Festival of the Magician

History

The Tradition began in the ancient times of the world, rooted in the primal magic that flowed through the land. It was created by the first practitioners who learned to harness the chaotic energies of creation. They were inspired by the deity known as The Magician, who represented the mastery of these forces.
As societies formed and civilizations grew, The Tradition evolved from a wild, untamed force to a structured practice. This was the era when magic practice started becoming more widespread as it was passed on by practitioners, as spells, rituals, and tenets of the faith became more codified.

Execution

There are two scriptures performed at dawn and as sunset to signify the beginning and end of the festival.
At dawn:
"By dawn's light, we call The Magician's might,
To unlock the day's potential, to set our spirits right.
With wand and will, we embrace the morning's gift,
In your name, we set our creative souls adrift."
At dusk:
"As twilight falls, we reflect with gratitude,
For the day's magic, for the creative interlude.
With the night's approach, we honor our craft's end,
In your mystery, we trust, and on your wisdom, we depend."

Components and tools

Altar: A central altar can be set up with symbols of The Magician, where participants can place offerings or perform rituals.
Bells: To mark the beginning and end of ceremonies, as well as to clear the space of any negative energies.
Book of Thanks: A special book where participants can record their experiences, spells, and insights granted from the magician during the year or gained during the festival.

Participants

• Students and Apprentices: Young learners eager to absorb the wisdom and participate in the traditional festival.
• Magicians and Practitioners: Full-fledged members of arcane arts, showcasing their mastery and contributing to the rituals.
• Scholars and Scribes: Keepers of knowledge who document the ceremonies and ensure the continuation of the festival continues.
• Artisans and Crafters: Those who create magical artifacts and regalia.
• Local Dignitaries: Representatives from the surrounding communities who come to witness and honour the magical practices.
• Visiting Practitioners: Magicians from other magical institutions are invited to share in the celebration and exchange knowledge.

Observance

To honour The Magician during sunrise and sunset, practitioners perform rituals that symbolize the beginning and end of the creative process, reflecting the deity’s domain over creation and manifestation. This could take the form of the creation of a simple magic artifact being constructed over the day, beginning at dawn and finishing at sunset. Or it could be a group ritual that gathers in strength until released.
Several events might take place during the festival including:

• Workshops on the creation of magical artifacts, like crafting wands or writing spellbooks
• Art Exhibitions showcasing works that are dedicated to magic. This might include paintings, statues, plays or poetry.
• Spellcasting Competitions to demonstrate mastery and creativity.
• Practitioners of the faith might seek to provide their magical aid to those in need to pay homage to the magician. Some people offer to help contact the magician on behalf of common folk to answer their questions or help with a problem.
• Fireballs is a game commonly played by participants at the festival.
• Familiar show-off where participants stand on stage and show-off their familiar to onlookers.

Related Organizations

• Church of The Deus Ex Machina