Disciplines of Magic
A primary focus of the plot is upon the five magics of the title. In the system devised for the trilogy, each of Thaumaturgy, Alchemy, Magic, Sorcery, and Wizardry allow the user to perform magical actions within a particular set of rules. These rules are specified after the table of contents, and are also stated within the narrative. In Secret of the Sixth Magic, the concept of Metamagic is introduced, rules for manipulating the seven basic rules.
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