• Fantasy Terminology

    Typical Types of Magic Users

    Important note: Authors manipulate, change, and reimagine these terms for their own stories, and they can be quite malleable. This is just a base for what these terms generally mean and are often associated as. While reading and writing, there is room to see what you or other authors do to make these magic users unique. Wizard/Witch- These terms are very popular for magic users and there are many different visions on what a witch and wizard may look like. They usually cast their magic with spells and ingredients or even a ritual of some kind. Common associations with these terms include wands, brooms (in the case of witches), potion…

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  • Book Reviews

    The Obsidian Tower

    by Melissa Caruso Recommend Ryx’s magic is considered broken, useless. She must always hold her powers in check and endure the pain of her family’s insults and contempt. Yet, she is the only one able to make a stand when her family’s long locked away artifact is awakened. She is more scared than she’s ever been, but she might be brave enough to face the challenge. The Obsidian Tower by Melissa Caruso is a political and mystery based high fantasy. It isn’t as complex or intense as other political based fantasies like the series A Song of Fire and Ice by George R.R Martin, but it does have the main…

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  • Book Recommendations

    Awesome Magic Users

    For those who like to read fantasy stories with awesome magic users I recommend: -Dresden Files: Harry Dresden If you want a wizard who knows he’s not the most powerful but is smart enough to strategize around his weaknesses, Harry Dresden is your guy. Magic Type: When you’re on his bad side, he might set you on fire. Harry is definitely an amazing magic user, but that isn’t the only thing that makes him stand out. He knows his strengths and his weaknesses, so he uses all the techniques he can to win, even if it isn’t magic. He’s a caring guy who always puts himself into danger to protect…

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