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As we wander around the spiral launching spells and defeating monsters, one may quickly lose touch of the lore. There is simply so much to do in order to be successful: crafting, gardening, pet training etc. We become lost in the mechanics of how to play the game and forget to check the lore of the spiral. This is unfortunate since Wizard 101 has a rich history and lore. This thread will examine the workings of Life magic as it fits into the lore of Wizard101. Note- All information is drawn from the Wizard 101 main site, the history books throughout the Spiral and the Life school specific quests.  All extrapolation present is based on the information given and is my interpretation of the information gathered.

The Creation Lore of Life Magic

Life magic is a spiritual school. Like the other spiritual schools, it was not an original magic but was derived from the primary magic of the elemental schools. According to the main site, Life magic lies between Fire and Storm. This suggests that these were the 2 magics the original theurgists chose to derive life magic from. This derivation can be seen in Life’s spells. It has Healing over Time spells(counterpart to Fire’s Damage over Time spells) and can easily disable Damage over Time spells via triage. Its heals are very potent(drawing from the power of Storm magic) and it also has accuracy buffs something only present in the Storm and Balance schools. In fact, heals are so potent that pip for pip most are stronger than any comparable attack spells(notable exceptions include the bolts and unicorn). The derivation of Life magic from Storm and Fire also explains why Post-Celestia Fire, Life, and Storm receive boosts against each other.(Fire boosts on Life, Life boosts on Storm, Storm Boosts on Fire)

The Source of Life Magic

Life magic is an internally sourced magic. Unlike the magics of Fire, Ice, and Storm which are derived from outside influences, the magic of Life draws from the aspects of the caster. Specifically, Life magic’s strength is derived from the body. This suggests that the stronger the Body the more magical potential the individual theurgist has. This fits with the theme of being alive as Life is most fervently expressed in a living, breathing body. This may also explain why Sylvia Drake was powerless against her illness. Illnesses weaken the body and Sylvia’s was described as sudden and severe. As her Body weakened, her Life magic (which derives it’s source from the strength of the Body) would have weakened right along with her explaining why one of the best Life professors was powerless to save herself.

How Life Magic Works

Life Magic works via the working of songs. Life wizards sing to work their magic. The Songs they sing are an echo of the original Song of Creation and allow them to create new Life where previously there was none. These songs are used to channel spirits into vessels (such as the songs that summon the pixies, fairies, and satyrs), Call upon powerful Earth Spirits(such as Gnomes!) or even call upon the aid of powerful Life creatures(such as the Forest Lords and Spinysaurs). Life wizards utilize the power of music to great effect and it is by the power of song that they are able to channel the energies need to create and preserve life. So if you tripped the theurgist walking down the hallway and she starts humming…run.

The Goals of Life Magic and how it affects the Spiral

The Goal of Life Magic is summed up in its motto: “As we have been created, so we must create.” Life Magic and the creatures that serve it are committed to protecting Life and allowing it to flourish throughout the spiral. They counter threats to Life(such as the Plague Oni in Mooshu) and protect those who seek to spread life(such as gardeners) Life magic impacts the spiral by spreading order and removing chaos. The spread of order likely refers to entropy or the tendency for things to devolve to the lowest energy state. Life wizards directly counteract entropy and perpetuate the spread of order. This means that life wizards play an extremely important role in the Spiral and are responsible for making sure the universe does not fall into decay.

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