Students who select this area of study as their core concentration often go on as teachers, foreign service, skilled artisians, or other specialist careers.
This discipline covers topics such as:
- Introductory material covering the fundamentals of the magical field of Zihæt, and the implications for its use.
- The identification and classification of types and sources of magic.
- The fundamental principles behind each type of magic.
- The source, medium of transmission and mechanics of manipulation for different sources of magic.
- The relation between naturally occuring entities, including elementals, and magic.
- The design, testing and transmission of new magical spells.
- The improvement of the efficiency, efficacy, stability and duration of magical spells and effects.
- The ethics and societal impacts of magic, and its role in improving or replacing labor.
Course Catalog
TOM 101: Introduction to Theory of Magics
This required introductory course surveys the topics covered in the discipline and provides the core skills necessary to complete advanced courses. This includes the identification and classification of types and sources of magic. Other topics include basic means of manipulation and the principles behind the modification and enhancements of magical effects. Also explored are the prevelance of magical abilities in a population and the implications of this distribution.
This course has both a lecture and practical component.
TOM 102: The History of Magic
This course investigates the history of magical use and study on Zihæt. It looks at the types of magic currently in use and contrasts with more elementary uses of magic not in wide use, including
Primal magic and
Magic of the Gods. The recent discovery of the magic-like
Miracles of Dieu are briefly discussed.
Students are expected to understand the evolution of magical use, and the implications magical research and development.
This course has both a lecture component and individual project component.
TOM 103: Magical Sources
This course examines the differing magical sources, medium of transmission and the mechanics of manipulation in detail. Students are encouraged to compare and contrast these sources, mediums and mechanics, with a focus on practical application. Students must demonstrate the ability to draw upon at least one magical source under a variety of conditions and demonstrate how differing mechanics impact intensity, range, duration, and control.
This course has both a lecture and a practical component.
TOM 104: Magical Applications and Ethics
This course is an examination of the varying different applications of magic, and how they impact society. The various ethical dilemas caused by the nature of magic and its impacts on others is explored. Students are required to explore a single ethical challenge in detail.
This course has a lecture and group project component.
TOM 201: Magical Foundations
This course is an advanced examination of the foundations of magical effect. Students will further explore the principles behind each type of magic, and the common and unique properties of each. The relationship between naturally occurring entities (such as elementals, dragons, and nymphs) and magical use is also explored and tested.
This course has a lecture and group project component.
TOM 202: Magic Research and Development
This course is describes the process for researching and developing new magical spells or effects. The students will investigate and practice the design and testing processes, as well as the communication and transmission of the new spells.
Students will be required to develop a novel spell or spell effect as part of the course, including teaching this new spell to a fellow student.
This course has a lecture and practical component, with more emphasis on the experiential / practical components.
TOM 203: Magical Optimisation
This course is an advanced look into the measurement of magical effects, and the processes by which the efficiency, efficacy, stability and duration of these effects can be improved.
Students will be required to demonstrate a practical improvement on at least two dimensions of one or more magical effects.
This course has a lecture and individual project component.
TOM 204: Independent Project
This course can be used as an independent or individual exploration of a topic within the core area. Discussion with your advisor is required before selecting this course. This course can be taken more than once for credit, assuming the project area is different.
Qualifications and Course Availability
Competence in writing, language and aptitude with
Bloodline magic and/or
Natural Magic are required for this area of study.
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