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“ | Magic isn't such a big deal. It's mostly just knowing the secret names of things. | ” |
– Charmcaster to Michael.[1] |
Magic is the power to affect matter, energy and reality by supernatural means. Magic is often divided between dark and light, though depending on the situation can also be neutral. Magic is a practiced technique that is powered by mana, or life energy, which permeates all of nature.[2][AP 1]
Background[]
Magic is the manipulation of energy, and technology is just another way to control the process.[DM 1]
Magic is not as difficult as it seems. One can only know the secret true names of things.[3] Understandably, magic does not work as well on Earth as it does in Legerdomain, the dimension from which all the magic in the universe flows.[2][1]
Many species have been confirmed to be able to do Magic.[DJW 1] And overall theoretically any sapient species can potentially learn to manipulate mana through study and practice.[DM 2] Anodites, in particular, have a strong innate capacity for manipulating mana, and thus by extension magic, in all its forms.
If one does not have the natural ability to manipulate magic, described by Charmcaster as having a magical aura,[4] they would need magical objects. If they do have the ability, magical objects make the casting of spells easier and their effects more powerful.[DM 3]
Magic has no rules.[5]
Items[]
There are many magical artifacts that can focus or magnify a sorcerer or sorceress' power.
Spells and Incantations[]
- See Also: Spells
A spell is a specific action which — when performed correctly — channels supernatural energy that allows the individual to achieve a specific result based on the composition of the casting. Spells allow individuals to alter reality on certain levels, such as affecting the physical properties of objects and people, giving the caster access to supernatural powers and changing the very mechanics of reality itself.
For reasons unknown, the majority of spells used in the series are spoken in an ancient language very similar to Latin. Although majority of the spells are spoken out loud in order to be cast, some spells can be used non-verbally and still take effect. There are many different types of spells, but most are either offensive or defensive in nature.
Known Users[]
- Hex
- Charmcaster
- Gwen Tennyson
- Ben Tennyson (Ultimate Alien Future Timeline)
- Addwaitya
- Spellbinder
- Thomas Jingles
- Sir George
- Ignaceous
- Ultimate Aggregor
- Michael Morningstar
- Dagon
- Rook Blonko (via the Alpha Rune)
- Zs'Skayr
- Bezel
Trivia[]
- Reviving the dead is considered to be the darkest of dark magic and forbidden.[6][7]
- Alien Force initially revealed that magic does not exist.[8][AF Mini Bible 1][BTP 1] However, this was changed later in production, with Dwayne McDuffie stating that just because Frank believes magic does not exist, doesn't mean it's true.[DM 4] Magic would later be reintroduced on-screen in In Charm's Way.
- Developing as an Anodite and mastering magic use "many of the same muscles" so to speak, like kicking a ball and swimming.[MW 1]
- There is a spell capable of canceling a Celestialsapien's omnipotence.[DJW 2]
- The decision to introduce Anodites and mana in Alien Force was influenced by Dwayne's opinion that magic and science fiction shouldn't mix.[DRi 1]
References[]
Production Material[]
Alien Force Series Mini Bible[]
Crew Statements[]
Dwayne McDuffie[]
Derrick J. Wyatt[]
Matt Wayne[]
Dan Riba[]
Merchandise[]
Cartoon Network Action Packs[]
Ben 10 Planet[]
Mysticism | |
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Abstractions | Mana • Magic • Spells |
Apparitions | Soul |
Spellbooks | Archamada Book of Magic • Gwen's Spellbook |
Artifacts | Alpha Rune • Bag of Tricks • Charms of Bezel • Door to Anywhere • Seal • Sorcerer's Engine • Staff of Ages |