Exploring Diverse Magic Systems in World-Building

This chapter delves into the concept of multiple smaller magic systems within a world, contrasting the unpredictability and wonder they bring against a unified hard magic system. The discussion highlights the importance of coherence and consistency in creating magic systems, emphasizing the balance between revealing rules and keeping elements mysterious. It further explores how different power scales and understanding levels in magic systems humanize the worldbuilding process, drawing parallels with culture and societal facets.