diff --git a/magic/alchemy/aqua-regia.md b/magic/alchemy/aqua-regia.md index bfd0b86..5c187d7 100644 --- a/magic/alchemy/aqua-regia.md +++ b/magic/alchemy/aqua-regia.md @@ -1,3 +1,5 @@ # Aqua Regia + + Aqua Regia is the alchemical name for a mixture of sulfuric and nitric acid. It is one of the few solvents capable of dissolving gold. In alchemy, one of its uses was to mix a small amount with a sample of blood, then use the mixture to draw a ward. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/magic/alchemy/gypsum.md b/magic/alchemy/gypsum.md index 8146d0e..0e965a8 100644 --- a/magic/alchemy/gypsum.md +++ b/magic/alchemy/gypsum.md @@ -1,3 +1,5 @@ # Gypsum + + Gypsum is a mineral that can be ground into a white powder. One of its primary uses in alchemy was for drawing wards. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/magic/alchemy/introduction.md b/magic/alchemy/introduction.md index ca7db09..0c6b6a7 100644 --- a/magic/alchemy/introduction.md +++ b/magic/alchemy/introduction.md @@ -1,3 +1,5 @@ # Alchemy + + Alchemy used chemical substances to produce magical effects, as well as magic to induce chemical reactions. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/magic/alchemy/vitriol/green.md b/magic/alchemy/vitriol/green.md index 9e5cd35..4d30b6d 100644 --- a/magic/alchemy/vitriol/green.md +++ b/magic/alchemy/vitriol/green.md @@ -1,5 +1,7 @@ # Green Vitriol + + Green vitriol is an iron sulfate that has a few useful properties. In its solid form it appears as green granulated crystal. It is soluble in water, and thus may be used in water-based elixirs and potions. Excess amounts are toxic. ## Uses diff --git a/magic/alchemy/vitriol/introduction.md b/magic/alchemy/vitriol/introduction.md index 76fc343..9eea242 100644 --- a/magic/alchemy/vitriol/introduction.md +++ b/magic/alchemy/vitriol/introduction.md @@ -1,5 +1,7 @@ # Vitriol + + Vitriol is the alchemical name for any substance containing a sulfate ion. Vitriols may or may not be hydrous. ## Spirit of Vitriol diff --git a/magic/arc-e/introduction.md b/magic/arc-e/introduction.md index ee845ae..dd98836 100644 --- a/magic/arc-e/introduction.md +++ b/magic/arc-e/introduction.md @@ -1,3 +1,5 @@ # Arcane Engineering (Arc-E) + + Arcane Engineering used architecture, geometry, and mechanical systems to accomplish magical effects. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/magic/hierophancy/introduction.md b/magic/hierophancy/introduction.md index 694e983..05cb9cc 100644 --- a/magic/hierophancy/introduction.md +++ b/magic/hierophancy/introduction.md @@ -1,3 +1,5 @@ # Hierophancy + + Hierophancy was a category of magic granted by one being to another, often by serving a god or making a deal with some other powerful entity. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/magic/introduction.md b/magic/introduction.md index ff6f1ac..0c69939 100644 --- a/magic/introduction.md +++ b/magic/introduction.md @@ -1,5 +1,7 @@ # Magic Systems + + There are several ways of performing feats of magic that are relatively consistent across the multiverse. Magic involved manipulation of physical forces, usually involving [arcana](../taxonomy/impetiti/arcana/introduction.md), [cogita](../taxonomy/impetiti/arcana/introduction.md), and/or [hyperia](../taxonomy/impetiti/hyperia/introduction.md). Some of the most common systems of magic were the following. diff --git a/magic/rune-carving/introduction.md b/magic/rune-carving/introduction.md index ce61241..bf3754d 100644 --- a/magic/rune-carving/introduction.md +++ b/magic/rune-carving/introduction.md @@ -1,3 +1,5 @@ # Rune Carving + + Rune carving involved etching symbols into objects to achieve a magical effect. The 2 primary applications were for enhancements, such as carving a fire rune onto a sword, and rune-casting based divination. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/magic/scriptum-magorum/introduction.md b/magic/scriptum-magorum/introduction.md index 8eb5089..08eea02 100644 --- a/magic/scriptum-magorum/introduction.md +++ b/magic/scriptum-magorum/introduction.md @@ -1,5 +1,7 @@ # Scriptum Magorum + + Scriptum Magorum was a language for writing spells as well as a standard magic interface shared across universes. Most mages would only interact with Scriptum Magorum far enough to cast spells, though spells could also be written from scratch in the language. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/magic/witchcraft/introduction.md b/magic/witchcraft/introduction.md index 07bbe6b..d7113e0 100644 --- a/magic/witchcraft/introduction.md +++ b/magic/witchcraft/introduction.md @@ -1,3 +1,5 @@ # Witchcraft + + Witchcraft used natural objects and substances, especially botanical ones, to perform magic. \ No newline at end of file