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	==== Spellcasting ====		==== Spellcasting ====
			[[File:Wizard1.jpg\|thumb\|Spells resembling fire are very common]]
	'''Incantative practices,''' sometimes also referred to as '''spellcasting,''' refer to practices that of producing magical work that does not require biologically ingrained magic. For this reason, incantative practices can be studied by nonmagical entities such as humans. Spells rely on an underlying, metaphysical set of rules, sometimes requiring items, life force, energy, or multiple casters. What magic is ultimately performed is a result of the will of the casters combined with these underlying rules, resulting in a much wider array of feats than typical sorcery.		'''Incantative practices,''' sometimes also referred to as '''spellcasting,''' refer to practices that of producing magical work that does not require biologically ingrained magic. For this reason, incantative practices can be studied by nonmagical entities such as humans. Spells rely on an underlying, metaphysical set of rules, sometimes requiring items, life force, energy, or multiple casters. What magic is ultimately performed is a result of the will of the casters combined with these underlying rules, resulting in a much wider array of feats than typical sorcery.

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	''Main article: [[Elemental magic]]''		''Main article: [[Elemental magic]]''
			[[File:Sorcerer1.jpg\|thumb\|An elemental sorcerer warming their hands]]
	'''Elemental magic''' is a school of magic involving the ability to manipulate classes of concepts which are, by themselves, fantastical and difficult to pinpoint the precise nature of, most typically the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classical_element classical elements]; commonly iterated as earth, water, air and fire; from which the school of magic gets its name. Despite the prevalence of these four, however, elemental magic is not limited to them.		'''Elemental magic''' is a school of magic involving the ability to manipulate classes of concepts which are, by themselves, fantastical and difficult to pinpoint the precise nature of, most typically the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classical_element classical elements]; commonly iterated as earth, water, air and fire; from which the school of magic gets its name. Despite the prevalence of these four, however, elemental magic is not limited to them.

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	=== Alchemy ===		=== Alchemy ===

	''Main article: [[Alchemy]]''		''Main article: [[Alchemy]]''

	'''Alchemy''' is a school of [[magic]] involving the study of magical properties of substances, and thereby the craft of magical properties such as potions and enchanted items, and the otherwise unnatural manipulation of mundane properties, such as material transmutation or the generation of matter and energy in ways that otherwise contradict the known limitations of mundane physics.		'''Alchemy''' is a school of magic involving the study of magical properties of substances, and thereby the craft of magical properties such as potions and enchanted items, and the otherwise unnatural manipulation of mundane properties, such as material transmutation or the generation of matter and energy in ways that otherwise contradict the known limitations of mundane physics.

	Alchemy derives its name from the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alchemy real-world pseudoscience] of the same name, largely recognized as the forebearer of modern mundane [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemistry chemistry], which posited relations between the material sciences and celestial bodies, and frequently involved the pursuit of certain particular goals, such as the search for an elixir of immortality or the transmutation of common metals into more precious ones. While the protoscientific belief has since faded into predominant obscurity and been eclipsed by more [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epistemology epistemologically] rigorous approaches, the term survived in reference to various similar arts in fantasy fiction.		Alchemy derives its name from the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alchemy real-world pseudoscience] of the same name, largely recognized as the forebearer of modern mundane [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemistry chemistry], which posited relations between the material sciences and celestial bodies, and frequently involved the pursuit of certain particular goals, such as the search for an elixir of immortality or the transmutation of common metals into more precious ones. While the protoscientific belief has since faded into predominant obscurity and been eclipsed by more [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epistemology epistemologically] rigorous approaches, the term survived in reference to various similar arts in fantasy fiction.

			=== Elemental magic ===

			''Main article: [[Elemental magic]]''

			'''Elemental magic''' is a school of magic involving the ability to manipulate classes of concepts which are, by themselves, fantastical and difficult to pinpoint the precise nature of, most typically the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classical_element classical elements]; commonly iterated as earth, water, air and fire; from which the school of magic gets its name. Despite the prevalence of these four, however, elemental magic is not limited to them.

			Elemental magic is most often an acquired practice by human mages, though it is occasionally innate to some demi-human species, including [[Elemental\|elementals]], the term for whom is derived from elemental magic. Most demi-human species with innate, sorcerous elemental magic are typically classified as [[Spirit\|spirits]], though there are some exceptions. '''Pan-elemental magic''' is the practice of elemental magic of multiple affinities under a single discipline, generally a coveted practice among human mages and impossible for elementals.

			=== Illusion magic ===

			''Main article: [[Illusion magic]]''

			'''Illusion magic''' is a school of magic involving the ability to create artificial images either in individual people's perceptions of the world, or one's appearance in any physical property except one's literal, actual form. In the former case, when it affects individuals' perception, illusion magic may be considered a form of [[Psychic powers\|psychic magic]]. Illusion magic is closely related to [[shapeshifting]], the art of morphing one's own form through the use of magic, and together form the basis for maintaining the [[Masquerade]] by demi-humans who have forms that belie their ostensible humanity.

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	Necromancy is widely considered an extremely difficult school of magic, though simpler forms of it can be learned with relative ease compared to other practices of magic. Generally, the closer an undead subject resembles their original form, the more difficult necromancy is to perform. However, all forms of necromancy demand that the practitioner has an extremely deep understanding of the nature of the soul and the afterlife, whether the specific revival they are performing involves returning a deceased soul to its own body, reanimating a body with a new soul, or giving a deceased soul a body to inhabit.		Necromancy is widely considered an extremely difficult school of magic, though simpler forms of it can be learned with relative ease compared to other practices of magic. Generally, the closer an undead subject resembles their original form, the more difficult necromancy is to perform. However, all forms of necromancy demand that the practitioner has an extremely deep understanding of the nature of the soul and the afterlife, whether the specific revival they are performing involves returning a deceased soul to its own body, reanimating a body with a new soul, or giving a deceased soul a body to inhabit.

			=== Shapeshifting ===

			''Main article: [[Shapeshifting]]''

			'''Shapeshifting''' is a school of [[magic]] involving the ability to transform oneself between multiple forms, often of which one is recognized as one's "true form", and of which at least one is akin to a human; or the ability to transform a target into a form other than their own. The former is common as an innate ability of many demi-humans, including [[Werewolf\|werewolves]] and [[Dragon\|dragons]], while the latter is most common in human mages. Shapeshifting specifically excludes the adoption of superficial traits as seen in many [[animal-folk]] or in [[Vampire\|vampires]] who draw blood through retractable fangs, as well as [[illusion magic]].

	== History ==		== History ==

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	''Full article: [[Alchemy]]''		''Full article: [[Alchemy]]''

	~~Named for~~ the ~~real-life pseudoscience~~ of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alchemy ~~alchemy~~], ~~often understood~~ as the forebearer to modern chemistry, and ~~its subsequent reifications in fantasy fiction~~, ~~alchemy refers to~~ the ~~diverse set~~ of ~~magical arts in Offetstine that focus on~~ the ~~craft~~ of ~~potions~~ and ~~other materials that bear magical properties~~.		'''Alchemy''' is a school of [[magic]] involving the study of magical properties of substances, and thereby the craft of magical properties such as potions and enchanted items, and the otherwise unnatural manipulation of mundane properties, such as material transmutation or the generation of matter and energy in ways that otherwise contradict the known limitations of mundane physics.

			Alchemy derives its name from the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alchemy real-world pseudoscience] of the same name, largely recognized as the forebearer of modern mundane [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemistry chemistry], which posited relations between the material sciences and celestial bodies, and frequently involved the pursuit of certain particular goals, such as the search for an elixir of immortality or the transmutation of common metals into more precious ones. While the protoscientific belief has since faded into predominant obscurity and been eclipsed by more [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epistemology epistemologically] rigorous approaches, the term survived in reference to various similar arts in fantasy fiction.

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	''Full article: [[Necromancy]]''		''Full article: [[Necromancy]]''

	Necromancy is a ~~class~~ of magic that consists of ~~invoking biologically dead beings. Among~~ the ~~practitioners (necromancers)~~, ~~entities that are physiologically deceased are “dead”~~, and ~~those which~~ have ~~been reanimated are “undead”~~. ~~Though long~~-~~standing~~ human ~~literature has led many~~ to ~~consider necromancy unpleasant or downright taboo~~, ~~many contemporary practitioners exercise caution and~~ can ~~receive~~ consent ~~from living relatives~~.		'''Necromancy''' is a school of magic that consists of the revival of individuals, whether mundane human or animal or demi-human, who have died and whose [[Soul\|souls]] have passed to the [[afterlife]]. The process may involve the retrieval of the soul from the afterlife and the reconstruction of the body of the deceased, and the result is an [[wikipedia:Undead\|undead]] demi-human body that lends at least in part from the original deceased. Necromancy is a highly stigmatized practice and frequently likened to [[wikipedia:Playing_God_(ethics)\|playing god]], but necromancers argue that it can be performed with informed consent.

	~~Necromancers often exert their will onto multiple~~ undead ~~to fight or work on~~ their ~~behalf~~, ~~called “indiscriminate”~~ necromancy. ~~In this state~~, ~~creatures will be~~ extremely ~~frail~~ and ~~exhibit no higher brain functions. This contrasts~~ to a ~~“focused” necromancy~~, ~~in which the particular subject is animated to restore brain function and consciousness; this practice can be used to retrieve information otherwise lost to time~~ or ~~entirely restore~~ a deceased ~~as passably living. The act of legitimate revival, such that subjects are physiologically and cognitively restored to~~ a ~~pre-death condition, is considered extraordinarily difficult. It is beyond the strength of most necromancers~~ to ~~reanimate in this way~~.		Necromancy is widely considered an extremely difficult school of magic, though simpler forms of it can be learned with relative ease compared to other practices of magic. Generally, the closer an undead subject resembles their original form, the more difficult necromancy is to perform. However, all forms of necromancy demand that the practitioner has an extremely deep understanding of the nature of the soul and the afterlife, whether the specific revival they are performing involves returning a deceased soul to its own body, reanimating a body with a new soul, or giving a deceased soul a body to inhabit.

	== History ==		== History ==

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	''Full article: [[Necromancy]]''		''Full article: [[Necromancy]]''

	~~TODO~~		Necromancy is a class of magic that consists of invoking biologically dead beings. Among the practitioners (necromancers), entities that are physiologically deceased are “dead”, and those which have been reanimated are “undead”. Though long-standing human literature has led many to consider necromancy unpleasant or downright taboo, many contemporary practitioners exercise caution and can receive consent from living relatives.

			Necromancers often exert their will onto multiple undead to fight or work on their behalf, called “indiscriminate” necromancy. In this state, creatures will be extremely frail and exhibit no higher brain functions. This contrasts to a “focused” necromancy, in which the particular subject is animated to restore brain function and consciousness; this practice can be used to retrieve information otherwise lost to time or entirely restore a deceased as passably living. The act of legitimate revival, such that subjects are physiologically and cognitively restored to a pre-death condition, is considered extraordinarily difficult. It is beyond the strength of most necromancers to reanimate in this way.

	== History ==		== History ==

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 === Alchemy ===
 ''Full article: [[Alchemy]]''

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	== History ==		== History ==

	Magic is typically understood to have originated from demi-humans in prehistoric times, at the ~~approximate beginning of the [~~[Neolithic Revolution]]. Common myths state the initial practitioners of magic were demi-humans who unknowingly used the power to guard their interests, such as through the [[Illusion magic\|illusion]] of [[animal-folk]], to hide their inhuman traits and uphold the Masquerade. These demi-humans are said to have expanded on their practice and developed it into serviceable general-purpose forms that augmented the technology of the time, and as such passed the practice down through generations.		Magic is typically understood to have originated from demi-humans in prehistoric times, coinciding with the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neolithic_Revolution Neolithic Revolution]. Common myths state the initial practitioners of magic were demi-humans who unknowingly used the power to guard their interests, such as through the [[Illusion magic\|illusion]] of [[animal-folk]], to hide their inhuman traits and uphold the Masquerade. These demi-humans are said to have expanded on their practice and developed it into serviceable general-purpose forms that augmented the technology of the time, and as such passed the practice down through generations.

	Magic practices are said to have eventually spread through certain isolated human communities who were already exposed to magical energy, although since the practice of magic is predicated on that exposure, most humans were unable to take up the practice. Even to date, mages remain a highly exclusive circle of individuals, far overshadowed by demi-humans who are either magically empowered or controlled but do not practice a general-purpose form of magic. However, especially at the time, mages were frequently opposed by mundane humans to whom they demonstrated their powers, and the practice of general-purpose magic was largely vilified even in communities where demi-humans were accepted.		Magic practices are said to have eventually spread through certain isolated human communities who were already exposed to magical energy, although since the practice of magic is predicated on that exposure, most humans were unable to take up the practice. Even to date, mages remain a highly exclusive circle of individuals, far overshadowed by demi-humans who are either magically empowered or controlled but do not practice a general-purpose form of magic. However, especially at the time, mages were frequently opposed by mundane humans to whom they demonstrated their powers, and the practice of general-purpose magic was largely vilified even in communities where demi-humans were accepted.
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	=== Secrecy ===		=== Secrecy ===

	Mages generally express mixed perspectives with regards to the Masquerade in Offetstine. While some mages note the benefits that magic has to the broader scientific community, a perspective especially shared by [[magical epistemologists]], others argue that the continued existence of the Masquerade is critical for protecting magical civilization from mundane human oversight.		Mages generally express mixed perspectives with regards to the Masquerade in Offetstine. While some mages note the benefits that magic has to the broader scientific community, a perspective especially shared by [[#Magical epistemology\|magical epistemologists]], others argue that the continued existence of the Masquerade is critical for protecting magical civilization from mundane human oversight.

	The exact motives for the Masquerade vary by individual. Generally, the most prevalent belief is fear of persecution. Mages and demi-humans frequently rationalize that through the exposure of their secret, humans will launch military-scale attacks out of fear. As many schools of magic pose threats that mundane humans are plainly unequipped to deal with, such as the [[Psychic magic\|mind control]] of many [[Vampire\|vampires]], such a hypothetical war is suspected to end in a conclusive victory for demi-humans and mages. Despite this, such a victory is projected to herald the casualties of, among others, humans who are falsely suspected to be mages, demi-humans such as many subspecies of [[Harpy\|harpies]] who are weaker than humans, and mages who are genuinely interested in the betterment of humanity such as magical epistemologists.		The exact motives for the Masquerade vary by individual. Generally, the most prevalent belief is fear of persecution. Mages and demi-humans frequently rationalize that through the exposure of their secret, humans will launch military-scale attacks out of fear. As many schools of magic pose threats that mundane humans are plainly unequipped to deal with, such as the [[Psychic magic\|mind control]] of many [[Vampire\|vampires]], such a hypothetical war is suspected to end in a conclusive victory for demi-humans and mages. Despite this, such a victory is projected to herald the casualties of, among others, humans who are falsely suspected to be mages, demi-humans such as many subspecies of [[Harpy\|harpies]] who are weaker than humans, and mages who are genuinely interested in the betterment of humanity such as magical epistemologists.

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			== History ==

			Magic is typically understood to have originated from demi-humans in prehistoric times, at the approximate beginning of the [[Neolithic Revolution]]. Common myths state the initial practitioners of magic were demi-humans who unknowingly used the power to guard their interests, such as through the [[Illusion magic\|illusion]] of [[animal-folk]], to hide their inhuman traits and uphold the Masquerade. These demi-humans are said to have expanded on their practice and developed it into serviceable general-purpose forms that augmented the technology of the time, and as such passed the practice down through generations.

			Magic practices are said to have eventually spread through certain isolated human communities who were already exposed to magical energy, although since the practice of magic is predicated on that exposure, most humans were unable to take up the practice. Even to date, mages remain a highly exclusive circle of individuals, far overshadowed by demi-humans who are either magically empowered or controlled but do not practice a general-purpose form of magic. However, especially at the time, mages were frequently opposed by mundane humans to whom they demonstrated their powers, and the practice of general-purpose magic was largely vilified even in communities where demi-humans were accepted.

			The precise cause of this effect is unknown, although the vilification is commonly attributed to the malicious portrayal of mages in common superstitions which stem from religious myth. The source of religious myth in Offetstine varies, either being born of interpretations of demi-humans such as spirits and deities, or of entirely mundane means, though despite the prevalence of magic in Offetstine, even mages and demi-humans lack consensus as to the particular truth of any particular religious myth. However, in part because of this persecution, magic is often viewed by mages as a secular art, detached from the doctrine of any particular faith.

	== Culture ==		== Culture ==

	Mages are generally known to form isolated communities when possible.		Mages are generally known to form isolated communities when possible. Magic is often considered a carefully guarded secret, in part by virtue of the Masquerade, but even to the extent that demi-humans who do not practice a general-purpose magic are excluded from communions of mages. The Masquerade is varyingly recognized as either imperative statute to the continued and safe existence of magic in Offetstine, or archaic and discriminatory legislation that stunts the scope and pervasiveness of the practice. As many members of the [[Veilkeepers]], the organization responsible for upholding the Masquerade, are themselves mages, conflicting perspectives are even more pervasive from within the organization.

			Mages occasionally form underground communities in regions where magical energy is abundant, as presence in such areas further empowers them. For instance, one such location is [[Cedar Crest University]], a university built around an ancient cedar tree commonly recognized to amplify magical energy. While due to the Masquerade, the university cannot openly acknowledge its openness to demi-humans or mages, its founder, the mundane human [[Erin Hazell]], has previously privately acknowledged the magical community which sprung up around her institution and given it her blessing.

			Due to the nature of the Masquerade prohibiting overt communication, societies of mages and demi-humans have historically favored the use of telecommunications gear to facilitate communication. The use of ciphers and encryption traces back to the roots of magic in Offetstine, where grimoires were frequently written in high-entropy ciphers or mystical languages unknown to humans, and ephemeral messages were often communicated in cant. In modern times, criminal organizations such as the [[Coalition]] and [[Ringleaders]], both of which limit their membership to demi-humans, have created encryption toolkits for private use. One such framework, [[CREST]], has found use across the [[Greater Offetstine Area]] for computer-aided secure communications between mages.

			=== Secrecy ===

			Mages generally express mixed perspectives with regards to the Masquerade in Offetstine. While some mages note the benefits that magic has to the broader scientific community, a perspective especially shared by [[magical epistemologists]], others argue that the continued existence of the Masquerade is critical for protecting magical civilization from mundane human oversight.

			The exact motives for the Masquerade vary by individual. Generally, the most prevalent belief is fear of persecution. Mages and demi-humans frequently rationalize that through the exposure of their secret, humans will launch military-scale attacks out of fear. As many schools of magic pose threats that mundane humans are plainly unequipped to deal with, such as the [[Psychic magic\|mind control]] of many [[Vampire\|vampires]], such a hypothetical war is suspected to end in a conclusive victory for demi-humans and mages. Despite this, such a victory is projected to herald the casualties of, among others, humans who are falsely suspected to be mages, demi-humans such as many subspecies of [[Harpy\|harpies]] who are weaker than humans, and mages who are genuinely interested in the betterment of humanity such as magical epistemologists.

	~~TODO~~		Another common belief that is often used to justify the Masquerade, though often frowned upon from within and without, is the notion of supremacy conferred by magical powers, especially demi-human nature. Certain communities of mages view themselves as inherently superior to humans by virtue of their powers and through their exclusive nature. This belief is typically countered by the viewpoint that the ability to wield magic is a skill, and thus is not a privilege, but rather the result of innate ability, with no inherent difference between the average human and a mage. Despite this, it remains the foundation of the [[Coalition]], a defunct criminal organization in Offetstine, which during its height was exclusive to demi-humans and quite prevalent.

	== Concepts ==		== Concepts ==

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	=== Demi-humanity ===		=== Demi-humanity ===

	''Full article: [[Demi-~~Human~~]]''		''Full article: [[Demi-human]]''

	'''Demi-humans''' are a rare and diverse class of magical species that roughly demonstrate some form of humanity, usually in the form of sapience and humanlike bodies. While their exact nature is difficult to pinpoint, demi-humans are most often the result of magic affecting the body of an otherwise biologically human individual (such as with [[vampires]] and [[harpies]]), or causing a humanlike entity to manifest in a human-populated area (such as with [[spirits]] and [[deities]]).		'''Demi-humans''' are a rare and diverse class of magical species that roughly demonstrate some form of humanity, usually in the form of sapience and humanlike bodies. While their exact nature is difficult to pinpoint, demi-humans are most often the result of magic affecting the body of an otherwise biologically human individual (such as with [[Vampire\|vampires]] and [[Harpy\|harpies]]), or causing a humanlike entity to manifest in a human-populated area (such as with [[Spirit\|spirits]] and [[Deity\|deities]]).

	While demi-humans are magical in nature, only a subset of them are themselves mages. Most demi-humans have magical abilities and powers, commonly including shapeshifting and various psychic powers, and they are generally not considered to be mages in their own right. Only some demi-humans are able to command a full, general-purpose school of magic and are considered mages.		While demi-humans are magical in nature, only a subset of them are themselves mages. Most demi-humans have magical abilities and powers, commonly including shapeshifting and various psychic powers, and they are generally not considered to be mages in their own right. Only some demi-humans are able to command a full, general-purpose school of magic and are considered mages.
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	=== Will of the People ===		=== Will of the People ===

	One of the most prevalent ideas of magic in Offetstine is that concepts are often reified by nature that are prevalent in the minds of people, often referred to concretely as the '''Will of the People.''' Many concepts in the world of Offetstine, including magical species such as [[spirits]] and [[deities]], are usually considered to be born only because of their prevalence in the minds of people.		One of the most prevalent ideas of magic in Offetstine is that concepts are often reified by nature that are prevalent in the minds of people, often referred to concretely as the '''Will of the People.''' Many concepts in the world of Offetstine, including magical species such as [[Spirit\|spirits]] and [[Deity\|deities]], are usually considered to be born only because of their prevalence in the minds of people.

	Similarly, many common species, especially those that have notable ties to folklore such as most subspecies of [[vampire]] may usually trace their progeny back to a time and place in which the folklore was especially culturally prominent, such as in fictional storytelling, religious mythology or superstition, again implying that they were "willed into existence", as it were, by the people.		Similarly, many common species, especially those that have notable ties to folklore such as most subspecies of [[vampire]] may usually trace their progeny back to a time and place in which the folklore was especially culturally prominent, such as in fictional storytelling, religious mythology or superstition, again implying that they were "willed into existence", as it were, by the people.

	The exact mechanism of this phenomenon is still unknown, and notoriously difficult to harness despite the abundance of humans who have attempted to leverage this known phenomenon to confer magical power unto themselves. The relation of this power to social concepts of ethics and sympathy is unknown.		The exact mechanism of this phenomenon is still unknown, and notoriously difficult to harness despite the abundance of humans who have attempted to leverage this known phenomenon to confer magical power unto themselves. The relation of this power to social concepts of ethics and sympathy is unknown.

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	While it is impossible to offer a comprehensive list of magical practices, for the same reasons as it is impossible to offer a comprehensive list of demi-human species, as the art of [[species taxonomy]] nonetheless aims to create. To that extent, this list is incomplete.		While it is impossible to offer a comprehensive list of magical practices, for the same reasons as it is impossible to offer a comprehensive list of demi-human species, as the art of [[species taxonomy]] nonetheless aims to create. To that extent, this list is incomplete.

	<blockquote>'''~~Editor’s~~ note:''' This section is ''very'' incomplete. There is no world in which the two most important fields of magic are ~~“alchemy”~~ and ~~“necromancy”~~. Fix urgently.		<blockquote>'''Editor's note:''' This section is ''very'' incomplete. There is no world in which the two most important fields of magic are "alchemy" and "necromancy". Fix urgently.
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	One of the most prevalent ideas of magic in Offetstine is that concepts are often reified by nature that are prevalent in the minds of people, often referred to concretely as the '''Will of the People.''' Many concepts in the world of Offetstine, including magical species such as [[spirits]] and [[deities]], are usually considered to be born only because of their prevalence in the minds of people.		One of the most prevalent ideas of magic in Offetstine is that concepts are often reified by nature that are prevalent in the minds of people, often referred to concretely as the '''Will of the People.''' Many concepts in the world of Offetstine, including magical species such as [[spirits]] and [[deities]], are usually considered to be born only because of their prevalence in the minds of people.

	Similarly, many common species, especially those that have notable ties to folklore such as most subspecies of [[vampire]] may usually trace their progeny back to a time and place in which the folklore was especially culturally prominent, such as in fictional storytelling, religious mythology or superstition, again implying that they were ~~“willed~~ into ~~existence”~~, as it were, by the people.		Similarly, many common species, especially those that have notable ties to folklore such as most subspecies of [[vampire]] may usually trace their progeny back to a time and place in which the folklore was especially culturally prominent, such as in fictional storytelling, religious mythology or superstition, again implying that they were "willed into existence", as it were, by the people.

	The exact mechanism of this phenomenon is still unknown, and notoriously difficult to harness despite the abundance of humans who have attempted to leverage this known phenomenon to confer magical power unto themselves. The relation of this power to social concepts of ethics and sympathy is unknown.		The exact mechanism of this phenomenon is still unknown, and notoriously difficult to harness despite the abundance of humans who have attempted to leverage this known phenomenon to confer magical power unto themselves. The relation of this power to social concepts of ethics and sympathy is unknown.