Name: Elijah Mikaelson
Post by Derek Salvano on Aug 26, 2021 20:40:33 GMT
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A witch is a man or woman with the power to affect change by magical means. The origin of witchcraft remains unknown, however it is known that witches have existed for many centuries passing down their knowledge and skills through generations of family lines. Contrary to popular belief, witches do not receive their powers from demons, nor do they worship the devil. Instead, witches consider themselves as the Servants of Nature, and they make it their duty to maintain balance within the world.
A witch is a man or woman with the power to affect change by magical means. The origin of witchcraft remains unknown, however it is known that witches have existed for many centuries passing down their knowledge and skills through generations of family lines. Contrary to popular belief, witches do not receive their powers from demons, nor do they worship the devil. Instead, witches consider themselves as the Servants of Nature, and they make it their duty to maintain balance within the world.
[attr="class","isubtitle"]Types of Magic
Magic is the power to affect change in the world by supernatural means. Magic can often be split into bright and dark, though depending on the situation, can also be neutral.
Ancestral Magic
Ancestral Magic is a form of sorcery commonly used among the witches of New Orleans. Similar to Spirit Magic, this form of sorcery draws energy from the dead ancestors of a witch in a certain location and can be used however the spirits see fit. However, according to Elijah Mikaelson, this power can only be harnessed from the location of where the witches died, meaning that should the witch abandon the area, they will be rendered powerless.
Dark Magic
Dark Magic (or Black Magic) is a form of sorcery that draws on malevolent powers, and may be used for negative purposes (e.g. to cause destruction or misfortune, to injure or kill, or for the profit of oneself rather than for the benefit of others.) In popular usage, the term "dark magic" is often used to describe any form of sorcery that is used negatively.
Expression
Expression is an extremely dark form of magic that draws on darkness that doesn't exist on the natural plane without harming it. The details and history of expression remain unknown, however according to Nandi, the forces of expression are considered so powerful that many witches discredit it as magic, for it expands beyond the limitations of both traditional and contemporary forms of witchcraft.
Sacrificial Magic
Sacrificial Magic is a dark form of magic that relies upon the sacrifice of living or undead creatures to fuel a witch's power. The more sacrifices, the stronger the witch. This type of magic is also extremely volatile and easy to corrupt if one knows what they're doing.
Spirit Magic
Spirit Magic draws on the power of dead witches (or the Spirits of Nature), and may be used for either good or evil purposes. Unlike other forms of magic, a witch can only use Spirit Magic however the spirits see fit. If a witch abuses the magic bestowed upon them, the spirits may break the connection, preventing the witch from harnessing their power. Bonnie Bennett once channeled the energy of one hundred dead witches in her attempt to kill Klaus. However, after she used the power to resurrect her dead boyfriend, the spirits declined Bonnie from further channeling them, as they viewed resurrection spells as a violation against nature.
Traditional Magic
Traditional Magic is the most common form of witchcraft among modern witches. Traditional Magic draws energy from the forces of Nature and may be used however the witch sees fit. Although Traditional Magic is very popular among the witchcraft community, it also very exhausting. Due to the fact the witch is exerting their own energy, the witch may experience symptoms of dizziness, fatigue, and minor nose bleeds. Bonnie Bennett explained the limits of this power to Jeremy Gilbert, saying that if she pushed too hard, it would push back.
Traveler Magic
Traveler Magic is a default form of witchcraft used by a subculture of witches known as the Travelers. It is used by the Travelers as a result of being cursed and incapable of using Traditional Magic. This form of magic specializes in spirit possession and its spells are cast in a language different from all other forms of witchcraft. Traveler magic is highly dependent upon the innate magic of a witch and their connection to other Travelers. Only by joining together are Travelers able to perform powerful feats of magic. Without access to the magic of other Travelers, they are virtually powerless.
Ancestral Magic
Ancestral Magic is a form of sorcery commonly used among the witches of New Orleans. Similar to Spirit Magic, this form of sorcery draws energy from the dead ancestors of a witch in a certain location and can be used however the spirits see fit. However, according to Elijah Mikaelson, this power can only be harnessed from the location of where the witches died, meaning that should the witch abandon the area, they will be rendered powerless.
Dark Magic
Dark Magic (or Black Magic) is a form of sorcery that draws on malevolent powers, and may be used for negative purposes (e.g. to cause destruction or misfortune, to injure or kill, or for the profit of oneself rather than for the benefit of others.) In popular usage, the term "dark magic" is often used to describe any form of sorcery that is used negatively.
Expression
Expression is an extremely dark form of magic that draws on darkness that doesn't exist on the natural plane without harming it. The details and history of expression remain unknown, however according to Nandi, the forces of expression are considered so powerful that many witches discredit it as magic, for it expands beyond the limitations of both traditional and contemporary forms of witchcraft.
Sacrificial Magic
Sacrificial Magic is a dark form of magic that relies upon the sacrifice of living or undead creatures to fuel a witch's power. The more sacrifices, the stronger the witch. This type of magic is also extremely volatile and easy to corrupt if one knows what they're doing.
Spirit Magic
Spirit Magic draws on the power of dead witches (or the Spirits of Nature), and may be used for either good or evil purposes. Unlike other forms of magic, a witch can only use Spirit Magic however the spirits see fit. If a witch abuses the magic bestowed upon them, the spirits may break the connection, preventing the witch from harnessing their power. Bonnie Bennett once channeled the energy of one hundred dead witches in her attempt to kill Klaus. However, after she used the power to resurrect her dead boyfriend, the spirits declined Bonnie from further channeling them, as they viewed resurrection spells as a violation against nature.
Traditional Magic
Traditional Magic is the most common form of witchcraft among modern witches. Traditional Magic draws energy from the forces of Nature and may be used however the witch sees fit. Although Traditional Magic is very popular among the witchcraft community, it also very exhausting. Due to the fact the witch is exerting their own energy, the witch may experience symptoms of dizziness, fatigue, and minor nose bleeds. Bonnie Bennett explained the limits of this power to Jeremy Gilbert, saying that if she pushed too hard, it would push back.
Traveler Magic
Traveler Magic is a default form of witchcraft used by a subculture of witches known as the Travelers. It is used by the Travelers as a result of being cursed and incapable of using Traditional Magic. This form of magic specializes in spirit possession and its spells are cast in a language different from all other forms of witchcraft. Traveler magic is highly dependent upon the innate magic of a witch and their connection to other Travelers. Only by joining together are Travelers able to perform powerful feats of magic. Without access to the magic of other Travelers, they are virtually powerless.
[attr="class","isubtitle"]Powers
Channeling - The act of invoking or summoning extra forms of energy by focusing on external forces.
Divination - The act of divining future, past, and present events based off extrasensory perception.
Astrology: The practice of divination through observation of the Moon, Sun, and other planets in the belief that their positions affect human behavior.
Cartomancy: The practice of divination through the use of tarot cards.
Clairvoyance: The practice of divination through the perception of emotions, objects, people, or physical phenomena.
Intuition: The practice of divination through the use of instinctive knowledge.
Mediumship: The practice of divination through the communication of spirits.
Palmistry: The practice of divination based off the features indicated on the human palm.
Premonitions: The practice of divination through the observation and study of dreams.
Psychometry: The practice of divination through contact with or proximity to a certain object or person.
Rune Reading: The practice of divination based off the positions and symbols of runic stones.
Tassomancy: The practice of divination based off the positions and symbols of tea leaves.
Clairvoyance - The practice of divination through the perception of emotions, objects, people, or physical phenomena.
Intuition - The practice of divination through the use of instinctive knowledge.
Mediumship - The practice of communicating with the spirits of the dead.
Premonitions - The practice of divination through the observation and study of dreams.
Psychometry - The practice of divination through contact with or proximity to a certain object or person.
Special Psychic Gifts - The practice of divination through powers that are unique unto the witch. Davina Claire could sense the use of magic and also the location of the witch. Monique Deveraux could sense whether or not someone was lying, while her aunt, Sophie Deveraux, could sense whether or not someone was pregnant.
Elemental Control - The act of controlling and manipulating the elements of air, earth, fire, and water.
Spell Casting - The act of changing and controlling events through the use of charms, hexes, rituals, etc.
Telekinesis - The act of controlling and manipulating the movement of objects and persons through mental influence.
Witches Brew - The act of brewing and concocting magical potions.
Divination - The act of divining future, past, and present events based off extrasensory perception.
Astrology: The practice of divination through observation of the Moon, Sun, and other planets in the belief that their positions affect human behavior.
Cartomancy: The practice of divination through the use of tarot cards.
Clairvoyance: The practice of divination through the perception of emotions, objects, people, or physical phenomena.
Intuition: The practice of divination through the use of instinctive knowledge.
Mediumship: The practice of divination through the communication of spirits.
Palmistry: The practice of divination based off the features indicated on the human palm.
Premonitions: The practice of divination through the observation and study of dreams.
Psychometry: The practice of divination through contact with or proximity to a certain object or person.
Rune Reading: The practice of divination based off the positions and symbols of runic stones.
Tassomancy: The practice of divination based off the positions and symbols of tea leaves.
Clairvoyance - The practice of divination through the perception of emotions, objects, people, or physical phenomena.
Intuition - The practice of divination through the use of instinctive knowledge.
Mediumship - The practice of communicating with the spirits of the dead.
Premonitions - The practice of divination through the observation and study of dreams.
Psychometry - The practice of divination through contact with or proximity to a certain object or person.
Special Psychic Gifts - The practice of divination through powers that are unique unto the witch. Davina Claire could sense the use of magic and also the location of the witch. Monique Deveraux could sense whether or not someone was lying, while her aunt, Sophie Deveraux, could sense whether or not someone was pregnant.
Elemental Control - The act of controlling and manipulating the elements of air, earth, fire, and water.
Spell Casting - The act of changing and controlling events through the use of charms, hexes, rituals, etc.
Telekinesis - The act of controlling and manipulating the movement of objects and persons through mental influence.
Witches Brew - The act of brewing and concocting magical potions.
[attr="class","isubtitle"]Tools
Candles - Materials used to amplify a witch’s spell.
Grimoires - A family journal documented with ancient recipes, rituals, and spells.
Herbs and Stones - Materials used as ingredients for brewing and concocting paranormal potions.
Talismans - Materials used to amplify a witch’s powers.
Grimoires - A family journal documented with ancient recipes, rituals, and spells.
Herbs and Stones - Materials used as ingredients for brewing and concocting paranormal potions.
Talismans - Materials used to amplify a witch’s powers.
[attr="class","isubtitle"]Weaknesses
Disbelief - The act of denying or disbelieving in ones magical potential could cause a witch to inadvertently suppress their paranormal power.
Fear - A distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc., whether the threat is real or imagined; the condition or feeling of being afraid could cause a witch to involuntarily block their own powers for a short time.
Mortality - Based off the fact that witches are still human, they share many of the same weaknesses as non-supernatural beings (e.g. age, decapitation, disease, heart-failure, suffocation, etc.)
Overuse of Magic - The excessive use of magic could lead to disorientation, nose bleeds, unconsciousness, and if taken to the extreme, death.
Fear - A distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc., whether the threat is real or imagined; the condition or feeling of being afraid could cause a witch to involuntarily block their own powers for a short time.
Mortality - Based off the fact that witches are still human, they share many of the same weaknesses as non-supernatural beings (e.g. age, decapitation, disease, heart-failure, suffocation, etc.)
Overuse of Magic - The excessive use of magic could lead to disorientation, nose bleeds, unconsciousness, and if taken to the extreme, death.
