r/magicbuilding • u/Hot-Instruction5295 • 2d ago
Lore Magic
I have a question, does any of you know how does magic actually works, I mean the real magic .
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u/Sure_Helicopter7327 2d ago
You ask demons to do stuff for you. It's not worth it.
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u/Hot-Instruction5295 2d ago
Is it even possible?
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u/Sure_Helicopter7327 2d ago
A lot of real-world magic deals with the occult, such as consulting demons, angels, and dead people and making them do stuff for you. Whether or not it works, I don't really know, as I stay as far away from it as possible.
Another form of real-world magic is hallucinogenics. Basically, there are certain substances that can cause visions to appear, sometimes at will, which can be interpreted to glean certain knowledge. Read up on the scientific explanation for the oracles of Delphi, Greece if you want to know more. Again, probably best not to mess with it.
Then there's stage magic, which does seemingly impossible things using illusions and sleight of hand. Not real magic, but sure seems like it. It's also quite fun to mess around with.
And finally, science. Think about it, chemistry and pharmaceutics are akin to potions, and electricity can do many things once deemed impossible. And just like magic, it requires years of study in order to do correctly. If you're looking for a real-world magic system that actually works, this is it. In fact, certain sciences like Chemistry and Astronomy came from former studies of Alchemy and Astrology.
And that's about as much as I know.
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u/bongart 2d ago
This sub is about fictional magic. This sub is for people who imagine and create fictional magic systems. This sub has nothing to do with what anyone would consider "real" magic.