Blessing vs Curse Magic Magic is an enigmatic practice that has been a part of human history for centuries. It can be used for both good and evil purposes, resulting in blessings or curses. Blessing magic is the positive aspect of this ancient art, while curse magic is its darker side. Blessing magic is characterized by its intention to bring good fortune, protection, and positive outcomes. It involves invoking benevolent forces and channeling positive energies to create beneficial effects. Various rituals, spells, and enchantments are performed with the aim of bestowing blessings upon individuals, objects, or situations.
We will fully and finally experience God’s blessing. And there will be no more curse (Rev. 22:3).
And instead of fighting against his enemies in order to live another day, Jesus expresses love toward his enemies and allows the curse to fall upon him. And instead of fighting against his enemies in order to live another day, Jesus expresses love toward his enemies and allows the curse to fall upon him.
Various rituals, spells, and enchantments are performed with the aim of bestowing blessings upon individuals, objects, or situations. The main idea here is that blessing magic seeks to uplift and enhance the lives of those involved. It is often used to heal, inspire, and bring prosperity.
A magic system based around Blessings & Curses with a bit of eldritch horror.
Hi! I decided to start working on this magic system to go alongside a short story anthology collection I’m working on that’s similar to some of the earlier Witcher books. The general concept of the world is that a massive floating object hangs over the world called The North Star (think of the Traveler from Destiny) and that the world has entered a warring states like period as the major world powers fight over it. There’s some eldritch horror in the world, but those are more in the deeper lore surrounding the story.
Magic System:
Blessings: The first and primary kind of magic to exist, everyone has energy that can be harnessed in some way, but through training in diligence is potential to do anything grand or combative reached. Typically, involves casting an effect. Such as a bolt of lightning or an enchantment to soothe wounds. This tends to consume inner-light sapping the user of stamina until they run out, but if you use too much will need to be under the North Star’s Light to fill back up. The eyes of the Blessed take on a golden yellow color becoming brighter as the Blessed gets stronger.
Like Curses, Blessings are primary taught and studied similarly to another other craft, although its study is most similar to medicine than anything else with complex and almost mechanical understandings of the underlying process, creating a gap between those more educated in the field and those with more of a layman’s understanding.
Curses: The second kind of power to exist. Its light corrupted by human intent and focus. A rule of thumb is that Blessings are external, while Curses are internal. A Blessing would shoot lighting while a Curse would let someone move as fast as lighting. That’s not to say both are limited to exclusively inner and outer skills. A Blessing could enchant the muscles to provide strength, and a Curse could fire a blast of energy, but they are rather crude when compared to the other. The eyes of the Cursed tend to take on a purple color that glows as the Cursed gets stronger.
Curses tend to have the combative edge over Blessings, in exchange for a general lack of support abilities. While A Blessing could use Detection to detect what's around them, a Cursed would need to enhance their senses such as hearing to do something similar. It's worth mentioning that you can not use Curses and Blessings at the same time, ad due to any delay that would happen from switching from one to the other mid-combat most tend to be mono-focused into one of the two fields. There are those that use magic for non-combat reasons that do have skills in both sides of the coin.
The Empty: The third type of power to exist is The Empty. This is not the normal state as it usually resolved around the Blessed or Cursed running out of Light and then spending a prolonged amount of time out of the North Star’s light, forever ridding themselves of the boon. This results in those with no ability o ever use Curses or Blessings ever again, but physicality far beyond normal and a resistance to Blessing and Curses. A common profession for them is as a hunter for Magic Users, although they are pretty rare due to the condition of having to stay away from the North Star’s light for an extended period of time. The fact that is based upon rejecting the North Star’s boons leads to them having a pretty bad heretical/blasphemous reputation.
Shades: The fourth type of magic is the most unusual and most rare. (only included in this because a major character is one) Hailing from the forbidden lands where The North Star’s light doesn’t reach. The gist of it is that instead of having their body control their shadow, it is the shadow that controls the body. Because the physical body is little more than a puppet, they possess far greater strength than a normal person, but it's nothing more than being able to use Hysterical Strength. Their physical abilities are below enhances strength from Blessings/Curses and certainly the Empty. This also gives them effective immortality since no physical wound can actually kill them since the body is practically a corpse already. More over, the shadow does possess some degree of ability to interact with the physical world through messing with the shadows of other objects in a limited poltergeist like fashion.
Their degree of control over their Body is limited to how strong the shadow is. At high-noon when the sun it at its zenith or under any bright light, the shadow controls the body with much greater finesse than in places with softer lights. The greatest weakness of a Shade is that a shadow is where light is blocked meaning in a completely dark room the shadow’s connection is severed, leading to the body to drop like a puppet without strings, immediately springing back to life when light is reintroduced. The only way to harm them is by attacking the shadow, however due to the unorthodox nature of aiming for another’s shadow it is easier said than done.
Because this comes from mutating the soul from unnatural forces outside the North Star's influence, Shades tend to be very weird, usually manifesting in unusual mannerisms such as bizarre methods of speech. Some filter their words through elaborate musical metaphors, others use abbreviations that are unheard of, and some only soliloquize. Shades, by their very nature, are no longer human and could be considered a class of monster with their own unique style of magic like Vampire’s or Lycanthropes.
Then, as Jesus begins his ministry, we start seeing a reversal of the curse. Where there are broken bodies, Jesus heals and restores life. Where there is greed, Jesus encourages his followers to be generous, inviting them to deny the curse and live in the blessing. Where there is hatred for enemies, Jesus teaches us to love, to pray—to bless instead of curse. Pockets of blessing begin to push back on the darkness, breaking through the curse.
By aligning with positive energies and setting positive intentions, practitioners of blessing magic hope to create a more harmonious and favorable environment for themselves and others. On the other hand, curse magic is the use of magic to harm, vex, or cause misfortune to others. It involves invoking malevolent forces and directing negative energies towards a target. Curses can take various forms, ranging from simple hexes or spells to more complex rituals and enchantments. The main motive here is to inflict pain, suffering, and difficulty on the victim. The main idea highlighted here is that curse magic seeks to manipulate and control the lives of others in a harmful way. It is often driven by anger, revenge, or jealousy, and aims to bring ruin or chaos to the targeted individual or situation. Curses can have long-lasting effects and may be difficult to break or reverse. It is important to note that the distinction between blessing and curse magic is not always clear-cut. Some practices or spells may have elements of both, and intention plays a key role in determining the outcome. What may be considered a blessing by one person could be seen as a curse by another, depending on their perspective and circumstances. In conclusion, blessing and curse magic represent the positive and negative aspects of the mystical arts. While blessing magic seeks to bring benevolence and positivity, curse magic aims to cause harm and misfortune. The main idea is that the intention behind the magic determines whether it is considered a blessing or a curse. Both have played a role in human history and continue to intrigue and fascinate those who delve into the mystical realm of magic..
Reviews for "Healing with Blessings: Tapping into the Universal Energy"
1. John - ★★☆☆☆
I found "Blessing vs curse magic" to be quite underwhelming. The book promised an intriguing exploration of the concept of magic and its consequences, but it fell flat for me. The plot was predictable and lacked originality. The characters were poorly developed and lacked depth, making it difficult to connect with them. Overall, I found the book to be a disappointment and wouldn't recommend it to others.
2. Sarah - ★☆☆☆☆
I really struggled to get through "Blessing vs curse magic". The writing style was choppy and disjointed, making it hard to follow the storyline. The author relied too much on clichés and stereotypes, resulting in one-dimensional characters and a lackluster plot. I was hoping for more nuanced exploration of the blessings and curses in magic, but instead, it felt forced and unconvincing. I'm sorry to say that this book was a major letdown for me.
3. Emily - ★★☆☆☆
"Blessing vs curse magic" had an interesting premise, but unfortunately, it failed to deliver. The pacing was inconsistent, with the story dragging in some parts and rushing through others. The world-building was lacking, leaving me with many unanswered questions about how magic worked in this universe. The characters lacked development and their motivations were unclear. Overall, I was left feeling unsatisfied and wouldn't recommend this book to fans of the fantasy genre.
4. Michael - ★☆☆☆☆
I cannot express how disappointed I was with "Blessing vs curse magic". The writing was amateurish and riddled with grammatical errors. The dialogue felt stilted and unnatural, making it difficult to engage with the characters. The plot lacked depth and complexity, and I found myself disinterested in the outcome. There are far better fantasy books out there, and I would strongly advise against wasting your time with this one.