Prof Emily
@professoremily.bsky.social
English teacher, writer, lover of cats & dogs, unpacking all my religious trauma on you from here in good ol Texas. 🥲
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Hey #writingcommunity!
I hope y'all will join me starting in a week for #Febchantment, a prompt game focused on worldbuilding magic systems!
You can use this to yap about a magic system you already have or build a new one. And oh yeah, feel free to define "magic system" as broadly as you want 😊
I hope y'all will join me starting in a week for #Febchantment, a prompt game focused on worldbuilding magic systems!
You can use this to yap about a magic system you already have or build a new one. And oh yeah, feel free to define "magic system" as broadly as you want 😊
Reposted by Prof Emily
#Febchantment Day 13
Magic can go wrong for the mage, or for everyone else.
Let's start with the mage. Mages need to learn to control their power. To harness and contain it within themselves.
If they don't, unpredictable affects related to their abilities can begin to manifest.🧵
Magic can go wrong for the mage, or for everyone else.
Let's start with the mage. Mages need to learn to control their power. To harness and contain it within themselves.
If they don't, unpredictable affects related to their abilities can begin to manifest.🧵
#Febchantment Day 13
It's Friday the 13th! So let's talk about ~misfortune~ 😈
I love a magic system with some dreadful consequences. Tell me what happens when your magic goes wrong? What happens if someone doesn't know what they're doing, or they abuse it on purpose?
#writingcommunity #writesky
It's Friday the 13th! So let's talk about ~misfortune~ 😈
I love a magic system with some dreadful consequences. Tell me what happens when your magic goes wrong? What happens if someone doesn't know what they're doing, or they abuse it on purpose?
#writingcommunity #writesky
February 13, 2026 at 6:27 AM
#Febchantment Day 13
Magic can go wrong for the mage, or for everyone else.
Let's start with the mage. Mages need to learn to control their power. To harness and contain it within themselves.
If they don't, unpredictable affects related to their abilities can begin to manifest.🧵
Magic can go wrong for the mage, or for everyone else.
Let's start with the mage. Mages need to learn to control their power. To harness and contain it within themselves.
If they don't, unpredictable affects related to their abilities can begin to manifest.🧵
Reposted by Prof Emily
#Febchantment 13
Here is a nice little list of the consequences of losing control of a bound spirit:
- Broken bones
- Internal bleesing
- Loss of limbs
- Blindness
- Paralysis
- Brain trauma
- Possession
- Necrosis of the flesh
- Violent mutations
- Acidification of the blood
(1/3)
Here is a nice little list of the consequences of losing control of a bound spirit:
- Broken bones
- Internal bleesing
- Loss of limbs
- Blindness
- Paralysis
- Brain trauma
- Possession
- Necrosis of the flesh
- Violent mutations
- Acidification of the blood
(1/3)
#Febchantment Day 13
It's Friday the 13th! So let's talk about ~misfortune~ 😈
I love a magic system with some dreadful consequences. Tell me what happens when your magic goes wrong? What happens if someone doesn't know what they're doing, or they abuse it on purpose?
#writingcommunity #writesky
It's Friday the 13th! So let's talk about ~misfortune~ 😈
I love a magic system with some dreadful consequences. Tell me what happens when your magic goes wrong? What happens if someone doesn't know what they're doing, or they abuse it on purpose?
#writingcommunity #writesky
February 13, 2026 at 6:36 AM
#Febchantment 13
Here is a nice little list of the consequences of losing control of a bound spirit:
- Broken bones
- Internal bleesing
- Loss of limbs
- Blindness
- Paralysis
- Brain trauma
- Possession
- Necrosis of the flesh
- Violent mutations
- Acidification of the blood
(1/3)
Here is a nice little list of the consequences of losing control of a bound spirit:
- Broken bones
- Internal bleesing
- Loss of limbs
- Blindness
- Paralysis
- Brain trauma
- Possession
- Necrosis of the flesh
- Violent mutations
- Acidification of the blood
(1/3)
Reposted by Prof Emily
#Febchantment Well, the simplest is that the Shaper kills themselves. Aura cannot be held in the body too long: it builds up and burns, usually starting in the core and going outward until released (and the release can be destructive). The result can be anything from minor burns to combustion.
#Febchantment Day 13
It's Friday the 13th! So let's talk about ~misfortune~ 😈
I love a magic system with some dreadful consequences. Tell me what happens when your magic goes wrong? What happens if someone doesn't know what they're doing, or they abuse it on purpose?
#writingcommunity #writesky
It's Friday the 13th! So let's talk about ~misfortune~ 😈
I love a magic system with some dreadful consequences. Tell me what happens when your magic goes wrong? What happens if someone doesn't know what they're doing, or they abuse it on purpose?
#writingcommunity #writesky
February 13, 2026 at 5:33 AM
#Febchantment Well, the simplest is that the Shaper kills themselves. Aura cannot be held in the body too long: it builds up and burns, usually starting in the core and going outward until released (and the release can be destructive). The result can be anything from minor burns to combustion.
#Febchantment Day 13
It's Friday the 13th! So let's talk about ~misfortune~ 😈
I love a magic system with some dreadful consequences. Tell me what happens when your magic goes wrong? What happens if someone doesn't know what they're doing, or they abuse it on purpose?
#writingcommunity #writesky
It's Friday the 13th! So let's talk about ~misfortune~ 😈
I love a magic system with some dreadful consequences. Tell me what happens when your magic goes wrong? What happens if someone doesn't know what they're doing, or they abuse it on purpose?
#writingcommunity #writesky
February 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM
#Febchantment Day 13
It's Friday the 13th! So let's talk about ~misfortune~ 😈
I love a magic system with some dreadful consequences. Tell me what happens when your magic goes wrong? What happens if someone doesn't know what they're doing, or they abuse it on purpose?
#writingcommunity #writesky
It's Friday the 13th! So let's talk about ~misfortune~ 😈
I love a magic system with some dreadful consequences. Tell me what happens when your magic goes wrong? What happens if someone doesn't know what they're doing, or they abuse it on purpose?
#writingcommunity #writesky
#AwesomeCharacters
Oh boy ya got me thinking Charlie 😆
I designed Mireia & Kena's characters around qualities I thought fit with "Sea"/"Sun" plus would make a compelling dynamic between them.
They both have bits of my personality, though Mimi is less like me & I made her so on purpose...🧵1/5
Oh boy ya got me thinking Charlie 😆
I designed Mireia & Kena's characters around qualities I thought fit with "Sea"/"Sun" plus would make a compelling dynamic between them.
They both have bits of my personality, though Mimi is less like me & I made her so on purpose...🧵1/5
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters
Where do you get inspiration for your characters personality?
Yourself? Fictional characters? People you know or celebrities? It just comes to you?
Has someone you've met ever reminded you of your character?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
Where do you get inspiration for your characters personality?
Yourself? Fictional characters? People you know or celebrities? It just comes to you?
Has someone you've met ever reminded you of your character?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
February 13, 2026 at 1:00 AM
#AwesomeCharacters
Oh boy ya got me thinking Charlie 😆
I designed Mireia & Kena's characters around qualities I thought fit with "Sea"/"Sun" plus would make a compelling dynamic between them.
They both have bits of my personality, though Mimi is less like me & I made her so on purpose...🧵1/5
Oh boy ya got me thinking Charlie 😆
I designed Mireia & Kena's characters around qualities I thought fit with "Sea"/"Sun" plus would make a compelling dynamic between them.
They both have bits of my personality, though Mimi is less like me & I made her so on purpose...🧵1/5
Reposted by Prof Emily
#Febchantment
To be considered a masterful user of magic, you need a high degree of proficiency in at least one of your magic spells. That means a half-Spirit Godblood with five powers can be considered masterful at one and total shit at the other four. An octant can be a master of
To be considered a masterful user of magic, you need a high degree of proficiency in at least one of your magic spells. That means a half-Spirit Godblood with five powers can be considered masterful at one and total shit at the other four. An octant can be a master of
#Febchantment Day 12
What does it take to be considered a "master" of your magic system?
Is it about the range of your techniques? The difficulty level? The amount of knowledge in your head? Your ability not to set yourself on fire?
Or perhaps there IS no "mastery"?
#writingcommunity #writesky
What does it take to be considered a "master" of your magic system?
Is it about the range of your techniques? The difficulty level? The amount of knowledge in your head? Your ability not to set yourself on fire?
Or perhaps there IS no "mastery"?
#writingcommunity #writesky
February 12, 2026 at 10:55 PM
#Febchantment
To be considered a masterful user of magic, you need a high degree of proficiency in at least one of your magic spells. That means a half-Spirit Godblood with five powers can be considered masterful at one and total shit at the other four. An octant can be a master of
To be considered a masterful user of magic, you need a high degree of proficiency in at least one of your magic spells. That means a half-Spirit Godblood with five powers can be considered masterful at one and total shit at the other four. An octant can be a master of
Reposted by Prof Emily
#Febchantment Day 12
#m#TaintedFaculties
Most mediocre magicians will deny it works this way & get mad at the suggestion, but the best mages can sympathize w/ everything, love everything, in order to connect to it properly to affect its state. The lock *wants* to open. The lion doesn't want *you.*
#m#TaintedFaculties
Most mediocre magicians will deny it works this way & get mad at the suggestion, but the best mages can sympathize w/ everything, love everything, in order to connect to it properly to affect its state. The lock *wants* to open. The lion doesn't want *you.*
#Febchantment Day 12
What does it take to be considered a "master" of your magic system?
Is it about the range of your techniques? The difficulty level? The amount of knowledge in your head? Your ability not to set yourself on fire?
Or perhaps there IS no "mastery"?
#writingcommunity #writesky
What does it take to be considered a "master" of your magic system?
Is it about the range of your techniques? The difficulty level? The amount of knowledge in your head? Your ability not to set yourself on fire?
Or perhaps there IS no "mastery"?
#writingcommunity #writesky
February 12, 2026 at 7:10 PM
#Febchantment Day 12
#m#TaintedFaculties
Most mediocre magicians will deny it works this way & get mad at the suggestion, but the best mages can sympathize w/ everything, love everything, in order to connect to it properly to affect its state. The lock *wants* to open. The lion doesn't want *you.*
#m#TaintedFaculties
Most mediocre magicians will deny it works this way & get mad at the suggestion, but the best mages can sympathize w/ everything, love everything, in order to connect to it properly to affect its state. The lock *wants* to open. The lion doesn't want *you.*
Reposted by Prof Emily
#Febchantment yap
There is no in-universe demarcation of swashbucklers, simply people who acquire a reputation for being dangerously nuts.
From our PoV, we can definitely pick out "powerful swashbucklers", and they have certain traits, but different characters emphasize them differently. +
There is no in-universe demarcation of swashbucklers, simply people who acquire a reputation for being dangerously nuts.
From our PoV, we can definitely pick out "powerful swashbucklers", and they have certain traits, but different characters emphasize them differently. +
#Febchantment Day 12
What does it take to be considered a "master" of your magic system?
Is it about the range of your techniques? The difficulty level? The amount of knowledge in your head? Your ability not to set yourself on fire?
Or perhaps there IS no "mastery"?
#writingcommunity #writesky
What does it take to be considered a "master" of your magic system?
Is it about the range of your techniques? The difficulty level? The amount of knowledge in your head? Your ability not to set yourself on fire?
Or perhaps there IS no "mastery"?
#writingcommunity #writesky
February 12, 2026 at 6:25 PM
#Febchantment yap
There is no in-universe demarcation of swashbucklers, simply people who acquire a reputation for being dangerously nuts.
From our PoV, we can definitely pick out "powerful swashbucklers", and they have certain traits, but different characters emphasize them differently. +
There is no in-universe demarcation of swashbucklers, simply people who acquire a reputation for being dangerously nuts.
From our PoV, we can definitely pick out "powerful swashbucklers", and they have certain traits, but different characters emphasize them differently. +
Reposted by Prof Emily
#Febchantment
Oh, this one actually does have a concrete answer!
While Naming is a standard rite of passage, there's a more advanced level of it that involves a mage claiming a Sobriquet
For comparison, when Middri invokes his Name he uses the title "Librarian of the West Branch"
1/
Oh, this one actually does have a concrete answer!
While Naming is a standard rite of passage, there's a more advanced level of it that involves a mage claiming a Sobriquet
For comparison, when Middri invokes his Name he uses the title "Librarian of the West Branch"
1/
#Febchantment Day 12
What does it take to be considered a "master" of your magic system?
Is it about the range of your techniques? The difficulty level? The amount of knowledge in your head? Your ability not to set yourself on fire?
Or perhaps there IS no "mastery"?
#writingcommunity #writesky
What does it take to be considered a "master" of your magic system?
Is it about the range of your techniques? The difficulty level? The amount of knowledge in your head? Your ability not to set yourself on fire?
Or perhaps there IS no "mastery"?
#writingcommunity #writesky
February 12, 2026 at 6:16 PM
#Febchantment
Oh, this one actually does have a concrete answer!
While Naming is a standard rite of passage, there's a more advanced level of it that involves a mage claiming a Sobriquet
For comparison, when Middri invokes his Name he uses the title "Librarian of the West Branch"
1/
Oh, this one actually does have a concrete answer!
While Naming is a standard rite of passage, there's a more advanced level of it that involves a mage claiming a Sobriquet
For comparison, when Middri invokes his Name he uses the title "Librarian of the West Branch"
1/
Reposted by Prof Emily
#Febchantment 12
Commitment to it, mostly. Some people go their whole lives using it at its most rudimentary, others study and develop techniques and theory to the point of proficiency.
Any vivicalligrapher can heal a cut, but to really work miracles takes anatomical familiarity and practice. (1/2)
Commitment to it, mostly. Some people go their whole lives using it at its most rudimentary, others study and develop techniques and theory to the point of proficiency.
Any vivicalligrapher can heal a cut, but to really work miracles takes anatomical familiarity and practice. (1/2)
#Febchantment Day 12
What does it take to be considered a "master" of your magic system?
Is it about the range of your techniques? The difficulty level? The amount of knowledge in your head? Your ability not to set yourself on fire?
Or perhaps there IS no "mastery"?
#writingcommunity #writesky
What does it take to be considered a "master" of your magic system?
Is it about the range of your techniques? The difficulty level? The amount of knowledge in your head? Your ability not to set yourself on fire?
Or perhaps there IS no "mastery"?
#writingcommunity #writesky
February 12, 2026 at 5:46 PM
#Febchantment 12
Commitment to it, mostly. Some people go their whole lives using it at its most rudimentary, others study and develop techniques and theory to the point of proficiency.
Any vivicalligrapher can heal a cut, but to really work miracles takes anatomical familiarity and practice. (1/2)
Commitment to it, mostly. Some people go their whole lives using it at its most rudimentary, others study and develop techniques and theory to the point of proficiency.
Any vivicalligrapher can heal a cut, but to really work miracles takes anatomical familiarity and practice. (1/2)
Reposted by Prof Emily
#Febchantment
A well-known Etheri might have:
- a specialized/recognizable technique
- notable strength
- a long-standing reputation
But being a "master" is just street cred. Yeah, to earn that, you're probably particularly strong/skilled/learned/advanced, but there's no measurement for that, just
A well-known Etheri might have:
- a specialized/recognizable technique
- notable strength
- a long-standing reputation
But being a "master" is just street cred. Yeah, to earn that, you're probably particularly strong/skilled/learned/advanced, but there's no measurement for that, just
February 12, 2026 at 5:10 PM
#Febchantment
A well-known Etheri might have:
- a specialized/recognizable technique
- notable strength
- a long-standing reputation
But being a "master" is just street cred. Yeah, to earn that, you're probably particularly strong/skilled/learned/advanced, but there's no measurement for that, just
A well-known Etheri might have:
- a specialized/recognizable technique
- notable strength
- a long-standing reputation
But being a "master" is just street cred. Yeah, to earn that, you're probably particularly strong/skilled/learned/advanced, but there's no measurement for that, just
Reposted by Prof Emily
#Febchantment 12
Note: I wrote this mostly in advance and interpreted it as "what do you need to study to master the magic system", and didn't really consider requirements besides study. But I don't know that I have more to add, besides ability to avoid dangers, which I'll leave for tomorrow. (1/7)
Note: I wrote this mostly in advance and interpreted it as "what do you need to study to master the magic system", and didn't really consider requirements besides study. But I don't know that I have more to add, besides ability to avoid dangers, which I'll leave for tomorrow. (1/7)
#Febchantment Day 12
What does it take to be considered a "master" of your magic system?
Is it about the range of your techniques? The difficulty level? The amount of knowledge in your head? Your ability not to set yourself on fire?
Or perhaps there IS no "mastery"?
#writingcommunity #writesky
What does it take to be considered a "master" of your magic system?
Is it about the range of your techniques? The difficulty level? The amount of knowledge in your head? Your ability not to set yourself on fire?
Or perhaps there IS no "mastery"?
#writingcommunity #writesky
February 12, 2026 at 5:08 PM
#Febchantment 12
Note: I wrote this mostly in advance and interpreted it as "what do you need to study to master the magic system", and didn't really consider requirements besides study. But I don't know that I have more to add, besides ability to avoid dangers, which I'll leave for tomorrow. (1/7)
Note: I wrote this mostly in advance and interpreted it as "what do you need to study to master the magic system", and didn't really consider requirements besides study. But I don't know that I have more to add, besides ability to avoid dangers, which I'll leave for tomorrow. (1/7)
Reposted by Prof Emily
I also made this thing yesterday showing how the mana / matter spectrum works.
February 12, 2026 at 5:07 PM
I also made this thing yesterday showing how the mana / matter spectrum works.
Reposted by Prof Emily
#Febchantment
Light-magic has no such distinctions. You have it or dont, you are powerful or less so.
Angels (and some nephilim) are known to be powerful. Some individuals are known to have special skills, but it's not a title or rank, just "Woah, Lucifer can do some fancy shit!"
Mudlarks...
🧵
1/7
Light-magic has no such distinctions. You have it or dont, you are powerful or less so.
Angels (and some nephilim) are known to be powerful. Some individuals are known to have special skills, but it's not a title or rank, just "Woah, Lucifer can do some fancy shit!"
Mudlarks...
🧵
1/7
#Febchantment Day 12
What does it take to be considered a "master" of your magic system?
Is it about the range of your techniques? The difficulty level? The amount of knowledge in your head? Your ability not to set yourself on fire?
Or perhaps there IS no "mastery"?
#writingcommunity #writesky
What does it take to be considered a "master" of your magic system?
Is it about the range of your techniques? The difficulty level? The amount of knowledge in your head? Your ability not to set yourself on fire?
Or perhaps there IS no "mastery"?
#writingcommunity #writesky
February 12, 2026 at 3:40 PM
#Febchantment
Light-magic has no such distinctions. You have it or dont, you are powerful or less so.
Angels (and some nephilim) are known to be powerful. Some individuals are known to have special skills, but it's not a title or rank, just "Woah, Lucifer can do some fancy shit!"
Mudlarks...
🧵
1/7
Light-magic has no such distinctions. You have it or dont, you are powerful or less so.
Angels (and some nephilim) are known to be powerful. Some individuals are known to have special skills, but it's not a title or rank, just "Woah, Lucifer can do some fancy shit!"
Mudlarks...
🧵
1/7
#Febchantment 12
Late answering my own prompt today 😅
#Atlantis:
"Mastery" of kaana crystals is defined differently depending on your place in society.
For some guildfolk & warriors, they may be taught 1 or 2, maybe 3 in rare cases, techniques that are relevant to their careers...🧵1/7
Late answering my own prompt today 😅
#Atlantis:
"Mastery" of kaana crystals is defined differently depending on your place in society.
For some guildfolk & warriors, they may be taught 1 or 2, maybe 3 in rare cases, techniques that are relevant to their careers...🧵1/7
#Febchantment Day 12
What does it take to be considered a "master" of your magic system?
Is it about the range of your techniques? The difficulty level? The amount of knowledge in your head? Your ability not to set yourself on fire?
Or perhaps there IS no "mastery"?
#writingcommunity #writesky
What does it take to be considered a "master" of your magic system?
Is it about the range of your techniques? The difficulty level? The amount of knowledge in your head? Your ability not to set yourself on fire?
Or perhaps there IS no "mastery"?
#writingcommunity #writesky
February 12, 2026 at 5:52 PM
#Febchantment 12
Late answering my own prompt today 😅
#Atlantis:
"Mastery" of kaana crystals is defined differently depending on your place in society.
For some guildfolk & warriors, they may be taught 1 or 2, maybe 3 in rare cases, techniques that are relevant to their careers...🧵1/7
Late answering my own prompt today 😅
#Atlantis:
"Mastery" of kaana crystals is defined differently depending on your place in society.
For some guildfolk & warriors, they may be taught 1 or 2, maybe 3 in rare cases, techniques that are relevant to their careers...🧵1/7
#WIPSnips #amwriting #writingcommunity #writers #writesky
You know what he's really saying 🥺❤️
From Book 2 of my #Atlantis trilogy.
You know what he's really saying 🥺❤️
From Book 2 of my #Atlantis trilogy.
![“We’re not going to fight [Redacted],” Kena said.
“I told you, I don’t want to hear it,” she growled.
“We agreed,” he insisted, coming up beside her and trying to catch her eyes, though she refused to look at him. “Ru’ul can handle the assassination. We’re only here to rescue the captives.”
Mireia slashed the khopesh so violently through the air that Kena had to take a step back.
“Don’t tell me what to do,” she muttered.
“I don’t want you throwing yourself into danger when you don’t need to.”
“I’ll throw myself wherever I please.”
“Mireia!” He caught her by the arm, forcing her to stop, and looked her pleadingly in the eye. “I can’t—I can’t lose you.”
That finally broke through her defenses: not just the words, but the way he said them, and the look in his eyes. She saw what he really meant. She heard what he was really saying.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:br2rslmo7elrd3hp5dfsx3ye/bafkreibcwjopcrdmyrux6lzmxgwcty45x6b45wytuleftye6ie224ny2ka@jpeg)
February 12, 2026 at 3:54 PM
#WIPSnips #amwriting #writingcommunity #writers #writesky
You know what he's really saying 🥺❤️
From Book 2 of my #Atlantis trilogy.
You know what he's really saying 🥺❤️
From Book 2 of my #Atlantis trilogy.
#FebruaryWorldbuilders 12
In #Charagma world, souls DEFINITELY exist, & everyone knows they do.
Not only because the great god El said so (and of course we can trust El!), but because you can actually see souls go to heaven or hell when they die.
Might change this writing, but this is the idea:
In #Charagma world, souls DEFINITELY exist, & everyone knows they do.
Not only because the great god El said so (and of course we can trust El!), but because you can actually see souls go to heaven or hell when they die.
Might change this writing, but this is the idea:
February 12, 2026 at 3:39 PM
#FebruaryWorldbuilders 12
In #Charagma world, souls DEFINITELY exist, & everyone knows they do.
Not only because the great god El said so (and of course we can trust El!), but because you can actually see souls go to heaven or hell when they die.
Might change this writing, but this is the idea:
In #Charagma world, souls DEFINITELY exist, & everyone knows they do.
Not only because the great god El said so (and of course we can trust El!), but because you can actually see souls go to heaven or hell when they die.
Might change this writing, but this is the idea:
#FebruaryWorldbuilders 12
Atalantis is set on earth, so whether souls are real is the same question for them as for us. Most *believe* it, but there's no solid evidence.
With that out of the way, the Na'aqals not only believe in the soul but believe it's like the body: made of various organs.🧵1/6
Atalantis is set on earth, so whether souls are real is the same question for them as for us. Most *believe* it, but there's no solid evidence.
With that out of the way, the Na'aqals not only believe in the soul but believe it's like the body: made of various organs.🧵1/6
#FebruaryWorldbuilders. Are souls real in your world? Does anything happen to them after a person dies? Or, whether or not they know the truth, do your characters have any beliefs about that? Does your world's religion preach anything about souls?
February 12, 2026 at 3:31 PM
#FebruaryWorldbuilders 12
Atalantis is set on earth, so whether souls are real is the same question for them as for us. Most *believe* it, but there's no solid evidence.
With that out of the way, the Na'aqals not only believe in the soul but believe it's like the body: made of various organs.🧵1/6
Atalantis is set on earth, so whether souls are real is the same question for them as for us. Most *believe* it, but there's no solid evidence.
With that out of the way, the Na'aqals not only believe in the soul but believe it's like the body: made of various organs.🧵1/6
Reposted by Prof Emily
Only three characters in the entire story (1500 year timeline) are considered "masters" of magic--one of them being Sangor, the god who invented it. According to his own rules, someone is a master of magic when they can create their own spells rather than learn ones already written 1/2
#Febchantment
#Febchantment
#Febchantment Day 12
What does it take to be considered a "master" of your magic system?
Is it about the range of your techniques? The difficulty level? The amount of knowledge in your head? Your ability not to set yourself on fire?
Or perhaps there IS no "mastery"?
#writingcommunity #writesky
What does it take to be considered a "master" of your magic system?
Is it about the range of your techniques? The difficulty level? The amount of knowledge in your head? Your ability not to set yourself on fire?
Or perhaps there IS no "mastery"?
#writingcommunity #writesky
February 12, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Only three characters in the entire story (1500 year timeline) are considered "masters" of magic--one of them being Sangor, the god who invented it. According to his own rules, someone is a master of magic when they can create their own spells rather than learn ones already written 1/2
#Febchantment
#Febchantment
Reposted by Prof Emily
Happy #Febchantment 12!
So for actual creators of magical objects, the type of folks most easily able to do that kind of work are Humans and Fae. They have different styles & methods, but for those who can do that work, it's mainly a matter of access to education. 1/11
So for actual creators of magical objects, the type of folks most easily able to do that kind of work are Humans and Fae. They have different styles & methods, but for those who can do that work, it's mainly a matter of access to education. 1/11
#Febchantment Day 12
What does it take to be considered a "master" of your magic system?
Is it about the range of your techniques? The difficulty level? The amount of knowledge in your head? Your ability not to set yourself on fire?
Or perhaps there IS no "mastery"?
#writingcommunity #writesky
What does it take to be considered a "master" of your magic system?
Is it about the range of your techniques? The difficulty level? The amount of knowledge in your head? Your ability not to set yourself on fire?
Or perhaps there IS no "mastery"?
#writingcommunity #writesky
February 12, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Happy #Febchantment 12!
So for actual creators of magical objects, the type of folks most easily able to do that kind of work are Humans and Fae. They have different styles & methods, but for those who can do that work, it's mainly a matter of access to education. 1/11
So for actual creators of magical objects, the type of folks most easily able to do that kind of work are Humans and Fae. They have different styles & methods, but for those who can do that work, it's mainly a matter of access to education. 1/11
Reposted by Prof Emily
#Febchantment | 12
There IS such a thing as mastery, but among most Theanglian humans, that tends to be very narrowly channelled. For example, the sort of magic that can be paired with engineering excellence has made Theangal's Navy extraordinarily advanced - limited scope but highly effective
🧵1/3
There IS such a thing as mastery, but among most Theanglian humans, that tends to be very narrowly channelled. For example, the sort of magic that can be paired with engineering excellence has made Theangal's Navy extraordinarily advanced - limited scope but highly effective
🧵1/3
#Febchantment Day 12
What does it take to be considered a "master" of your magic system?
Is it about the range of your techniques? The difficulty level? The amount of knowledge in your head? Your ability not to set yourself on fire?
Or perhaps there IS no "mastery"?
#writingcommunity #writesky
What does it take to be considered a "master" of your magic system?
Is it about the range of your techniques? The difficulty level? The amount of knowledge in your head? Your ability not to set yourself on fire?
Or perhaps there IS no "mastery"?
#writingcommunity #writesky
February 12, 2026 at 1:36 PM
#Febchantment | 12
There IS such a thing as mastery, but among most Theanglian humans, that tends to be very narrowly channelled. For example, the sort of magic that can be paired with engineering excellence has made Theangal's Navy extraordinarily advanced - limited scope but highly effective
🧵1/3
There IS such a thing as mastery, but among most Theanglian humans, that tends to be very narrowly channelled. For example, the sort of magic that can be paired with engineering excellence has made Theangal's Navy extraordinarily advanced - limited scope but highly effective
🧵1/3
Reposted by Prof Emily
#Febchantment This is not a topic I've thought much about yet. Technically, every mage is supposed to "master" their own magic, and that might be the simplest answer. But some mages are definitely more powerful than others, and that might mean different things. 🧵
#Febchantment Day 12
What does it take to be considered a "master" of your magic system?
Is it about the range of your techniques? The difficulty level? The amount of knowledge in your head? Your ability not to set yourself on fire?
Or perhaps there IS no "mastery"?
#writingcommunity #writesky
What does it take to be considered a "master" of your magic system?
Is it about the range of your techniques? The difficulty level? The amount of knowledge in your head? Your ability not to set yourself on fire?
Or perhaps there IS no "mastery"?
#writingcommunity #writesky
February 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM
#Febchantment This is not a topic I've thought much about yet. Technically, every mage is supposed to "master" their own magic, and that might be the simplest answer. But some mages are definitely more powerful than others, and that might mean different things. 🧵
Reposted by Prof Emily
#Febchantment
Something about 8 badges (the fact that I don't actually use this is a crime).
There isn't any true definition of mastery here. For beluan, it's simply survival and/or dominance.
For humans, and therefore Travelers, it's more a notoriety thing.
🧵1/3
Something about 8 badges (the fact that I don't actually use this is a crime).
There isn't any true definition of mastery here. For beluan, it's simply survival and/or dominance.
For humans, and therefore Travelers, it's more a notoriety thing.
🧵1/3
#Febchantment Day 12
What does it take to be considered a "master" of your magic system?
Is it about the range of your techniques? The difficulty level? The amount of knowledge in your head? Your ability not to set yourself on fire?
Or perhaps there IS no "mastery"?
#writingcommunity #writesky
What does it take to be considered a "master" of your magic system?
Is it about the range of your techniques? The difficulty level? The amount of knowledge in your head? Your ability not to set yourself on fire?
Or perhaps there IS no "mastery"?
#writingcommunity #writesky
February 12, 2026 at 12:52 PM
#Febchantment
Something about 8 badges (the fact that I don't actually use this is a crime).
There isn't any true definition of mastery here. For beluan, it's simply survival and/or dominance.
For humans, and therefore Travelers, it's more a notoriety thing.
🧵1/3
Something about 8 badges (the fact that I don't actually use this is a crime).
There isn't any true definition of mastery here. For beluan, it's simply survival and/or dominance.
For humans, and therefore Travelers, it's more a notoriety thing.
🧵1/3
Reposted by Prof Emily
#Febchantment As with most things, age and experience tend to lead to more skill in performing a god's blessings. An 80 year old who's been summoning and conversing with spirits since she was a child is going to be better at it than a 12 year old novice. 🧵
#Wrencer #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
#Wrencer #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
#Febchantment Day 12
What does it take to be considered a "master" of your magic system?
Is it about the range of your techniques? The difficulty level? The amount of knowledge in your head? Your ability not to set yourself on fire?
Or perhaps there IS no "mastery"?
#writingcommunity #writesky
What does it take to be considered a "master" of your magic system?
Is it about the range of your techniques? The difficulty level? The amount of knowledge in your head? Your ability not to set yourself on fire?
Or perhaps there IS no "mastery"?
#writingcommunity #writesky
February 12, 2026 at 12:13 PM
#Febchantment As with most things, age and experience tend to lead to more skill in performing a god's blessings. An 80 year old who's been summoning and conversing with spirits since she was a child is going to be better at it than a 12 year old novice. 🧵
#Wrencer #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
#Wrencer #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
Reposted by Prof Emily
#Febchantment Day 12
Mastery is survival and attitude. Experience can bring creativity and patience, the last two ingredients for a good magi.
#writingcommunity #writingq
Mastery is survival and attitude. Experience can bring creativity and patience, the last two ingredients for a good magi.
#writingcommunity #writingq
#Febchantment Day 12
What does it take to be considered a "master" of your magic system?
Is it about the range of your techniques? The difficulty level? The amount of knowledge in your head? Your ability not to set yourself on fire?
Or perhaps there IS no "mastery"?
#writingcommunity #writesky
What does it take to be considered a "master" of your magic system?
Is it about the range of your techniques? The difficulty level? The amount of knowledge in your head? Your ability not to set yourself on fire?
Or perhaps there IS no "mastery"?
#writingcommunity #writesky
February 12, 2026 at 12:13 PM
#Febchantment Day 12
Mastery is survival and attitude. Experience can bring creativity and patience, the last two ingredients for a good magi.
#writingcommunity #writingq
Mastery is survival and attitude. Experience can bring creativity and patience, the last two ingredients for a good magi.
#writingcommunity #writingq