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* {{SchoolIcon|Physical}} [[Physical]]
* {{SchoolIcon|Physical}} [[Physical]]
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=Science Behind Casting=
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== Speculation on explanations behind casting ==
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===Arcane, Runic, and Fel===
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=== Arcane, Runic, and Fel ===
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Arcane and Runic magic involve manipulating ley lines, which were laid down by the titan [[Norgannon]] during the creation of the universe. By manipulating the energies of the ley lines, arcane and runic casters can manipulate the world around them, causing changes in the physical universe{{Cite|MM&M|41}}.
Arcane and Runic magic involve manipulating ley lines, which were laid down by the titan [[Norgannon]] during the creation of the universe. By manipulating the energies of the ley lines, arcane and runic casters can manipulate the world around them, causing changes in the physical universe{{Cite|MM&M|41}}.
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[[Necromancy]] is a similar specialization that allows fel (like the [[dreadlords]]) or arcane ([[Cult of the Damned]]) magicians to use their powers to call upon spirits from the afterlife and reanimate dead flesh as [[undead]] minions {{Cite|http://www.battle.net/war3/undead/units/necromancer.shtml|}}.
[[Necromancy]] is a similar specialization that allows fel (like the [[dreadlords]]) or arcane ([[Cult of the Damned]]) magicians to use their powers to call upon spirits from the afterlife and reanimate dead flesh as [[undead]] minions {{Cite|http://www.battle.net/war3/undead/units/necromancer.shtml|}}.
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===Divine===
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=== Divine ===
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Divine magic involves the blessings of a supernatural being.
Divine magic involves the blessings of a supernatural being.
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The [[Forgotten Shadow]] provides similar powers to those people who follow its nihilistic religious doctrine. [[Troll]] witch doctors draw their abilities from the [[Loa]] gods, invoking their powers by enticing them with voodoo rituals{{Cite|MM&M|8}}. Some of the abilities of a [[druid]] are divine, drawing their power from the Night Elf goddess, [[Elune]].
The [[Forgotten Shadow]] provides similar powers to those people who follow its nihilistic religious doctrine. [[Troll]] witch doctors draw their abilities from the [[Loa]] gods, invoking their powers by enticing them with voodoo rituals{{Cite|MM&M|8}}. Some of the abilities of a [[druid]] are divine, drawing their power from the Night Elf goddess, [[Elune]].
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===Nature===
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=== Nature ===
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Nature magic involves drawing upon the spirits of the earth to invoke natural phenomenon.
Nature magic involves drawing upon the spirits of the earth to invoke natural phenomenon.
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There are [[arcane druids]], who use supernatural forces to command a link between themselves and the Dream. Though this practice does require an advanced knowledge of the Emerald Dream, it does not necessitate the close connection and respect of the natural world that true druidism does{{Cite|W2Man|35}}.
There are [[arcane druids]], who use supernatural forces to command a link between themselves and the Dream. Though this practice does require an advanced knowledge of the Emerald Dream, it does not necessitate the close connection and respect of the natural world that true druidism does{{Cite|W2Man|35}}.
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== External links ==
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;Lore
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{{elink|type=wowinsider|link=http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/07/28/know-your-lore-the-color-of-magic/|desc=Know Your Lore: The color of magic|bydate=by {{wowinsider|Anne Stickney}} Jul 28th 2013 8:00PM}}
[[Category:Magic schools]]
[[Category:Magic schools]]