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Masters of the land, '''Druids''' are in direct contact with the power of the land around them. | Masters of the land, '''Druids''' are in direct contact with the power of the land around them. | ||
===Enchantresses=== | ===Enchantresses=== [[Image:Yavimaya_Enchantress.jpg|right|thumb|Yavimaya Enchantress: art by Terese Nielsen]] | ||
''' | Exclusively female (apparently), an '''Enchantress''' is a specialized form of druid who taps into the power of the land to create long lasting spells. | ||
==[[Planeswalkers]]== | ==[[Planeswalkers]]== | ||
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A '''Shaman''' is a spellcaster whose magic is centered in emotion, ritual, and lore. | A '''Shaman''' is a spellcaster whose magic is centered in emotion, ritual, and lore. | ||
===Yamabushi=== | [[Image:Chk_kumano0.jpg|left|thumb|Kumano, Master Yamabushi: art by Adam Rex]] | ||
===Yamabushi=== | |||
Warrior shamans of [[Kamigawa]]. Notable | Warrior shamans of [[Kamigawa]], their magic had the ability to defeat the [[kami]]. | ||
====Notable Yamabushi==== | |||
*[[Ryusaki Kumano]] | |||
==Spellshapers== | ==Spellshapers== | ||
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'''Chronarchs''' are mages who specialize in the manipulation of time. These specialized mages are employed by the [[Izzet League]]. | '''Chronarchs''' are mages who specialize in the manipulation of time. These specialized mages are employed by the [[Izzet League]]. | ||
===Dementia Casters=== | ===Dementia Casters=== [[Image:DementiaSummoner.jpg|right|thumb|Dementia Summoner: Odyssey Style Guide excerpt]] | ||
'''Dementia Casters''' (also called '''Dementia Summoners''') are members of the [[Cabal]]. They have have the unique ability to summon [[nightmares]] from his or her personal "dementia space", a place populated with the caster's greatest fears and all beings he or she has killed. | |||
====Notable Dementia Casters==== | |||
*[[Chainer]] | |||
*[[Braids]] | |||
===Elementalists=== | ===Elementalists=== | ||
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===Enchanters=== | ===Enchanters=== | ||
Also called '''Auramancers''', '''Enchanters''' are wizards who create long lasting spells. | |||
====Notable Enchanters==== | |||
*[[Zur, the Enchanter]] | |||
===Lawmages=== | ===Lawmages=== | ||
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===Necromancers=== | ===Necromancers=== | ||
Mages specializing in death magic, including the creation of undead. On Ravnica [[House Dimir]], the secret [[guild]], and the [[Golgari Swarm]] are known for utilizing necromancers. Notable | Mages specializing in death magic, including the creation of undead. On Ravnica [[House Dimir]], the secret [[guild]], and the [[Golgari Swarm]] are known for utilizing necromancers. | ||
====Notable Necromancers==== | |||
*[[Jarad]] | |||
*[[Lim-Dûl]] | |||
*[[Svogthir]] | |||
===Taskmages=== | ===Taskmages=== | ||
Revision as of 22:00, 6 June 2006
Spellcasters come in a wide variety of disciplines. Herein is a (not complete) list thereof.
Clerics
Clerics power their spells with their faith.
Druids
Masters of the land, Druids are in direct contact with the power of the land around them.
===Enchantresses===
Exclusively female (apparently), an Enchantress is a specialized form of druid who taps into the power of the land to create long lasting spells.
Planeswalkers
Incredibly powerful, nearly immortal beings, and the most powerful of spellcasters.
Shamans
A Shaman is a spellcaster whose magic is centered in emotion, ritual, and lore.
Yamabushi
Warrior shamans of Kamigawa, their magic had the ability to defeat the kami.
Notable Yamabushi
Spellshapers
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Wizards
Wizards, or Mages, are spellcasters whose magic requires long study of books and tomes to master.
Biomancers
Genetic biologists affiliated with the Simic Combine, Biomancers are responsible for the mutants of Ravnica in their attempts to improve the life forms of that plane.
Chronarchs
Chronarchs are mages who specialize in the manipulation of time. These specialized mages are employed by the Izzet League.
===Dementia Casters===
Dementia Casters (also called Dementia Summoners) are members of the Cabal. They have have the unique ability to summon nightmares from his or her personal "dementia space", a place populated with the caster's greatest fears and all beings he or she has killed.
Notable Dementia Casters
Elementalists
Wizards focusing on the art of controling elementals.
Embermages
Embermages are red-alligned wizards specializing in fire magic.
Enchanters
Also called Auramancers, Enchanters are wizards who create long lasting spells.
Notable Enchanters
Lawmages
A specialized mage under the employ of the Azorius Senate.
Necromancers
Mages specializing in death magic, including the creation of undead. On Ravnica House Dimir, the secret guild, and the Golgari Swarm are known for utilizing necromancers.
Notable Necromancers
Taskmages
Mercenary spellcasters with an arsenel of destructive spells.
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