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Shadow is vast and many are the styles or magic. The majority of these systems are ''Low Order'' ones.
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High Order magics are those based on the Pattern, Logrus, Squiggles inscriptions, Marks, and a number of other High Order inscriptions such as the [[Mall at Reiss]]
 
 
 
But Low Order systems can be incredibly powerful but may not function  in the shadows far from their worlds of origin.
 
 
 
Characters buy a level of familiarity by allocating points to ''Shadow Magic'' and specifying type and realm of origin.
 
 
 
 
 
==Types of Shadow Magic==
 
===[[Warlock Magery]]===
 
Magery is an extremely common Low Order shadow magic system found in a large percentage of shadows where magic is found.  It is based on the game Warlock, a D&D variant developed at Cal Tech in the '70s. 
 
 
 
Magical Spell Progression
 
 
 
1 Pip-10th Level
 
6,4,3,2,2,1
 
2 Pip-20th Level
 
11,7,6,5,3,3,2,1
 
3 Pips-30th Level
 
16,10,8,7,5,5,3,2,1
 
4 Pips-40th Level
 
21,15,13,11,7,7,5,3,2,2
 
5 Pips-50th Level
 
26,21,17,13,11,11,8,6,4,2,1
 
 
 
 
 
====Illusionists====
 
A style of magic use in most Magery worlds that focuses on visual effects.
 
 
 
===Wizardry===
 
Wizardry is an extremely common Low Order shadow magic system. It is based on AD&D.
 
1 Pip-5th Level
 
2 Pip-10th Level
 
3 Pips-15th Level
 
4 Pips-30th Level
 
5 Pips-50th Level
 
 
 
pandaria.rpgworlds.info/cant/rules/adnd_spells.htm
 
 
 
===Listry===
 
3 distinct versions of listry are common Low Order System.  Listry is based on Role Master's Spell law.
 
*Channeling, Mentalist, Essence.
 
 
 
===Clericism===
 
Many systems of Clericism exist across Shadow.  Most function as a channel of the powers of a figurehead or power source.
 
 
 
None of the realms based on Order Magic practice clericism. 
 
 
 
Many forms of Clericsm in Shadow are actually Magical Systems cloaked in religous ceremony.
 
 
 
===Ritualism===
 
These systems vary wildly.  There are some general similarities.  Repetitious or rote memorization of spells.  Alters or a location or presentation of magical display.
 

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