Magic is a kind of energy. It is given shape by human thoughts and emotions, by imagination. Thoughts define that shapeโand words help to define those thoughts. Thatโs why wizards usually use words to help them with their spells. Words provide a sort of insulation as the energy of magic burns through a spell casterโs mind.
Jim ButcherA succubus on the set. Strike that, the health-conscious kid sister made it twoโฆ succubuses. Succubusees? Succubi? Stupid Latin correspondence course.
Jim ButcherLove is another kind of power, which shouldn't surprise you. Magic comes from emotions, among other things.
Jim ButcherLady Placida smiled. โHistory seldom takes note of serendipity when it records events. And from what I have heard, I suspect an argument could be made that you very much did earn the title.โ โMany women have earned titles, Your Grace. It doesn't seem to have been a factor in whether or not they actually received them.โ Lady Placida laughed. โTrue enough. But perhaps that is beginning to change.โ She offered her hands. โIt is a distinct pleasure to meet you, Steadholder.
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