#signature spell

[yuurei20]

In celebration of Sebek's UM reaching EN! 🥳

A compilation of all 20 main-cast unique magics that have been revealed up to this point, original game (pronunciation + meaning) plus EN adaptation!

A list of incantations (including novel and manga information + official EN comparisons) is being updated here!

[the-trinket-witch]

TWST Signature Spell Effects on the Body

Because I'm a wordy, purple-prose kinda bish, I thought about what each Unique Magic might actually feel like on the body (at least the ones that affect other mages when cast). (SPOILERS FOR BOOKS 5 ONWARD)

(CW: Loss of motor function, scopophobia, senses being messed with, forceful sleep)

Off With Your Head:

The moment it slaps around your neck and shoulders, there's that deafening rush of blood to one's ears. If you and your magic were lightning, the collar just became your glass bottle. Outside of the momentary dulling of senses, one may  have a general difficulty breathing, either from the collar fitting itself or the lack of support without one's magic. Lightheadedness and an internal hollowness make the collar leave you feeling like after a flu.

Bet the Limit:

His magic literally amplifies and pushes back your magic, but to do that he has to rip control of it from you. Bet the Limit gives one that jerking tug on the shoulders, a jab of pain that burns into your neck almost. Sometimes if one resists or tries to wrench control back, they're left feeling like their shoulders have been dislocated. They haven't of course, but the feeling is still enough to keep one from moving them for a while.

Doodle Suit:

There's a metallic, fruity Sichuan peppercorn-like numbing on the senses before it's replaced with what he decides. Pretty straightforward.

(Legit tho: I think his is kinda scary in terms of utility. The possibilities o_o )

King's Roar:

Burning. King's roar doesn't have fire but there's still a dry burn. Rug or rope burn, an allergic reaction, or being splashed with hydrogen peroxide, it all makes the nerves curl away like shriveling plants. Skin on downwards begins flaking like baked mud, falling off into sand like chunks of slate.

Laugh With Me:

Laugh With Me at first feels like the pinch of nerves. But pulling against the bindings is like hyena teeth biting and yanking your muscle and bones; you're not in control. That tugging hurts much less, more of a firm mouthing on your body in whatever direction he wants.

It's A Deal:

Much like his flattering words, his magic leaves one feeling glittery. But there's a cold tentacle-like grip on the heart for a quick moment; a reminder of what lies in the undertow. It's not a memorable sensation, but memorable enough to know what happens when it returns upon failing to fulfill your end of a contract. The resulting Anemone doesn't feel like much until one touches it, like a large zit.)

Shock the Heart:

The sudden wash over you feels like the splash of cold water after getting dumped out of a boat. Pharyngeal jaws scrape and tug on your tongue to reel you in, truth dripping off of you like seawater. 

(Truth is a lot of times subjective so why nerf it further? HC he can use it multiple times but lies cause it works on those unaware)

Oasis Maker:

Rain that's always the perfect refreshing temperature. Never frigid but never feeling hot. A relaxing shower of jasmine and chai, without the stifling steam

Snake Whisper:

A burning cobra bite to the skull. It's venom sears every wrinkle in the brain as you feel yourself get pulled along by the collar of proverbial tail coiled around your neck. Resistance feels like hot sand filling your brain cavity. Eventually the oppressive weight of said sand makes one submit. 

Sleep Kiss:

 Sleep Kiss seems pretty straightforward. It probably feels like sitting in a soundproof glass box, with cold air filtered in. Every chilly inhale acts like anesthesia, or the tug of exhaustion by hypothermia.

Fae of Maleficence:

His 'Blessing' feels like being laid into a patch of semi-prickly twigs; a dragon's nest or roost. It hurts slightly, but the diligence is paid to lay you gently in so they don't prick. Eventually you can somewhat relax, but adjusting or moving reminds one of the thorny poking all around you. It just becomes preferable to sit still, rather than try waking or even attempt at getting comfortable.

Meet in a Dream:

Many mistake Silver to have soft hair, but the only downy lightness about him, I think, is Meet in a Dream. Whatever sensations one feels when dreaming of flying, that fills you to buoyancy as he leads you along the Dream Corridor.

[darkcelibi802]

Signature Spell (Unique Magic) Names and Incantations

These are the Signature Spells revealed thus far in-game. This is a work in progress, and will be updated as we progress through the story. Some incantations have not been revealed, and others have been revealed in other media. Those will be noted.

Last Updated: Stage in Playful Land Event End

HEARTSLABYUL

Riddle - OFF WITH YOUR HEAD (Lit. Behead Them)

ABILITY: Summons a collar around the target’s neck and seals their magic.

INCANTATION: “I’ll hand down my sentence. The verdict comes afterwards. Are you ready? Off With Your Head!”

FIRST APPEARANCE:

Unique Magic: Prologue 3

Incantation: Twisted-Wonderland Manga Episode of Heartslabyul: Volume 1 (p.50)

Ace - (Not Revealed)

Deuce - BET THE LIMIT (Lit. Tit for Tat)

ABILITY: Builds up damage taken by attacks and returns it all at once twofold.

INCANTATION: “I’ll make you pay for that! Brace yourself! Bet the Limit!”

FIRST APPEARANCE:

Unique Magic/Incantation: Episode 5-64

Cater - SPLIT CARD (Lit. Scattered Hand of Cards)

ABILITY:Creates clones of himself.

INCANTATION: “I am him, and he is another. Split Card!”

FIRST APPEARANCE:

Unique Magic: Episode 1-15 / P.E. Cater Vignette

Incantation: P.E. Cater Vignette

Trey - DOODLE SUIT (Lit. Paint The Roses)

ABILITY: Temporarily overwrites a specific component of the target item.

INCANTATION: “White to red, and red to white. Doodle Suit!”

FIRST APPEARANCE:

Unique Magic: Episode 1-14

Incantation: Twisted-Wonderland The Novel Episode 1: The Red-Rose Tyrant (p.249)

SAVANACLAW

Leona - KING’S ROAR (Lit. Roar of the King)

ABILITY: Touches anything he touches into sand.

INCANTATION: “I am hunger. I am thirst. I am what robs you of tomorrow. Kneel before me. King’s Roar!”

FIRST APPEARANCE:

Unique Magic: Episode 2-25 / Dorm Leona Vignette

Incantation: Dorm Leona Vignette

Jack - UNLEASH THE BEAST (Lit. Shattering Howl on a Moonlit Night)

ABILITY: Allows Jack to transform into a large white wolf.

INCANTATION: Not revealed/unknown if needed.

FIRST APPEARANCE:

Unique Magic: Episode 2-26

Ruggie - LAUGH WITH ME (Lit. Fool’s Parade)

ABILITY: Controls others to mimic his movements.

INCANTATION: Not revealed/unknown if needed.

FIRST APPEARANCE:

Unique Magic: Episode 2-2 (first seen), 2-23 (name spoken)

OCTAVINELLE

Azul – IT’S A DEAL (Lit. Golden Contract)

ABILITY: Lets Azul take any power from the target once they sign a contract.

INCANTATION: “The song ends, the sun sets. Extend mercy upon these poor souls. Now, the deal is struck! It’s a Deal!”

FIRST APPEARANCE:

Unique Magic: Episode 3

Incantation: Glorious Masquerade (Event) Episode 5-5

Jade – SHOCK THE HEART (Lit. Gnawing Teeth)

ABILITY: Compels the target to speak the truth. Can only be used once per person.

INCANTATION: “No need to fear, I only wish to help you. Shock the Heart.”

FIRST APPEARANCE:

Unique Magic: Episode 3

Incantation: Episode 4

Floyd – BIND THE HEART (Lit. Coiling Tail)

ABILITY: Blocks and diverts an opponent’s magic.

INCANTATION: Not revealed/unknown if needed.

FIRST APPEARANCE:

Unique Magic: Episode 3

SCARABIA

Kalim – OASIS MAKER (Lit. Everlasting Grace)

ABILITY: Summons a large amount of water (usually in the form of rain).

INCANTATION: “Respite in the scalding sands, a never-ending party. Dance! Sing! Oasis Maker!”

FIRST APPEARANCE:

Unique Magic/Incantation: Episode 4

Jamil – SNAKE WHISPER (Lit. Snake Charmer)

ABILITY: Hypnotizes a target. They must look into his eyes for it to take effect.

INCANTATION: “The one you see reflected in your eyes is your master. Answer when I ask. Bow when I command. Snake Whisper.”

FIRST APPEARANCE:

Unique Magic/Incantation: Episode 4

POMEFIORE

Vil – FAIREST ONE OF ALL (Lit. Poison From a Beautiful Flower)

ABILITY: Places a curse with a touch by specifying the conditions.

INCANTATION: “Nothing to lose, nothing to fear. The shining crown is meant for me. Fairest One Of All.”

FIRST APPEARANCE:

Unique Magic: Episode 5

Incantation: Episode 6

Epel – SLEEP KISS (Lit. Crimson Fruit)

ABILITY: Places target in glass coffin and puts them to sleep.

INCANTATION: “Close your eyes, still your breath. Sleep Kiss.”

FIRST APPEARANCE:

Unique Magic/Incantation: Episode 6

Rook – I SEE YOU (Lit. Arrow that Flies to the Furthest Reaches)

ABILITY: Once cast on a target, he can pinpoint its exact location.

INCANTATION: “Come, let’s see you try to outrun me. I See You.”

FIRST APPEARANCE:

Unique Magic/Incantation: Episode 6

IGNIHYDE

Idia – GATE TO UNDERWORLD (Lit. Opened Gateway to the Underworld)

ABILITY: Opens and closes the door to the “Underworld” in STYX HQ.

INCANTATION: “Game, Set, Match. Gate to Underworld.”

FIRST APPEARANCE:

Unique Magic/Incantation: Episode 6

DIASOMNIA

Malleus – FAE OF MALEFICENCE (Lit. Blessing)

ABILITY: Casts a web of thorns and places everyone within to sleep.

INCANTATION: “Spinning wheel of fate, keep pulling the thread of disaster. As King of the Abyss, I shall bestow this upon you. Fae of Maleficence.”

FIRST APPEARANCE:

Unique Magic/Incantation: Episode 7

Silver – MEET IN A DREAM (Lit. Let’s Share the Same Dream)

ABILITY: Allows the caster to jump into other people’s dreams. Only can be used while asleep. Cannot choose the dream that is jumped to. The dreamer is indicated by a white bird-like wisp.

INCANTATION: “To the one I’ve met before, to the one I’ve yet to meet. Meet in a Dream.”

FIRST APPEARANCE:

Unique Magic/Incantation: Episode 7

Sebek – LIVING BOLT (Lit. Flash of Lightning)

ABILITY: His body becomes electricity, like a lightning bolt.

INCANTATION: “Strike through the stormy heavens, O lightning! Living Bolt!”

FIRST APPEARANCE:

Unique Magic/Incantation: Episode 7

Lilia – FAR CRY CRADLE (Lit. To the Furthest Cradle)

ABILITY: Allows the caster to play back the memory of an “object” for a short time.

INCANTATION: “All is as if it were days long past. No matter where it takes us, it will all be over in the blink of an eye. Far Cry Cradle.”

FIRST APPEARANCE:

Unique Magic/Incantation: Episode 7

OTHERS

Rollo Flamme – DARK FIRE (Lit. Burning Desire)

ABILITY: His body is wrapped in flames that he can manipulate at will. The more his foes are afraid, confused, or frustrated, the stronger his flames.

INCANTATION: “O crimson flower, scorch my soul and guide me. Dark Fire!”

FIRST APPEARANCE:

Unique Magic/Incantation: Glorious Masquerade (Event) Episode 5-5

Fellow Honest – LIFE IS FUN (Lit. Rose-Tinted Dream)

ABILITY: Those afflicted feel more easy-going and optimistic and are more inclined to do things they wouldn’t normally do.

INCANTATION: “Come on to the theater! Life is Fun!”

FIRST APPEARANCE:

Unique Magic/Incantation: Stage in Playful Land (Event) Episode 5-6

[pieceofourworld]

TWST JP Spoilers

I was thinking about Book 7, and came to this conclusion:

Fae of Malificence is just a really overpowered Sleep Kiss.

[foxyfanz]

Guys, I feel for some Signature Spells/Unique Magic, the incantation is optional. Like, if they need a bit more power to it then they can use the incantation before using the spell. Like it's powering up the spell.

As an example, Jamils spell "Snake Whisper"(or "Snake Charmer" as is in English lmao). The more open the victims mind is or the weaker their mental will, the easier it is to get them under control(Kalim, the Player, Neige, that one Styx staff SPOILER ALERT lmao), but if they have good mental walls or don't trust him as easily, out comes the incantation to make it stronger to get them under his thrall(looking at you Azul lmao). Same with Kings Roar or Off with your Head. The incantation for Kings Roar was interrupted in book 3 and he still used it with ease. Off with your Head shows the incantation isn't even required to use, as we've seen in both the prologue and book 1.

I made this because I saw a shitpost about Jamil using his incantation for the MC and it catches the MC off guard and, even if I know it's a joke, it got me thinking...

[gloomura1]

i was trying to figure out what the obey me characters signature spell me if in twisted wonderland and i named levis signature spell “The Snake Whisperer”

I FORGOT THAT JAMILS SPELL WAS THAT SO NOW I GOTTA CHANGE IT

[twistedtummies2]

Heyyy i wanted to ask you the "Complete" version of your Twst bois' Unique Magic Spells. Just like Leona's "complete" spell is "I am hunger. I am thirst. I am what robs you of tomorrow. King’s Roar!"

I am curious to know your OCs' versions :3

Honestly, the only one I have is Billy's. XD His is a simple chant: if he chants "Fee, Fi, Fo, Fum...Hee, Hi, Ho, Hum!" he changes into whatever he wills. If he wishes to go back to the previous option, he says it the other way around, with the "Hees" before the "Fees." Everybody else, never really figured it out. LOL

[atruerooksimp]

Daily TWST thought: Since dogs are proven to be psychologically good for your mental health, Jack is basically his own therapist when he uses his unique magic.

[mystery-mage]

summon writing materials. useful not only for study, but for combat - i have found that pen-knives count as writing materials within the spell's constraints.

Well, it's that time of year again. The arcane census is upon us. And, somehow, the fine folks down at the bureau got their hands on a cursed contract entitling them to one month of my life! Now, as temporary census taker, I must ask:

What is your signature spell?

[cozymochi]

I had a bad day, so I compiled the few NRC boys I have. Also corrections were made on all three both visually (because I made too many errors before that I missed🤦) and info wise because I made minor changes (so if there’s contradictions, that’s why.) I should have updated Emilio’s render altogether because it’s pretty old compared to the latter two, but I don’t feel like it.

But, I’ll link Emilio, Cecil, and Nyoka’s original posts anyway, since they include a bunch of expressions I still like and convey the vibes™️ better. That, and for my own self-reference. Okay, I will no longer spam or clog up the dash with these things. Also credit to @oddberryshortcake cuz the boys are also semi collaborative 🤭 uhh, that’s it.

Ko-fi

[the-ingrids-guide]

When it comes down to it, the Signature Spell is difficult to quantify and even more difficult to determine what precisely that means. Scholars of the Golden Age of Magic defined the Signature Spell as "A singular piece of magic that a magic-user is most experienced in," while writers a century earlier defined such a Spell as "A magical topic that a mage will usually fall back on."

Of course in modern times, there are many definitions, each unique to the magic-user that has a Signature Spell. What do they have in common besides name? It is unclear. And perhaps that is the point of the Signature Spell.

- Excerpt from the Ingrid's Guide to Magic

[yuurei20]

Unique Magic (Signature Spell) Compilation: Pronunciation vs. Meaning vs. EN Adaptation

Pronunication: Off with your head

Meaning: Off with their head

EN: Off with your head

Pronunciation: Doodle suit

Meaning: Let’s paint the roses

EN: Paint the Roses

Pronunciation: Split Card

Meaning: The fluttering hand (of cards)

EN: Split Card

Pronunciation: Bet the limit

Meaning: Tit for Tat / pay back / retaliation / etc

EN: Double Down

Pronunciation: King’s roar

Meaning: The king’s roar

EN: The King’s Roar

Pronunciation: Laugh with me

Meaning: The fool’s parade

EN: Laugh with me

Pronunciation: Unleash beast

Meaning: The howl that breaks the moonlit night

EN: Unleash the beast

Pronunciation: It’s a deal

Meaning: The golden contract

NA: It’s a Deal

Pronunciation: Shock the heart

Meaning: The tooth that takes out a bite

EN: Shock the Heart

Pronunciation: Bind the heart

Meaning: The entwining tail

EN: Bind the Heart

Pronunciation: Oasis maker

Meaning: The enduring blessing

EN: Oasis Maker

Pronunciation: Snake whisper

Meaning: The snake’s invitation / temptation

EN: Snake Charmer

Pronunciation: Fairest one of all

Meaning: The poison of a beautiful flower

EN: Fairest One of All

Pronunciation: I see you

Meaning: The bow and arrow that reaches the very end

EN: Arrow Afar

Pronunciation: Sleep Kiss

Meaning: Crimson Fruit

EN: Crimson Slumber

Pronunciation: Gate to underworld

Meaning: The opened door of the Underworld

EN: Gate to the Underworld

Pronunciation: Dark Fire

Meaning: Smoldering desire

EN: Darkfire

Pronunciation: Fae of Maleficence

Meaning: Blessing

EN: Fae Maleficence

Pronunciation: Meet in a Dream

Meaning: Let's have the same dream

EN: Meet in a Dream

Pronunciation: Far cry cradle

Meaning: Until the distant cradle

EN: Far Cry Cradle

[the-trinket-witch]

TWST OC Signature Spell Effects on the Body

Decided to try also offering this as something to describe my OC's magical effects as it pertains to the body.

(CW: infrasound, mentions of vertigo, implied loss of consciousness)

Step in Time:

His is reminiscent of two strong fans trying to push you in opposing directions, trying to blow you into both the past and future, making walking difficult at first. A hint of the scent of ozone. To see him move in the dilation would be to see him covered in an iridescent film 

Fathoms Below:

It's the thrum of bass in the body, something that can be felt syncing with your heart, shaking your muscles, or making your eyes vibrate. The hums you can't hear can't be felt either, but you get this inexplicable feeling of dread or nausea. It's not a very ‘abstract’ bit of prose, so much as a description of infrasound.

Recuérdame:

That fleeting feeling as one's dreams start to slip away, but in reverse. A bit of autonomous sensory meridian response from the music shudders down your head and back, with a general orange and  licorice sense on the nose and tongue.

Silver Mist:

Symptoms of vertigo set in. Dizziness and extreme fatigue send you off kilter with a yawn. Tunnel vision, hyperfocus on one spot, and a weird mix of boredom and curiosity arrest your attention. The Blue  Green, Yellow send mixed signals but still beckon you to keep up. Your Attention stays caught until fatigue finally overtakes. 

King of the Jungle:

Similar to Tidus, except it's just the lungs and heart that rattle as a wave of fear overtakes. It's the way it makes your hairs stand at attention in preparation to bolt. 

[whaliiwatching]

Hey hello. Consider. Hobie reading over and suggesting edits to drafts of Peter's writing and then going home visually with clippings and quotes from said writing as a part of him. Alternately, Peter takes inspiration from quotes visible on Hobie

heart on your sleeve…..

[twisting-in-wonderland]

some misc twst + pkmn doodles that are in varying states of completion--

(wips under here lol)

[completeoveranalysis]

[6]

BACK IN THE PRESENT Watanuki partially answers his own question by recognising that they aren’t all the same people. 

And he might have just been thinking the word “different” to end that sentence, but maybe some part of him recognises the way Sakura is smiling at him?

Maybe Body Memory?

Even just the thought of that makes me unreasonably emotional

SHUT UP THEY DID NOT

THEY DID NOT DO THAT TO ME

EXCUSE ME I’M CRYING IN THE CLUB