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DF Books / Magical Tattoos
« on: March 17, 2018, 04:17:40 PM »
I apologize if this has already been asked, but I wonder about the usage of tattoos for magical (wizarding foci) purposes in the Dresden-Verse.
Evidence that this may in fact be possible.
1. Magical Theory within the Dresden Files leads to that in a pinch, a heavy duty spell that normally requires expensive jewels, could be done by a practiced wizard with a few rocks and a circle.
2. It is based on confidence, so that if you believe your Tattoo can hold spellwork, it has a chance to work.
3. Signs and sigils can be made on just about anything or everything but often focus are made on things like Blasting Rods and Staffs, and other enchanted items.
4. We have seen tattoos used in the Brotherhood with Susan to control her half vampire nature.
So, with this established, would it be theoretically possible for someone skilled enough with magic, instead of carrying a blasting rod, or staff, instead have intricate tattoos up and down their body to act as magical foci to the same effect? And if so, why haven't we possibly seen it yet?
Evidence that this may in fact be possible.
1. Magical Theory within the Dresden Files leads to that in a pinch, a heavy duty spell that normally requires expensive jewels, could be done by a practiced wizard with a few rocks and a circle.
2. It is based on confidence, so that if you believe your Tattoo can hold spellwork, it has a chance to work.
3. Signs and sigils can be made on just about anything or everything but often focus are made on things like Blasting Rods and Staffs, and other enchanted items.
4. We have seen tattoos used in the Brotherhood with Susan to control her half vampire nature.
So, with this established, would it be theoretically possible for someone skilled enough with magic, instead of carrying a blasting rod, or staff, instead have intricate tattoos up and down their body to act as magical foci to the same effect? And if so, why haven't we possibly seen it yet?