Ria Lu

Wise Man's Guide to Commonplace Magic Ria Lu

When we talk about magic, people often think of sparkling lights and tinkling sounds. We think that magic manifests instantly, and solves all of our problems. But true magic isn't like that at all. True magic, and there is true magic in the world, is patient. It takes its time. It is not loud or flashy. True magic has no sparkling lights or magical sounds. It does what it needs to do without any fanfare. In its correct form, it nurtures and builds and heals and delights. But it is more commonplace, and at the same time, more powerful, than we perceive magic ought to be. This book is about that kind of magic. And it will be taught to you so that you can fight the battle you were given in this secret war for the souls of man. The Wise Man's Guide to Commonplace Magic is a fictional guidebook written by a magus to his apprentice, teaching him how perceive life and how to behave in a way that is positive and life-giving. The magus does so in the form of spells in a type of magic he calls Commonplace Magic. This book is recommended for young people who would like a little guide in navigating life. Learn to do the Magus' Greeting. Learn about the power of smiles and what the regard spell is. And learn about heart wyrms, the little dragons that try to protect broken hearts.