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Mythos vs Non-Mythos Spells

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There are many people capable of wielding magic on Earth-218 . Only a comparatively small handful of these practitioners run the risk of being driven insane by the fundamental forces they shape.  Why? The short answer is the source of the powers they direct. "Standard" magic is an arcane energy created by all living things and can shaped and controlled by a trained mage who may be referred to as a Wizard, Sorcerer, Priest, Warlock, or any number of regional titles. Note: "Warlock" is often also used to refer to any evil spellcaster who channels arcane power, regardless of the source of their magic.   Note #2: Technically, Dr. Stephen Strange is a Warlock due to his drawing of power from the Vishanti even though he is referred to as the "Sorcerer Supreme". (His studies of other forms of magic most likely make him a multiclass Wizard/Sorcerer/Warlock). Mythos magic on the other hand, specifically calls upon power channeled from beings called the Great O...