Magic

Magic is an extremely powerful and primordial force of Nature that is inherent within the Earth and the forces of the Universe. While the origin of magic remains unknown, it is commonly believed that magic is a timeless force that has existed long before the universe was created and will continue to exist long after the universe is destroyed.

Description
Magic is a practice of supernatural powers that encompasses many different types of activities including astrology, divination, spell casting, and spirit communication. It includes the practices of many cultures, nations and religions as well as many books and writings from ancient times. Depending upon the individual, some witches practice their power by certain belief systems, such as Druidism, Shamanism, Witchcraft, or any number of other magical practices from countries and cultures all around the world. While the majority of sorcerers are known to have obtained their power through contact with or reverence of a Higher Power, others have been known to obtain their power through hereditary lines. According to a very powerful witch known as Silas, magic itself is simply a method of controlling the natural world (including events, objects, people and physical phenomena) through supernatural means. Furthermore, while the Church commonly disapproved of all magical practices, the only tradition that was considered illegal was the practice of Witchcraft. Silas states that there are many traditions of magic that anyone can practice, given the know-how. However, only the practice of "Malice" was prohibited by law. Beliefs and practices vary widely among different covens and cultures; however, there are a series of core principles common to most, if not all, forms of magical traditions (i.e. animism, pantheism and polytheism). Polytheism is the belief in and veneration of multiple deities and is one of the most important principles of Paganism. Animism and Pantheism are also found in most traditions of magic, especially Shamanism, as most shamans would agree with the holistic concept that the universe and all things within it are interconnected. Nevertheless, it has been proven that one does not need to be actual magician in order to practice magic, as everyone has the potential to practice magic should they understand the formula. However, due to the fact that magicians are known to have more knowledge and understanding of the supernatural forces that permeates the universe, witches are able to perform much more powerful works of sorcery than the average person.