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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=== [[Image:Yavimaya_Enchantress.jpg|right|thumb|Yavimaya Enchantress: art by Terese Nielsen]]
===Enchantresses=== [[Image:Yavimaya_Enchantress.jpg|right|thumb|<c>Yavimaya Enchantress</c>: 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.   
Exclusively female (apparently), an '''Enchantress''' is a specialized form of druid who taps into the power of the land to create long lasting spells.   
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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.   


[[Image:Chk_kumano0.jpg|left|thumb|Kumano, Master Yamabushi: art by Adam Rex]]
[[Image:Chk_kumano0.jpg|right|thumb|<c>Kumano, Master Yamabushi</c>: art by Adam Rex]]
===Yamabushi===  
===Yamabushi===  


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===Dementia Casters=== [[Image:DementiaSummoner.jpg|right|thumb|Dementia Summoner: Odyssey Style Guide excerpt]]
===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.   
'''Dementia Casters''' (also called '''Dementia Summoners''') are members of the [[Cabal]]. These mages have have the unique ability to summon [[nightmares]] from their personal "dementia space", a place populated with the caster's greatest fears and all beings he or she has killed.   


====Notable Dementia Casters====
====Notable Dementia Casters====
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===Enchanters===
===Enchanters===


Also called '''Auramancers''', '''Enchanters''' are wizards who create long lasting spells.   
Also called '''<c>Auramancer</c>s''', '''Enchanters''' are wizards who create long lasting spells.   


====Notable Enchanters====
====Notable Enchanters====

Revision as of 02:43, 7 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===

File:Yavimaya Enchantress.jpg
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

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.

Kumano, Master Yamabushi: art by Adam Rex

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 Summoner: Odyssey Style Guide excerpt

Dementia Casters (also called Dementia Summoners) are members of the Cabal. These mages have have the unique ability to summon nightmares from their 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.