HoC Magic

In the HoC (House of Cards) series, magic has flare! 

The illustrations below is what magic generally

looks like coming out of your hands or M.U.F. as a magick citizen (up to rank 9).

You will have the misty hue of your suit and star sparkles (to symbolize you are a magick).

If you are a Heart:

Double Heart

Heart/Diamond

Heart/Club

Heart/Spade

If you are a Diamond:

    Double Diamond

 Diamond/Heart

Diamond/Club

  Diamond/Spade

If you are a Club:

Double Club

Club/Heart

Club/Diamond

Club/Spade

If you are a Spade:

Double Spade

Spade/Heart

Spade/Diamond

Spade/Club

However, if you bump up in rank (passed a 9) sometimes your magic will gather more flare.

Realm Keepers (Rank 10)

Will have blue & purplish hue to their mist. Along with white glowing regular stars, they will have white crescent moons.

Jokers (Rank JK)

Remain the same as their peers to blend in. They are spies after all!

Wild Cards (Rank WC)

 

Can use ANY of the main suits magic! (Hence 'wild card')

Jacks & Jacquelins (Rank J)

Actually stay the same as Rank 9 and lower. Why? Protection purposes. The sun symbol won't come out until they are crowned as the reining king/queen.

Kings & Queens (Rank K & Q)

Will have their normal suit color and symbols BUT they will have stars, crescent moons, and suns to their mix of symbols. The example here is of the royal Heart magic.

If someone's magic is different than this, it could mean many things. Perhaps they studied abroad, not every country has the same type of magic. There's also the possibility someone's been cursed/hexed.

But there you have it, the American card magic for all of you who were curious.

-T. Erickson

Magic Born Vs. Magic User

Everyone wants to know the difference.

Well, get out your spark finders, ladies and gents! When you're born, one of two things happen:


1. Your spark (the magical star inside your middle) rises.

OR

2. Your spark stays put.


If it rises, you are:

Magic Born

1. Your spark rises to your heart upon birth. Pumping your magic throughout your entire body.

2. You'll be naturally drawn to things, animals, or people that your suit/suits are known for.

3. You'll catch onto your suit/suits powers quicker.


If it stays put, you are:

Magic User

1. Your spark stays in your midsection.

2. You'll be naturally drawn to things, animals, or people that your suit/suits are known for.

3. You can't use your magic, unless you have a M.U. F. (Magic Users Focus) on your person.


Note: Magic Users aren't looked on fondly in the magick world. They're generally seen as "crippled" in their communities. Though not all Magic Born see them in this light, others do and that spurs on prejudice.
And if you're a Magic User AND a cross-suit...you've really got "a tough row-to-hoe" with the traditionalists.


Question and Answers about M.U.F.s 


Q: What is a M.U.F.?

A: It is a object (human or magick made) that allows your magic to flow out of you.


Q: How will I know when I've found my M.U.F?

A: Your entire body will tingle with the object you touch.

Extra A: When a Magic User is born, those in the family and/or circle of friends will all bring an object in hopes the baby will respond to it. They float the objects near the child's hands for them to touch (like a baby mobile). If the baby responds by grabbing the object and then their suit's magic comes out of their hands, they've found their M.U.F.
If a M.U.F. isn't found, then it's up to the parents and child to find the object. Sometimes, it can take thirty years or more. Since several magick key schools have opened in the last 100 years with a variety of students from all suits, if the child attends, they stand more of a chance of finding their M.U.F. quicker.


Q: What can a M.U.F. be?

A: For example: A shoelace, toy car, pencil, shovel, eyelash liner container, hat, paper clip, sword, etc.


Q: Can people steal my M.U.F.?

A: YES! Hang onto it! Otherwise, you're basically human.


Q: Can my M.U.F. break/wear out?

A: Yes, just like any regular item made of the same material.


Q: Could I ever find a new M.U.F. if mine gets lost/stolen/broken?

A: Some have, some haven't. Hopefully, you can.


Q: Do twins share the same M.U.F.?

A: No. Each has their own. The objects can be identical or entirely different.


Q: Can a Magic User ever gain Magic Born status?

A: Yes. How though, is always the question. Some say it's when you reach a certain age. Others say you have to finish a major feat in the magical world. A few say it's due to courage and service to your fellow beings. As you can see, it's a mix of opinion.



*Sorry about falling out of the writing loop friends, life is life. Plus, I've been helping mom continue her sequels to the Chest of Souls series. I'm still aiming to finish the excerpts from HoC, Book 6. Their basic idea structure is there but I've got a lot of overhaul to do on them still.

-T. Erickson