only. The [[maesters]] of the [[Citadel]] may apply for a [[Valyrian steel]] link for the study of magic, but they believe it to have faded away following the [[Doom of Valyria]], since there has been no record of its use in Westeros since that time.{{ref|AGOT|24}}

Magic has remained a potent force in [[Qarth]], where the enigmatic [[warlocks]] of the [[House of the Undying]] are said to possess great powers. All manner of [[wizard]]s, sorcerers, [[necromancer]]s, [[spellsinger]]s, [[aeromancer]]s, [[bloodmage]]s, and more are said to gather and practice their arts in the lands by the [[Jade Sea]] and [[Asshai]] by the [[Shadow Lands|Shadow]].{{ref|AGOT|23}}

Some of the abilities exhibited by those who practice magic are: 
* '''Elemental control''' allows practitioners to manipulate elemental forces. [[Pyromancer]]s, firemages, and some [[red priest]]s of [[R'hllor]] can manipulate fire to impress crowds{{ref|ACOK|40}}{{ref|ASOS|60}}{{Ref|ADWD|49}} and attack enemies.{{ref|ASOS|73}} The wizards of the [[Rhoynar]] were able to use [[water magic]] to manipulate water, such as the river [[Rhoyne]].{{ref|TWOIAF|Ancient History: Ten Thousand Ships}} [[Aeromancer]]s are known to practice their art in [[Asshai]].{{ref|TWOIAF|The Bones and Beyond: Asshai}} It is possible that other wizards and sorcerers know ways of using other elements.

* '''Divination''' is the ability to see the future either through dreams or looking in the fire in the case of the followers and priests of the Lord of Light. This is called [[greensight]] if following the way of the [[old gods]] or [[dragon dreams]] if it is done by a [[House Targaryen|Targaryen]].

* '''Skinchanging''' is the rare{{ref|ADWD|34}} ability to enter the mind of an [[animal]] and control its actions. Having the blood of the First Men may make it more likely for someone to be a [[skinchanger]].{{fact}}

* '''Raising the dead''' is an extraordinary feat performed by some followers of [[R'hllor]] after performing the [[last kiss]]. However, the reborn person may have difficulty remembering parts of their past life or exhibit a change in personality. The revived still have any wounds incurred before their passing.

* '''Necromancy''' is the ability to raise the dead as [[wight|mindless automatons]] bound to serve a specific purpose. [[Necromancy]] is said to have been practiced by the [[Bloodstone Emperor]],{{ref|TWOIAF|The Bones and Beyond: Yi Ti}} [[Dagon Drumm]],{{ref|TWOIAF|The Iron Islands}} and [[Morgon Banefort]].<ref>georgerrmartin.com: [http://www.georgerrmartin.com/world-of-ice-and-fire-sample/ WORLD OF ICE AND FIRE SAMPLE]</ref>

*'''Glamoring''' is when wizards and sorcerers change their appearance or the appearance of others by using light and shadow. Some [[glamor]]s are associated with specific objects. Years of practice can be needed for effective glamor use.{{ref|AFFC|22}}

*'''Bloodmagic''' is said to be darkest and possibly the most powerful of magics.{{Ref|AFFC|36}} Practitioners of [[bloodmagic]] have dark spells to save a man from death, though some say death is cleaner.{{Ref|AGOT|64}}

*'''Alchemy''' is a diverse range of practices involving the creation or transmuting of substances or materials with magical powers. Practitioners of [[alchemy]] include the [[Alchemists' Guild]] in [[King's Landing]]{{ref|ACOK|20}} and the [[alchemists of Lys]].{{ref|ACOK|Prologue}}

*'''Curses''' are considered one of the old powers.{{ref|ACOK|44}} [[Alys Rivers]] and [[Maggy the Frog]] are said to have been able to cast [[curse]]s.{{ref|FAB|Under the Regents - The Hooded Hand}}{{ref|AFFC|24}}{{ref|AFFC|36}}