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Arcane Theory

A specialized system and academic framework governing the behavior, laws, and mechanical operation of magical forces within a fantasy world.

The thrill of deciphering the intricate mechanics of magic, of mastering complex formulas and incantations to bend reality to one's will. It is the intellectual satisfaction of understanding the fundamental laws that govern the arcane, and the power that comes from that deep knowledge.

Books

The Way of KingsBrandon Sanderson
The MagiciansLev Grossman
The Atlas SixOlivie Blake
I Shall Wear MidnightTerry Pratchett
The Magicians' GuildTrudi Canavan
The RithmatistBrandon Sanderson
Ptolemy's GateJonathan Stroud
The Magic of RecluceL. E. Modesitt, Jr.
The Paper MagicianCharlie N. Holmberg
Blood over Bright HavenM. L. Wang
The Atlas ParadoxOlivie Blake
Melting StonesTamora Pierce
Sorcerer to the CrownZen Cho
Year of the GriffinDiana Wynne Jones
Master of the Five MagicsLyndon Hardy
Myth ConceptionsRobert Lynn Asprin
Alphabet of ThornPatricia A. McKillip
Ink & SigilKevin Hearne
Waking the MoonElizabeth Hand
The Glass MagicianCharlie N. Holmberg
Storm BreakingMercedes Lackey
AurianMaggie Furey
The Curse of the MistwraithJanny Wurts
Od magicPatricia A. McKillip
The Magic Goes AwayLarry Niven
An Unkindness of MagiciansKat Howard
The Soprano SorceressL. E. Modesitt, Jr.
SpellslingerSebastien de Castell
The Midnight BargainC. L. Polk
Fall of AngelsL. E. Modesitt, Jr.
The Dragon HeirCinda Williams Chima
The Magician'S LandLev Grossman
The Darkling ChildTerry Brooks
Mage-Guard of HamorL. E. Modesitt, Jr.
Scion of CyadorL. E. Modesitt, Jr.
Natural OrdermageL. E. Modesitt, Jr.
The Road to HellJoelle Presby
Games Wizards PlayDiane Duane
The Sorcerer's DaughterTerry Brooks
DarknessesL. E. Modesitt, Jr.
Kirith KirinJim Grimsley
SpellwrightBlake Charlton
The Fire's StoneTanya Huff
The AdeptKatherine Kurtz
Angel of StormsTrudi Canavan
Storm glassMaria V. Snyder
Penric and the ShamanLois McMaster Bujold
MadwandRoger Zelazny
Infinity AlchemistKacen Callender
Sapphire FlamesIlona Andrews
The Thorn of DentonhillMarshall Ryan Maresca
Harp of WindsMaggie Furey
Dead Man's SteelLuke Scull
The Master MagicianCharlie N. Holmberg
Stormed FortressJanny Wurts
Rex RegisL. E. Modesitt, Jr.
The phoenix transformedJames Mallory
Earth logicLaurie J. Marks
The Shadow StoneRichard Baker
Prison of SoulsMercedes Lackey

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