Chase nodded, satisfied that they were paying attention. She frowned upon noticing Joseph's reaction . . . that would need to be addressed later. "Okay, so back to the lesson. In the basics, magic is defined as the ability to manipulate energy to impress your will on this world and create a reality that you desire. This isn't wrong, however it's only the surface of what magic is. The core of magic centers on three theorems: The Four Aeons, The Emerald Tablet, and The Akashic Records or otherwise none as the root."