How Magic Works in the World of The Witcher

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Magic is rampant in the world of The Witcher. It’s present in Geralt’s Signs, Yennefer’s spells, and in Ciri’s very existence. In the hands of a skilled mage, it could prove extremely useful or, extremely destructive, depending on how people look at it.

That said, how magic works isn’t really explained in the games of The Witcher series. Its presence in the world is normal and generally accepted by even the common folk. Still, magic and the use of it operate on very strict laws and manmade rules that prevent mages from mishandling it.

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Magic is a force that entered the world of The Witcher during the Conjunction of the Spheres. Following this, many of the world’s inhabitants began to study it, learning how to harness its power. This allowed them to perform all sorts of feats that a normal human would be incapable of — telepathy, pyromancy, divination, and more.

Its multifaceted nature is described in detail inBlood of Elves, while Yennefer is teaching a young Ciri how to use it. She relates magic to three things: Chaos, art, and science. Magic is Chaos because, when used unwisely, it could very well cause the destruction of the world. It is art because it is capable of producing many extraordinary things, though only in the hands of someone competent. And, finally, it is science because it demands extensive knowledge to be mastered, but with which a mage can make progress — for themselves and the world around them.

That said, not everyone can make use of magic. Only a select few have the ability to harness its power. These people often become wizards, sorceresses, druids, or other such magic users. They’re able to channel magic by drawing its