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Magic & magic-users in high fantasy – Part 2
Magic-users. Those who have magical powers and/or practice the often deadly art of magic. Here, I explore 10 different types of magic-user found in popular fantasy novels, corresponding to the magic systems discussed in Magic & magic-users in high fantasy - Part 1. >>
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Magic & magic-users in high fantasy – Part 1
Magic. The power of apparently influencing events using mysterious or supernatural forces, and one of the key elements of modern fantasy fiction. Here, I explore 10 different types of magic found in popular fantasy novels. >>
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The myriad sub-genres of fantasy fiction
There's nothing worse than being stuck in a bookshop, unable to find the fantasy novel you so desperately desire, because of the way the genres have been organised. Here is my take on how the myriad sub-genres of fantasy fiction should be sorted. >>