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Writing Notes: 10 Uncommon Magic Systems

These examples of unique magic systems might pique your curiosity and inspire your next fantasy epic. 

Color Magic: Harnessing colors to invoke specific spells or effects.

Sound Magic: Crafting spells through vocal tones, vibrations, or musical instruments.

Time Magic: Manipulating the past, present, or future, often bending the laws of physics.

Egoic Magic: Altering one's sense of self or emotions to use as a magical conduit.

Manufactured or Artificial Magic: Magic crafted or produced through synthetic means (e.g. via objects or alchemical processes).

Nothingness Magic: Conjuring voids or vacuums, often manifesting as spatial anomalies.

Glass Magic: Manipulating glass to create barriers, projectiles, or even complex machinery.

Astrology-Based Magic: Drawing powers from celestial bodies or zodiac signs.

Fate Magic: Influencing destiny or chance to manifest predetermined outcomes.

Bio-magic: Utilizing biological processes or traits for supernatural effects.

Incorporating lesser-covered categories of magic can set your story apart in an oversaturated market, helping you carve out your distinct niche and voice. Source

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The Duel on the Beach, N. C. Wyeth, 1920

Oil on canvas 40 ½ x 29 ¾ in. (102.9 x 75.6 cm)

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Robin Hood and Little John, N.C. Wyeth

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The Wizard The Witch and the Wild One fanart/ study of "The Boy's King Arthur" illustration by N.C. Wyeth.

Eursulon meets Sir Curran

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the Country Gentleman: Dec., 1925, by N.C. Wyeth.

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"Fox in Winter by N.C. Wyeth" from 'Men of Concord' endpaper illustration (1935)

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N.C. Wyeth, portrayal of The Lady in the Lake from "A Boy's King Arthur"

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N.C. Wyeth, Dark Harbor Fishermen, 1943

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Dynamic artwork from 100 years ago. I wonder if anyone has written an Escaflowne fanfic that involves jousting? Jousting with Guymelefs or the other exotic beast people ride on Gaea would be quite thrilling to behold.

Illustration from the book "The Boy's King Arthur", a retelling for young readers of Thomas Malory's Le Morte D' Arthur. Art by N. C. Wyeth , 1922.

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N.C. Wyeth (1882-1945) Treasure Island, 1911.

[thebeautifulbook]

MICHAEL STROGOFF: A COURIER OF THE CZAR by Jules Verne, 1828-1905. (New York: Atheneum, [1997]) Illustrated by N.C. Wyeth. First published 1896.

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Wikipedia

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N.C. Wyeth

Airmail, 1938

[emilyofthegreenwood]

for she was a gallant dame || images of Maid Marian (+ details) || 4/∞ Artist: N.C. Wyeth Illustration for "Robin Hood" by Paul Creswick, 1917 high resolution image from the New York Public Library

Robin had disappeared; for suddenly, amidst the throng, his eyes had encountered those strange grey-blue ones of Mistress Fitzwalter.

She was sitting alone in a little box near by the targets. Robin had walked down the lists to see for himself that his shaft had split the Norman's fairly, and in turning away to find Stuteley he had become aware of her shrewd, piercing gaze. She allowed her eyes to rest fully on young Fitzooth's ardent glance for the briefest moment. Then she looked away unconcernedly.

But Robin, venturing all, drew nigh. He came to the edge of her box, and began to speak. He had gone so far as "Give you good morrow, lady," when his eyes perceived the Sheriff's little golden arrow fastening her cloak. His mouth became dry at that and his words went back in his throat.

The girl, aware of his confusion, brought her gaze back upon him. She smiled.

"Is it indeed my young champion?" asked she, rather doubtfully at first, in her low, soft tones. "Is it you who have beaten the Prince's best archer, Robin o' th' Hood?"

Her eyes were wells of innocent fun. The way in which she lingered over the last syllables brought Robin still deeper into the deep waters.

"It is your servant, madame," was all that he could find to say.

"You see then that I wear your gift, Robin," she said, trying to make him at ease. "I have not forgotten—"

"Nor I—I shall never forget," cried he, impulsively. "Your eyes are always in my memory: they are beautiful as stars," said he, fervently.

"Oh, a gallant Locksley! But there, take my colors, since you will be my knight." She untied a ribbon from her hair, and gave it into his outstretched palm. "And now, farewell; take the Prince's prize, and spend the pennies worthily. Buy your sweetheart some ribbons, but keep that which I have given you."

She tossed her curls again, as she added the last word. Robin was beginning a vehement protestation that he had no sweetheart, when Stuteley's voice broke in upon him.

(Excerpt from "Robin Hood" by Paul Creswick)

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NC Wyeth, illustration for Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island

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Fox In The Snow (1935)

Art by N.C. Wyeth

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N.C. Wyeth’s illustrations for Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island.