The Lore of Magic in Warhammer refers to the eight primary Winds of Magic that flow from the Realm of Chaos into the mortal world. Each wind embodies a specific aspect of magic, and wizards can learn to harness these winds to cast spells.
The Eight Lores of Magic
- Aqshy (The Lore of Fire): Associated with fire, passion, destruction, and zeal. Spells often involve flames, explosions, and enhancing martial prowess.
- Azyr (The Lore of Heavens): Deals with the skies, weather, divination, and celestial phenomena. Spells can summon lightning, control the winds, and predict the future.
- Chamon (The Lore of Metal): Concerned with metal, transmutation, alchemy, and artifice. Spells can transmute substances, create weapons, and enhance defenses.
- Ghyran (The Lore of Life): Embodies life, growth, healing, and nature. Spells focus on healing wounds, summoning plants, and manipulating the earth.
- Ghur (The Lore of Beasts): Represents the wild, animalistic instincts, and the untamed aspects of nature. Spells can summon beasts, enhance physical abilities, and shapeshift.
- Hysh (The Lore of Light): Deals with light, purity, reason, and banishment. Spells often involve dispelling darkness, creating illusions, and bolstering allies.
- Shyish (The Lore of Death): Concerned with death, spirits, necromancy, and the passage of souls. Spells can raise the dead, drain life force, and manipulate spirits.
- Ulgu (The Lore of Shadows): Embodies shadows, deception, illusion, and secrets. Spells can create illusions, conceal movements, and manipulate perceptions.
Wizards typically specialize in one or two lores, drawing upon the corresponding Wind of Magic to fuel their spells. The more powerful the wizard, the greater their ability to channel and control these magical energies. However, overuse or misuse of magic can have dangerous consequences, as the Winds of Magic are inherently chaotic and can corrupt the user.
