Familiars

Random idea:

In a land of magicians who can choose to take familiars, some might not for various reasons. There are a couple of people (secretly) capable of taking humans as familiars, which is obviously super taboo. Familiars gain bits of humanity from their humans, humans gain animalistic abilities from their animals, but since humans are so much more complex, it could be that a person wouldn't be entirely aware of this connection. They'd be able to use it if they were aware of it, of course, but that's the problem.

Could be super spooky.

Also, add to my list if you'd like
Types of magic:
Shadow
Nature
Blood/sacrifice
Sex
Tattoo
Elemental

I'd like to build a world in which various sorts of magics exist. It'll be more complex for me, but I love magic systems so much. It'd be fun. Still need a plot, of course... BAH!

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  1. Kayli RhodesMarch 19, 2021 at 9:40 AM

    LOL Eh, plot is overrated, right? :D I love the familiar idea; that's very cool and maybe your villain could have a human familiar (think Renfield). Also, I love the idea of using shadows for magic - turning them into things like clothing or weapons or using them to hide things or to make literal "shadow plays."

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  2. Shower Flip-flopsMarch 22, 2021 at 8:30 PM

    TATTOO MAGIC

    GET IN THE JEEP GIRLS, IT'S MEEGAN'S BIRTHDAY AND WE'RE DRIVING TO AUSTIN TO BECOME SORCERERS

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