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      Copyright © 2016 Rothiir Lucius Magus

      The right of Rothiir Lucius Magus to be identified as the author of this work has been asserted by him in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.

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      A catalogue reference for this book is available from the British Library.

      ISBN 978-0-9569555-5-5

      All artwork by RJ Sawdon-Taylor (BrearART)

      Cover by Rachel Boon

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      Introduction

      ‘Magic – Book of Basics’ should be given to a Novice learning the basic level set of magic by their mentor, as is dictated by the Wizarding Rules and Moral Law. However, I am sure some people will buy and use it to test and teach themselves, and this is also acceptable and shows initiative.

      It is not for the education of Magicians in the use of Wiccan “Magick” as I do not believe there is such a thing as Wiccan Magick. What is done in Wicca is not magic, but drama mixed with New Age ideas that people seem to believe are magical. Rather, the following should be used to teach those who have been found to possess the powers of magic in their blood and so have been tested, passed, and are on their way to becoming Magicians by learning about lore and the use of spells.

      This book is aimed at those Novices so they can learn the basics of the arts and are able to capably protect themselves and others. It holds basic lore that I believe all Magicians should learn, and will teach you basic spell sets from each of the Schools of Power. It will inform you about who you are as a Magician, teach you exercises to access and control your powers so you find them much easier to use, and it will show you how to test someone else to see if they are a Magician.

      Everything you need to know to pass your Novice level of testing and then be able to move on to gain a master to teach you, or alternatively take your learning into your own hands, is in this book. Once this is done this book may seem no longer be useful, but you should know that it is always wise to keep studying your basics so this knowledge is fresh in your mind. After all, if the foundation of all of your future knowledge is a weak one then it makes for a poor structure. The stronger your foundations are, the far greater and stronger your structure shall be. The more you are able to learn, the stronger your power will become. You will also have a deeper connection and sensitivity to your power so if it were to be tampered with, you would be better equipped to do something about it.

      You will not be learning how to speak in rhyme or dance under moonlight. You will not be learning what colour candles represent what aspect of being. As I have already stated, this is not magic but drama and false claims to magic. What you will learn is a real form of magic that few are capable of using and even fewer have come to master.

      All of the spells in this book are written for the use of a Warlock, Wizard or Druid. If you have been tested and are another type of Magician then these spells will not work for you as they are not compatible with your type of magic.

      Use this book well.

      Bualnathiuh,

      Rothiir Magus

      Wizarding Rules & Moral Law

      There is a level of morality that most magicians choose to live by and use their magic through, though this is not a rigid structure such as religious morality, as it is subject to the views and opinions of those who interpret it. Not all who practice and use magic follow the Moral Law, and as there is no social standing or law enforcement there is nothing to make a person follow them but his or her own reasoning and moral compass.

      Law of Mentors

      The first and most accepted moral law is the Law of Mentors. This law states that should a Magician test someone for magic then they are therefore responsible for them should they be seen to possess the ability. For this reason testing others is not something that is performed by a Novice as they do not have sufficient knowledge or power to handle the tutoring of another Novice. An Apprentice level Magician has the right to test others as they are thus proven to have the knowledge and power to teach the basic skill set, but this is frowned upon as they are still considered too weak and unrefined to handle the task of tutoring. Usually those of the level of Skilled or above perform testing as they are competent enough to take on the responsibility and have the knowledge needed for the task. However, this rule does have its boundaries and limitations: once the Novice has passed the Novice grade of testing and shows competent enough in power and knowledge for the tutor to deem them capable of protecting themselves, then the Law of Mentors comes to an end and the tutor no longer has moral responsibility over that Novice. And so, when this time comes the Mentor can simply walk away and leave the Novice to their own education and training, which unfortunately often happens. Preferably, the Mentor will stay with the Novice and continue overseeing their practice, giving tips and lessons and teaching new spells and lore, though there is no obligation and instead they may suggest ways to learn without direct influence. Should a Novice want their Mentor to continue with training and the Mentor be in agreement, then the Novice is sworn to the Magician that has taken on their training. From this point on they are hence referred to as an Apprentice.

      Standards & Etiquette

      When a Novice is sworn to a Magician and has become their Apprentice they are able to learn new spells and lore to enhance their power and knowledge and further their training. As this is under the guardianship and observation of a Magician, this is far safer than hunting for new spells and lore on one’s own. Any predicaments they come across can be examined and overcome with their Mentor’s help, whilst any dangers they face will also be reduced by the aid of their Mentor. This is obviously not the case when a Novice takes training solely into their own hands. With this new position of Apprentice comes a set of manners and courtesies that the Apprentice should hold themselves to as a sign of respect to their Mentor and as a sign of gratitude for his or her accepting of them. This is not a set of rigid rules and unfortunately I have seen numerous Apprentices fail to follow these standards. What follows are guidelines of courtesies and good manners:

      1 – Should a Mentor ask their Apprentice to perform a task for him or her then they should do so. This does not mean the Apprentice should immediately drop everything they are doing as most of us have busy lives. Instead the Apprentice should make time in the near future to perform the task given to them. However if this has nothing to do with their training in any way then the Apprentice has every right to deny the task. But if it does have something to do with their training, even if it is not direct, then the Apprentice should perform the task that is given. The Apprentice should also come to expect a similar level of courtesy from their Mentor, who should not be asking them to perform tasks that have nothing to do with their education. Should a task be given the Mentor should not expect the Apprentice to immediately obey as this is an abuse of standing and shows a lack of patience and respect for their student.

      2 – When talking to their Mentor it is a courtesy to refer to them as Master, even if they are not of master grading. However most people feel uncomfortable with this rule and so elect to refer to their Mentor as Senior, a name that is less striking and more humble. This is mostly a courtesy

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