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EP 31.2: Magic Systems

The Art of World Building: Creating Breakout Fantasy and Science Fiction Worlds In Stories and Gaming

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The Spectrum of Magic: Rarity and Perception

This chapter examines the various types of magic in fantasy worlds, focusing on their societal acceptance and the factors that influence practitioners' experiences. It contrasts white and black magic, explores gray magic as a middle ground, and reflects on alchemy's deeper significance in personal transformation.

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