1.10 Magic Systems: Incantations

<p>Abra kadabra alakazam!</p> <p>As powerful as words are in the “real world,” they get even more powerful when they are imbued with magic. Incantations are words said aloud in order to produce a magical effect. Usually they involve mystical, made-up languages, and they are often accompanied by gestures or physical components in order to get a spell to work. This topic is a fun one to talk about, because it’s focusing on the mechanics of magic rather than the results produced.</p> <p>Join the hosts—Kyle Rudge, Allison Alexander, and Emma Skrumeda—as they delve into superpowers and give you questions to ask yourself when writing stories with incantation magic.</p> <p><strong>Notes</strong></p> <ul> <li>Allison's example: Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling&nbsp;</li> <li>Kyle's example: <em>Supernatural</em> (TV show)</li> <li>Emma's example: <em>Eragon</em> by Christopher Paolini</li> <li>Add <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56511121-thy-geekdom-come"><em>Thy Geekdom Come (Vol. 2)</em></a> to Goodreads</li> <li>Check out <a href="https://www.bookdepository.com/Elements-Style-Jr-William-Strunk/9780205309023"><em>The Elements of Style</em></a><em> </em>by Strunk and White</li> <li>Support the podcast: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/mythosandink" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/mythosandink</a></li> </ul> <p>Produced by Mythos &amp; Ink.</p> <p>Announcement Music: Coffee Beats by <a href="https://aarparproj.bandcamp.com/album/coffee-beats-ep" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Aaron Parsons</a> (Used with permission)</p>