Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Worldbuilding & storyworld systems · Working

Magic system

Also called: magic rules

ELI5

The rules, costs, limits and uses governing magic in a fantasy world.

Used in conversation

“The deck names the magic system; now the character and scene choices need to support it.”

Pitch context

Use this when a deck or treatment needs to describe the people, world, tone or audience promise precisely.

Why it matters: Helps describe who the project follows, where it lives and what kind of experience it promises.

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