Plot Function
Within a work of fantasy, magic can function to move the plot forward, providing both power for the hero of the story and power for those who oppose him/her. The use of magic is often transformative of the character, if not the world.
In order to carry out this function, magic often carries a price, equal to its value. (See Limits to magic)
Read more about this topic: Magic In Fiction
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