Using spells like Invisibility or Muffle grant casters the ability to hide their approach, making it a favorite among thieves and assassins.

The School of Illusion allows its casters to manipulate the mind and senses of those around them. Related: Why Skyrim is More Important Than ANY Other Elder Scrolls Game Each provides unique abilities and, as the practitioner gains knowledge and power, the spells they cast become even more powerful. The eight primary schools of magic are readily available to learn throughout Tamriel, and mages can master their craft in placesВ like the Arcane University of Cyrodiil, the Crystal Tower of the Summerset Isles, Sadrith Mora in Morrowind and the College of Winterhold in Skyrim. Necromancy, blood magic, soul magic and shadow magic are much darker, and while mages can learn to use them,В these practices are often outlawed or frowned upon due to the corruption of their nature. For a time only dragons practiced this type of magic, but through the ages some Nords in Skyrim learned to utilize this power. The Thu'um utilizes dragon language to produce powerful shouts. There are eight primary schools of magic, though they are not the only types of magic that exist in Tamriel. Related: The Elder Scrolls: What to Know About the Daedric Princes Some specialize in a specific school, learning everything they can about their chosen craft, while others dabble in a variety of schools, combining their powers to create unique and powerful spells. People who draw from magicka to cast spells are known as mages, and there are a variety of different types of mages. Most of the races in Tamriel have access to some magical ability, however those with elven blood tend to draw on these powers more abundantly than the other races. The origin of magicka remains unknown, though there are theories that suggest that, when Magnus was destroyed during the creation of the mortal plane,В the magicka of that plane was all that remained of his essence and power. In The Elder Scrolls universe, magicka is the essence spellcasters draw from to alter the world around them using magic.

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