Between the Tribunal Schools, magickal governments, and a couple wars, magick is enriched with so much history and culture.
Although it is hidden from the mortal world, magicians have played a part in nearly every step of the way.
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There is no real proof Merlin has ever existed. However, his legacy lives within the hearts and minds of all witches and wizards across the globe. Whether or not he is fact or fiction, there are some things we know that have stayed consistent amongst magicians.
Merlin was a young boy in the service of King Arthur Pendragon. His magick went largely unnoticed, as Merlin made a point to remain hidden. His friendship with the king ensured a powerful reign for as long as the Pendragon lived. Even after his death, it is said that Merlin protected the land where Arthur once reigned. If the late King knew of Merlin's magick, it is unknown to scholars and historians who have scoured the legends.
It is also told that Merlin and Morgana le Fey were once close friends turned enemies. Morgana's uncontrollable appetite for power brought her to make several attempts on the King's life, his kingdom, and on Merlin himself. There were many retellings of the few great battles between Merlin and Morgana that nearly resulted in their discovery by mortals. Morgana was feared, especially when she recruited a young druid named Mordred, who grew to be the death of Arthur and his kingdom.
Nearly all myths have told of Merlin living forever, incapable of death by natural causes. His magick is greater than any other known sorcerer. Even in his old age- in which he is described to have a great white beard and possibly a pointed hat- people believe he is capable of leveling a nation in one swift movement. Merlin is also one of the most notable Dragon Lords. Little is known about his communications with dragons, but in his time when they flew more freely, it is likely he had befriended several of them. Despite his power, he is thought to be a kind, old man. One of benevolence and second chances. Regardless, legends warn of his stubbornness and the lengths he will go to protect what he loves at all costs.
People across the globe have gone searching for him, usually starting at the grave-site for Nicolas Flamel, in a misguided attempt to make them one-in-the-same. No one has ever found even a single trace of his existence, even after the discovery of King Arthur's remains, which were then moved to an undisclosed location.
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Nicolas Flamel was a French scribe that gained notoriety for his work in alchemy to achieve immortality. Though there is no such thing as the Philosopher's Stone, his work contributed to the alchemic and chemistry field. Alchemy now is more like a form of transfiguration and the manipulation of elements to achieve a goal. This does not mean lead to gold, but more like changing the state of things through chemistry infused with magick.
Nicolaus Copernicus wrote in his journals, in detail, the prophetic dreams in which it was revealed to him that he must right a wrong. With the help of his magick and divination skills, he managed to create technology to prove the Sun was the center of our universe.
Galileo Galilei supported the idea of heliocentrism. His ideas were significant in regards to astronomy, as his magickal equipment allowed his discovery of the phases of Venus and Jupiter's moons. His house arrest from the Catholic Church put a stop to much of his magick.
Harriet Tubman, though not a magician, has once described the help she received while fighting to free the black men and women in bondage as the work of the magickal. People alongside her detailed that things would happen to their enemies they could not describe which allowed them to continue on safely. There is no doubt in historian's minds that there were magicians in their midst helping with their passage.
The late Maya Angelou was a civil rights activist with a knack for never using her magick. This wonderful woman was considered an exceptionally talented student at her previous schools for witchcraft. However, she never fought her battles using magick so that she may make a statement to both governments about her purpose.
The late Ronald Takaki was a magician on the waves and in academics. When young, his magick revolved primarily around oceanic life. As he aged and went to college, his magickal uses dwindled a bit. His connection with pursuing a greater understanding of racial inequality brought about great interest in the magickal world. He is still an honored scholar to this day.
