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Message: <blockquote data-quote="mythusmage" data-source="post: 1949469" data-attributes="member: 571">The Law of SympathyThis is the magic of things that resemble the target of the magic (similarity), have some sort of connection to the target (contagion), or bring to mind the desired result (evocation).The first is known as homeopathic magic. In it one uses items that are like the subject in some manner. That are similar in some way. The poppet is one example, being a doll given some resemblance of the person to be dweomered. Another example would be a miniature sword used in a spell to impart some magical quality to a full-sized weapon.The second is known as contagious magic. Here the caster uses an item or items that have some sort of connection with the intended target. Either through once being in contact with the subject, or through once being a part of the subject. Nail clippings, hair, even an old comb can do the trick.The last is called evocation magic. Here the item evokes, brings to mind a desired result. A feather for flight, or a medal of valor for courage.The three are not mutually exclusive. One can use all three in the same casting. A poppet for instance could be made to look like the intended target to satisfy for similarity and evocation, and have some of the target's hair to satisfy contagion. As a matter of fact similarity and evocation are usually conflated in most worlds.BTW, what is known as evocation magic in standard D&D® is considered a part of conjuration on Dragon Earth.Next time around, the Law of Antipathy</blockquote>

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