Concept / Magical practitioner

Magical practitioner

A figure in a fictional magic-practicing role

A figure in a fictional magic-practicing role.

A phrase to start with

Presents the figure as practicing fictional magic.

Appearance and effects

A fictional magic-practicing role is added to the figure.

Visual traits

  • Fictional role

Expected changes

  • A fictional magic-practicing role is more legible

Five examples

1 — Medium-sized dog
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2 — Cat
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3 — Teenage boy
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4 — Unoccupied interior
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5 — Valley with a river and mountain ranges
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Meaning and scope

Definition

Indicates a fictional magic-practicing role. Age, gender, religion, culture, ritual, clothing, and appearance are specified separately.

In more detail

Use for a fictional narrative role without inferring real beliefs, communities, rituals, or ethnic expression.

Includes

  • A fictional figure practicing magic

Excludes

  • A real religious role
  • Ritual or dress from a particular culture

What this does not imply

  • Religion or ritual
  • Cultural dress
  • Age or gender

Variability

Setting and age can be adjusted separately.

Usage and adjustments

Usage

  • Specify only a fictional role

Distinguish similar expressions

  • Verify evidence before indicating real religion or ritual

Typical uses

  • Create a fictional magic-practicing figure

Possible failure modes

  • A real belief is inferred
  • The figure becomes stereotyped

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