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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. 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|Valyrian Steel]] link for the study of magic, but they believe has faded away following the [[Doom of Valyria]], since there has been no recorded of its use in Westeros since that time. However, recently the magical Valyrian [[Glass candle]] in the citadel, have ignited a new and it seem that the potentcy of magic in Westeros appears to have increased, and miracles and abilities that were long thought lost now appear to be returning, although this is commonly neither known nor accepted. | 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. 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|Valyrian Steel]] link for the study of magic, but they believe has faded away following the [[Doom of Valyria]], since there has been no recorded of its use in Westeros since that time. However, recently the magical Valyrian [[Glass candle]] in the citadel, have ignited a new and it seem that the potentcy of magic in Westeros appears to have increased, and miracles and abilities that were long thought lost now appear to be returning, although this is commonly neither known nor accepted. | ||
Blood, life, and death seem to be keys that can help unlock the secrets of magic. [[Warlocks]] from Qarth bathe Sam Tarly in aurochs’ blood to make him brave. [[Mirri Maz Duur]] sacrifices the horse, and so much more, in her attempt to restore Khal [[Drogo]]. Dany burns the maegi on Drogo's funeral pyre and wakes [[dragons]]. | Blood, life, and death seem to be keys that can help unlock the secrets of magic. [[Warlocks]] from Qarth bathe Sam Tarly in aurochs’ blood to make him brave. [[Mirri Maz Duur]] sacrifices the horse, and so much more, in her attempt to restore Khal [[Drogo]]. Dany burns the [[maegi]] on Drogo's funeral pyre and wakes [[dragons]]. | ||
Additionally, [[Alchemists' Guild|pyromancers]] claim that recently spells required in the creation of [[Wildfire]] have work better and more efficiently, than it has been in many years and dragon sightings are becoming more and more common in [[Essos]]{{Ref|affc|prologue}} | Additionally, [[Alchemists' Guild|pyromancers]] claim that recently spells required in the creation of [[Wildfire]] have work better and more efficiently, than it has been in many years and dragon sightings are becoming more and more common in [[Essos]]{{Ref|affc|prologue}} | ||
However, Even before that in the lands east of Valyria magic remains a potent force. In [[Qarth]], the enigmatic [[warlocks]] of the [[House of the Undying]], said to posses great powers and in the lands by the Jade Sea and Asshai by the Shadow, where all manner of sorcerers, necromancers, spellsingers, aeromancers, and more are said to gather and practice their arts. | However, Even before that in the lands east of Valyria magic remains a potent force. In [[Qarth]], the enigmatic [[warlocks]] of the [[House of the Undying]], said to posses great powers and in the lands by the Jade Sea and Asshai by the Shadow, where all manner of sorcerers, necromancers, spellsingers, aeromancers, and more are said to gather and practice their arts. | ||
==Westeros== | ==Westeros== | ||
Revision as of 10:46, 7 May 2012
Magic is real and widely believed in the world of Song of Ice and Fire. Yet it is also rare enough for many to doubt its existence or at least its effectiveness, particularly in Westeros and most of all in the Citadel.
Sorcery is a sword without a hilt. There is no safe way to grasp it.
—A Storm of Swords
Background
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. 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 has faded away following the Doom of Valyria, since there has been no recorded of its use in Westeros since that time. However, recently the magical Valyrian Glass candle in the citadel, have ignited a new and it seem that the potentcy of magic in Westeros appears to have increased, and miracles and abilities that were long thought lost now appear to be returning, although this is commonly neither known nor accepted.
Blood, life, and death seem to be keys that can help unlock the secrets of magic. Warlocks from Qarth bathe Sam Tarly in aurochs’ blood to make him brave. Mirri Maz Duur sacrifices the horse, and so much more, in her attempt to restore Khal Drogo. Dany burns the maegi on Drogo's funeral pyre and wakes dragons.
Additionally, pyromancers claim that recently spells required in the creation of Wildfire have work better and more efficiently, than it has been in many years and dragon sightings are becoming more and more common in Essos[1]
However, Even before that in the lands east of Valyria magic remains a potent force. In Qarth, the enigmatic warlocks of the House of the Undying, said to posses great powers and in the lands by the Jade Sea and Asshai by the Shadow, where all manner of sorcerers, necromancers, spellsingers, aeromancers, and more are said to gather and practice their arts.
Westeros
Other than the Children of the Forest, who said to be strong in magic, native magic in Westeros is much rarer. In days past, the greenseers of the children possessed incredible powers over nature, Skinchanging, slipping into the minds of beasts, and Greensight, the power to foretell the future. Though the children of the forest and their greenseers have long passed from Westeros, There are still descendants of the First Men who still possess those powers and while those powers are not something you can will to occur, it seem that those who hold the old gods are more susceptible to become one.
The very knowledge of the the existence of skinchangers is exceedingly rare in Westeros, except perhaps among the northern wildlings that live beyond the Wall.
Members of the Alchemists’ Guild, know some sort of magical ritual involving the making of Wildfire and possibly smith who re-work Valyrian steel know something of the arcane as well.
Valyria
All Valyrian magic was rooted in blood and fire. It said they could set dragonglass candles to burning with strange, unpleasantly-bright light. With the obsidian candles, they could see across vast distances, look into a man's mind, and speak with one another though they were half the world apart.[2] It is often said that the old wizards of Valyria did not cut and chisel stone, but worked it with fire and magic as one might work clay.[3]
East
In Qarth, the enigmatic warlocks of the House of the Undying practice curious rituals. Whilst shadowbinders, spellsingers and aeromancers from Asshai are capable of great and terrible feats.[4]
Bloodmages from the Shadow Lands beyond Asshai it's said to be the darkest of all magics, and possibly the most powerful[5] they have dark spells to save a man from death. Some might say death is cleaner than using such a spell.[6]
See also
References and Notes
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Prologue.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 45, Samwell V.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 54, Davos V.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 23, Daenerys III.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 36, Cersei VIII.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 64, Daenerys VIII.