Blood Magic

History
Blood Magic is one of the oldest types of Magic out there; for as long as witches have been around, there have been countless recorded accounts of Blood Magic taking place. A typical spell using Blood Magic consists of a few things--a clear intention from the casting witch, enough blood from the other party for their spell, and a clear method of execution. Most witches will only need a few drops of blood for their spell, while others may need more than that. The more blood they acquire, the longer the spell will last. In many cases, Blood Magic will be consensual, and usually aid both parties present for the spell; in rarer cases, Blood Magic may be used for sinister intentions such as control over another person, or even sacrifice for whatever reason. Despite the nefarious few, Blood Magic is not inherently evil.

Uses
There are many uses for Blood Magic, though the most popular uses are for love spells, and potions; those who use Blood Magic for evil typically use spells for their own selfish needs, or to satiate their morbid curiosity. Witches who mainly utilize Blood Magic for selfish or evil intentions will often be confused with Manipulation users, and will usually be shunned for such practice. Witches who occasionally utilize Blood Magic for evil intentions may be known as underground witches, or witches who deal in dirty work. These witches are not shunned or frowned upon like Manipulation users, though they do carry a suspicious reputation with them. Because of the potential dangers to other people this Magic can cause, it is often a requirement for witches to receive explicit consent before practicing with another person.

Love Spells
Because of the association between blood and the heart, many people who are in need of romantic assistance will ask a witch who practices Blood Magic to aid in finding answers. Contrary to popular belief, Magic interfering with love does not make it doomed to fail so long as the person seeking guidance seeks it for themselves, and not for others. This could mean seeking aid in choosing a suitable partner, seeking answers regarding their sexuality, etc. No answer given will be 100% accurate though, so it is usually suggested that those seeking love spells reflect on the answers they have been given. Love Magic is not considered a subset of Magic because of the sheer uncertainty that lies with those types of feelings. It is not recognized in many countries, due to its uncertainty, and witches who claim to work in that type of Magic will often be categorized as Blood witches.

Manipulation
Blood Magic used for nefarious situations may be subcategorized as Manipulation Magic, due to the power the user will have over the victim's physical body. Unlike Manipulation Magic, though, Blood Magic will only permit the caster to control motor function, as opposed to a Manipulation user controlling motor and neurological function. Despite this difference, though, Blood Magic used to control a victim's body is illegal and considered possibly more dangerous than Manipulation Magic. Many survivors of this type of Magic have described that it feels like they were trapped within their body, like a prisoner--they describe feeling like they were behind bars, watching as their body did things their brain told it not to do. Witches in possession of more than a two pints of blood that is not their own are often suspected to be in control of multiple victim's bodies.

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