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[right][color=ffffff] C R Y S T A L S [color=2e2c2c].[/color] & [color=2e2c2c].[/color] M A G I C[/color][color=2e2c2c].....[/color][/right][/center]
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[indent][indent][color=808080][justify]Witches call upon the raw forces of nature, the shimmering aether, and the voids beyond—harnessing this primordial energy and bending it to their will. Their magic is inherently chaotic and complex, demanding a mastery to have control over it. Witchcraft is far more than a skill; it is a sacred, learned art bestowed exclusively upon those born with the [i]"Gift."[/i] In this world, magic is not a toy; it is a tool to be wielded with respect and diligence. To treat it lightly is to invite disaster, for the forces of the aether take their due without prejudice.

[indent][indent][sup][sub][h3][b][color=d6d6d6]The Law of Equilibrium[/color][/b][/h3][/sub][/sup][hr]
Magic demands a divine balance—a give and take. This debt is often settled through :

[list][*] [color=d6d6d6][b]Material Components :[/b][/color] [color=2e2c2c].[/color] [i]Rare herbs, stones, or relics.[/i]
[*] [color=d6d6d6][b]Talismans :[/b][/color] [color=2e2c2c].[/color] [i]Objects infused with pre-stored intent.[/i]
[*] [color=d6d6d6][b]Vitality :[/b][/color] [color=2e2c2c].[/color] [i]Drawing directly from the witch’s own stamina or life force.[/i][/list]

[sup][sub][h3][b][color=d6d6d6]The Three Pillars[/color][/b][/h3][/sub][/sup][hr]
The art of witchcraft was tested, perfected, and codified into three primary forms by the Original Circle:

[list][*] [color=d6d6d6][b]Spells :[/b][/color] [color=2e2c2c].[/color] The manipulation of energy through incantation and intent.
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[list][*] [i]Spells can vary in size and requirements. A skilled and learned witch can perform a large range of spells often with what she carries on hand and through the memorization of incantations, while a novice which might need her grimoire to perform simple levitations. The larger the spell, and the heavier the magical toll, more is required, often necessitating a grimoire, various stones or components, a complicated incantation, and even the aid of other witches.[/i]
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[*] [color=d6d6d6][b]Alchemy :[/b][/color] [color=2e2c2c].[/color] The science of transmutation and the brewing of potent elixirs.
[color=2e2c2c].[/color]
[list][*] [i]Potions, poisons, and elixirs require patience and ingredients that can range from the mundane to the truly bizarre. These can take anywhere from a couple minutes to weeks to brew depending on its potency and complexity. They are often performed over a cauldron with far more complicated steps and processes than any spell. It is not something built from intent, but brewed through exact measurements and a thorough understanding.[/i]
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[*] [color=d6d6d6][b]Rituals :[/b][/color] [color=2e2c2c].[/color] Complex, timed ceremonies used to achieve feats beyond the power of a single witch.
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[list][*] [i]Potions, poisons, and elixirs require patience and ingredients that can range from the mundane to the truly bizarre. These can take anywhere from a couple minutes to weeks to brew depending on its potency and complexity. They are often performed over a cauldron with far more complicated steps and processes than any spell. It is not something built from intent, but brewed through exact measurements and a thorough understanding.[/i][/list][/list]
[sup][sub][h3][b][color=d6d6d6]The Forbidden Fourth[/color][/b][/h3][/sub][/sup][hr]
[list][*] [color=d6d6d6][b]Blood Magic :[/b][/color] [color=2e2c2c].[/color] [i]Long ago, near magic's inception, the founding witches discovered a secret fourth pillar: Blood Magic. This dark discipline is notoriously volatile, fueled by the very essence of life. Fearing its corruptive nature, the Circle strictly forbade its practice. The penalty for such heresy was the "Severing," being stripped of one’s magic and banished. But in some extreme cases, the price was death.[/i]
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[*] [color=d6d6d6][b]The High Priestess's Burden :[/b][/color] [color=2e2c2c].[/color] [i]At the turn of the twentieth century, the laws were amended. To ensure the Coven could defend itself against dark threats, the High Priestess was granted the sole freedom to perform Blood Magic. However, this remains a heavy secret; the knowledge must never leave the inner sanctum of the Circle, and its execution requires a level of diligence that borders on the obsessive.[/i][/list]
[sup][sub][h3][b][color=d6d6d6]The Three Artifacts[/color][/b][/h3][/sub][/sup][hr]
Back within the mountain when the seals were originally cast, three stones were found at the witches’ feet when they awoke. They were oval, as large as an apple, and black as death. They did not reflect light but absorb it like a black hole and anyone who dared look at them for too long went mad until pried away. These stones resonated with a power that yearned for the mountain like magic made tangible. These artifacts were originally given to the three most powerful witches. But the disappearance of one witch, along with her artifact, and the death of another, the second stone has been kept beneath the High Priestess’s watchful gaze, under lock and key, kept safe for the day it may be needed.

[sup][sub][h3][b][color=d6d6d6]Crystals, Gemstones & Magic[/color][/b][/h3][/sub][/sup][hr]
Because witchcraft originated from the mountain, from earth and stone, crystals and gemstones amplify a witch’s magic to greater levels. Through years of rigorous testing, trial, and error, the witches discovered the properties of the various stones and now rely on them heavily for most of their spell work. [/indent][/indent][/justify][/color][/indent][/indent]



[hider=Crystals & Gemstones Properties Chart][indent][indent][indent][table][row][cell][sub][sup][h3][b]G E M S T O N E[/b][/h3][/sup][/sub][hr][/cell][cell][sub][sup][h3][b]P R O P E R T I E S[/b][/h3][/sup][/sub][hr][/cell][cell][sub][sup][h3][b]M A G I C A L [color=2e2c2c].[/color] A P P L I C A T I O N[/b][/h3][/sup][/sub][hr][/cell][/row][row][cell][sup][b]✧ [color=2e2c2c].[/color] clear quartz[/b]
[color=2e2c2c].......................................[/color][/sup][/cell][cell][sup][color=808080]healing and general purpose magic[/color]
[color=2e2c2c]................................................................[/color][/sup][/cell][cell][justify][sup][color=808080]amplifies energy, strengthening intentions, while boosting general-purpose magic. a witch often carries clear quartz on their person at all times and it is frequently used alongside healing spells and rituals[/color][/sup][/justify][/cell][/row][row][cell][sup][b]✧ [color=2e2c2c].[/color] amethyst[/b]
[color=2e2c2c].......................................[/color][/sup][/cell][cell][sup][color=808080]psychic enhancement and calming[/color]
[color=2e2c2c]................................................................[/color][/sup][/cell][cell][justify][sup][color=808080]enhances psychic abilities, promotes deeper meditation, has strong calming properties, while offering some moderate mental fortitude. these are commonly used by mediums and psychics, and are an integral component to werewolf talismans[/color][/sup][/justify][/cell][/row][row][cell][sup][b]✧ [color=2e2c2c].[/color] rose quartz[/b]
[color=2e2c2c].......................................[/color][/sup][/cell][cell][sup][color=808080]spiritual and emotional healing[/color]
[color=2e2c2c]................................................................[/color][/sup][/cell][cell][justify][sup][color=808080]a conduit of self-love and positive emotions, promotes compassion, attracts love, and heals emotional trauma. it is often used alongside other positive focused crystals and is a common component in talismans for the exceptionally ill tempered werewolf[/color][/sup][/justify][/cell][/row][row][cell][sup][b]✧ [color=2e2c2c].[/color] black tourmaline[/b]
[color=2e2c2c].......................................[/color][/sup][/cell][cell][sup][color=808080]psychic and mental protection[/color]
[color=2e2c2c]................................................................[/color][/sup][/cell][cell][justify][sup][color=808080]psychically grounding, absorbs negative and chaotic energy, significantly enhances mental fortitude and protection. often carried by witches to help protect their mind from charms and compulsion, while guarding them from psychic strain or harm[/color][/sup][/justify][/cell][/row][row][cell][sup][b]✧ [color=2e2c2c].[/color] selenite[/b]
[color=2e2c2c].......................................[/color][/sup][/cell][cell][sup][color=808080]cleansing and purification[/color]
[color=2e2c2c]................................................................[/color][/sup][/cell][cell][justify][sup][color=808080]aids in cleansing, purification and mental clarity. it is frequently used to rid an area or person of negative energy, magic, and even curses. it can be used in a ritual to rid a human of lycanthropy if caught quickly and the ritual is administered before the first full moon. it is frequently used alongside either quartz to enhance its healing properties and is one of the major components in the vampires' daylight talismans[/color][/sup][/justify][/cell][/row][row][cell][sup][b]✧ [color=2e2c2c].[/color] obsidian[/b]
[color=2e2c2c].......................................[/color][/sup][/cell][cell][sup][color=808080]shielding and warding[/color]
[color=2e2c2c]................................................................[/color][/sup][/cell][cell][justify][sup][color=808080]physically and magically grounding, absorbs negative and chaotic energy, significantly enhances physical fortitude and protection. frequently used in creating magical barriers or shields along and is the other major component in a vampire's talisman.[/color][/sup][/justify][/cell][/row][row][cell][sup][b]✧ [color=2e2c2c].[/color] citrine[/b]
[color=2e2c2c].......................................[/color][/sup][/cell][cell][sup][color=808080]success, abundance, and prosperity[/color]
[color=2e2c2c]................................................................[/color][/sup][/cell][cell][justify][sup][color=808080]manifest abundance, boosts personal power, attracts wealth, prosperity, and success. rarely used for a witch's own personal gain. this belongs to the more smoke and mirrors side of witchcraft, often used at the behest of another and at a significantly steep price. the effects are known to diminish to a negative return, often necessitating repeat ritual castings at an increased rate[/color][/sup][/justify][/cell][/row][row][cell][sup][b]✧ [color=2e2c2c].[/color] labradorite[/b]
[color=2e2c2c].......................................[/color][/sup][/cell][cell][sup][color=808080]magical enhancement[/color]
[color=2e2c2c]................................................................[/color][/sup][/cell][cell][justify][sup][color=808080]strengthens intuition, enhances magical awareness, connects to higher more powerful magics, and boosts transition: magical, personal or spiritual. this is a common amplifier for most magic, useful in tapping into normally unreachable potential, and exceptionally useful when casting spells in quick succession without a ritual or grimoire[/color][/sup][/justify][/cell][/row][row][cell][sup][b]✧ [color=2e2c2c].[/color] fluorite[/b]
[color=2e2c2c].......................................[/color][/sup][/cell][cell][sup][color=808080]focus and clarity[/color]
[color=2e2c2c]................................................................[/color][/sup][/cell][cell][justify][sup][color=808080]bolsters mental clarity, sharpens focus, and distills chaotic energy. this functions almost like a witch's adderall, able to help bring clarity and focus through chaos whatever form it presents itself in. frequently used alongside psychic magic to foster a keen and intuitive mind[/color][/sup][/justify][/cell][/row][row][cell][sup][b]✧ [color=2e2c2c].[/color] tiger's eye[/b]
[color=2e2c2c].......................................[/color][/sup][/cell][cell][sup][color=808080]grounding, courage, and confidence[/color]
[color=2e2c2c]................................................................[/color][/sup][/cell][cell][justify][sup][color=808080]promotes confidence and courage, strengthening personal fortitude, and wards off curses or bad intentions. frequently used alongside other positive focused crystals, like rose quartz, to help unburden the soul and strengthen a person's sense of self. [/color][/sup][/justify][/cell][/row][/table][/indent][/indent][/indent][/hider]