1. Notes

The Eight Schools of Magic

World Knowledge

There are eight known schools of magic. They are as follows:


Abjuration: Spells that protect, block, or banish. An abjuration specialist is called an abjurer.


Conjuration: Spells that bring creatures or materials to the caster. A conjuration specialist is called a conjurer.


Divination: Spells that reveal information. A divination specialist is called a diviner. 


Enchantment: Spells that imbue the recipient with some property or grant the caster power over another being. An enchantment specialist is called an enchanter.


Evocation: Spells that manipulate energy or create something from nothing. An evocation specialist is called an evoker.


Illusion: Spells that alter perception or create false images. An illusion specialist is called an illusionist.


Necromancy: Spells that manipulate, create, or destroy life or life force. A necromancy specialist is called a necromancer.


Transmutation: Spells that transform the recipient physically or change its properties in a more subtle way. A transmutation specialist is called a transmuter.