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We are both creatures of the Old Religion. It is the source of your power.
Kilgharrah to Merlin[src]

Creatures of Magic are creatures who possess magical powers derived from the Old Religion itself. Some are born of magic while others can be conjured using spells or enchantments.

Born of Magic

Creatures who were born of magic differ from conjured creatures in that they were created by the Old Religion itself, which was the source of their powers. Many of these creatures exist in nature alongside ordinary people and animals, though some, such as spirits and other inhabitants of the Spirit World, must be summoned to the living (Le Morte d'Arthur, The Darkest Hour).

Though most creatures of magic are connected to the Old Religion from birth, it is possible in rare cases for this status to be gained later on. Witches who become High Priestesses, for example, are made creatures of magic through their connection to the Triple Goddess (Le Morte d'Arthur, The Kindness of Strangers).

Known Creatures

Creature Description Photo
Bastet A winged, cat-like creature that inhabits the world between the living and the dead.
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Diamair A creature that carries the gift of all knowledge.
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Dochraid A creature of the earth who resembles a cadaverous hag with no eyes.
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Dorocha Voices of the dead who inhabit the Spirit World.
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Dragon A fire-breathing winged reptile who possesses powerful magic.
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Dragonlord A warlock who is able to speak to and command their spiritual brothers, the dragons.
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Fomorroh A multi-headed serpent conjured from the Spirit World.
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Gean Canach A slug-like creature capable of devouring magic.
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Goblin A mischievous creature with an insatiable lust for gold.
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Griffin A creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle.
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High Priestess A priestess of the Old Religion and chief servant of the Triple Goddess.
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Jonas A creature of unknown species and origin.
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Lamia A serpentine shapeshifter created by mingling the blood of a girl with that a snake.
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Manticore A creature of dark magic that inhabits the Spirit World.
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Nathair A serpent-like creature whose bite can cause unimaginable pain in its victim's very soul.
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Phoenix A firebird that can consume the life force of anyone it comes in contact with.
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Pixie A fairy-like creature that serves the Sidhe.
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Questing Beast A monstrous creature that carries the power of life and death.
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Sidhe An immortal blue fairy that inhabits the land of Avalon.
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Spirit Apparition of the deceased that can interact with and possess the living.
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Troll A hideous creature with powerful magic and a love for both wealth and filth.
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Unicorn A pure-hearted creature resembling a horse with a spiral horn projecting from its forehead.
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Vilia Water spirits that inhabit brooks and streams.
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Wyvern Winged reptiles and distant cousins of dragons.
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Conjured Creatures

Conjured creatures are creatures who were created by sorcerers rather than the Old Religion. This primarily includes creatures who were given life by animation spells or conjured by necromancy (The Mark of Nimueh, Excalibur).

Known Creatures

Creature Description Photo
Afanc An animated creature forged from earth and water.
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Changeling A human being inhabited by a Sidhe.
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Elanthia Beetle An animated insect conjured by dark magic.
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Gargoyle Winged, stone creatures brought to life by Cornelius Sigan.
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Immortal Army An army of the undead made immortal by the Cup of Life.
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Knights of Medhir Seven undead Knights of Camelot seduced by a sorceress' call.
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Shade A tormented soul summoned from its rest by a necromancer.
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Undead Skeletons An army of undead skeletons animated by the Rowan Staff.
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Wraith A spirit of a dead man conjured from the grave.
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