Designing A Magical System

So… you want to design a magical system? That’s great. Most fantasy stories feature magic of some kind or another, and getting the magical system right is a great way to help your story flourish. However, designing a magical system from scratch isn’t always easy. There are a lot of things to consider, and a lot of things that can go wrong. In this post, I’d like to talk about some of the things I consider when designing a magical system. Of course, everyone has their own way of doing things....