Magickal Diary
In order to mark your progress, you should write your experiences down. The more detailed (and creative) the better. You will need to keep a Magickal diary in order to advance to the next stages.
Magickal Name
You should choose or create a Magickal name for yourself.
Your Magick name is very important. It should indicate as much as possible your aspirations in Magick.
For example, my Magickal Name is Guru Kashi
Power symbol
Fashion for yourself, or acquire, an object that appears to you as impressive and powerful.
It should also be something which can inspire awe in others.
It should be no bigger than a forearms length, no smaller than a ring.
Daggers, small wooden or metal wands, a ring, a crystal shard, a stone, all could be used.
My magickal item is a pearl ring surrounded by small amethyst.
It has very important meaning
Pearl: The pearl is the oldest known gem, and for many centuries it was considered the most valuable. Unlike all gems, the pearl is organic matter derived from a living creature - oysters and mollusks.
There is much folklore and tradition about the pearl. In fact so much history accompanies this stone that five months claim it as a birthstone - February, April, June (traditional), July and November.
The pearl is an astral stone for the signs Gemini and Cancer, and astrologers link it to the moon. It was said in some early cultures that the pearl was born when a single drop of rain fell from the heavens and became the heart of the oyster. Pearls have been called the 'teardrops of the moon'. Some believe that pearls were formed by the passage of angels through the clouds of heaven.
Over time, the pearl has become the symbol of purity and innocence and it is often sewn into bridal gowns, or worn as jewelry by the bride.
Amethyst: Crystalline quartz in shades of purple, lilac or mauve is called amethyst, a stone traditionally worn to guard against drunkeness and to instill a sober mind. The word amethyst comes from the Greek meaning "without drunkenness" and amethyst is believed to protect one from poison.
Ancient Egyptians used the amethyst guard against guilty and fearful feelings. It has been worn as protection from self-deception, as well as a protection against witchcraft. The amethyst has long been used to open the spiritual and psychic centers, making it one of the power stones. It is also used as a meditation aid when worn as a necklace.
Word of power
You should design a power word
This word will be used to project power, when you posses it.
Short blunt words are very effective.
It should be noted that so called swear words are of this short blunt nature and are powerful because of it.
They are in fact called cursing in many countries.
But it is not recommended that you use such words of course.
For our group power words are called Mantras. Such as the Thunderbolt Mantra PHAT!
(Note on slow advancement.
I am aware that many people will feel that they should be allowed to RP higher skills from the outset.
They will wish to arrive in the sim as master magicians.
We do not allow this as it will always cause bad feeling amongst those who have spent time in the sim practicing their magic in stages.
So EVERYONE will start at square one.
In this way you will know that anyone claiming to be a master magician has at least put in the time to get to this lofty position.)
