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  2. Magic systems in games - Wikipedia

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    Spell-slot systems often employ a rationale that the spell is forgotten when cast, [5]: 240 or that the caster has a finite supply of the ingredients required to cast the spell. In the first case, the spellcaster must re-memorize the spell from a source, typically a grimoire. In the second case, the caster must find new ingredients and prepare ...

  3. Apotropaic magic - Wikipedia

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    Similarly, the Chinese Bagua mirror is usually installed to ward off negative energy and protect the entryways of residences. [citation needed] An example of the use of shiny apotropaic objects in Judaism can be found in the so-called "Halsgezeige" or textile neckbands used in the birthing customs of the Franco-German border region.

  4. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Wikipedia

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    The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is a 2011 action role-playing game developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks.It is the fifth main installment in The Elder Scrolls series, following The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (2006), and was released worldwide for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 on November 11, 2011.

  5. Virtual reality game - Wikipedia

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    A virtual reality game or VR game is a video game played on virtual reality (VR) hardware. Most VR games are based on player immersion, typically through a head-mounted display unit or headset with stereoscopic displays and one or more controllers.

  6. Curse - Wikipedia

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    When used as a plot device, they involve one character placing a curse or hex over another character. This is distinguished from adverse spells and premonitions and other such plot devices. Examples of the curse as a plot device: Rigoletto – Count Monterone places a curse on Rigoletto. Rigoletto blames the climactic death of his daughter on ...

  7. Icelandic magical staves - Wikipedia

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    Helm of Awe (or Helm of Terror); to induce fear, protect the warrior, and prevail in battle. [2] Angurgapi: Carved on the ends of barrels to prevent leaking. [citation needed] Brýnslustafir: For use on whetstones. [3] Draumstafir: To dream of unfulfilled desires. [3] Dreprún: To kill an enemy's cattle. [4] Feingur: A fertility symbol. [3 ...

  8. Black magic - Wikipedia

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    Black magic or dark magic traditionally refers to the use of magic or supernatural powers for evil and selfish purposes. [1]The links and interaction between black magic and religion are many and varied.

  9. Book of Spells - Wikipedia

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    Book of Spells (or Wonderbook: Book of Spells) is a 2012 augmented reality game developed by London Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 3. It serves as a companion to the Harry Potter series and is based on Book of Spells , a fictional book by Miranda Goshawk released about 200 years from the event date.