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"What is an Original Concept?"

An Original Concept, which I'll refer to as OGC from now on, is a magick system not stemming from any existing media. OGC's don't come in set forms, but the bottom line is that they aren't already from an established magickal system. For example, the Cycle Magi concept isn't an OGC as it's derived from PMMM. OGC's can be pre-existing, which means it was made/created before someone joined it, or an OGC can be entirely created from scratch by someone. If an OGC is pre-existing, that doesn't invalidate it from OGC's made from scratch. As I said earlier, if it isn't from an already existing piece of media then it counts as an OGC.

"How do OGC's work?"

A commonly asked question is how an OGC functions, and while a broad question, what most people mean to ask is how you're able to fight beings that aren't from any media's or where you'd get your magic from. In order to explain this question, we need to understand two things first: Manifestation and Entities.

"What is manifestation?"

Manifestation is the ability to bring your desires and goals into reality through various methods, often associated with the LOA (Law of Assumption.) It's the belief that you can use your mind and other forces to manipulate energy to fit your will and give you what you want.

"What are entities?"

Entity is a catch all term for non physical beings. Spirits, deities, demons, angels, all of them count as entities. It's a broad umbrella term. Kyubeys/Incubators, as an example, are entities as they're not physical beings.

Now that those two are explained, we can properly answer this question. OGC's are usually a mix of manifestation and entities. Some don't have any manifesting involved, and some don't have any entities involved, but to keep this simple, we'll assume OGC's all use a mix of both. When making an OGC, a good amount of manifestation plays into it. This could be through subliminals, praying, or other methods. It's not too different how others in different established concepts can manifest the powers they want.

When it comes to entities in an OGC, thats where most confusion comes in. A lot of people wonder how you can fight something that hasn't been previously documented, and it's a valid question. The main reason I explained entities earlier is because to answer this question, you have to understand the definition of entity. Entities are any non physical being, this includes things that haven't been documented before. These entities have existed in some capacity before said OGC came into effect. For example, demons exist in many cultures, and weren't documented in the Abrahamic Faiths until the bible was written, but they've always existed. That's how entities in OGC's work. The same applies for familiars. Not every familiar in existence has been documented, and if someone is manifesting a familiar for their concept, a familiar that fits what they want will come to them.

Note: When talking to Familiars or other entities, vetting is still necessary. Please always verify who you're talking to, OGC entities are not immune to trickster spirits.

Note 2: Contracts are not required for a concept. They have been popularized by the PMMM concept, but you don't need a contract in your concept.

"How are OGC's made?"

OGC's can be made in a variety of ways. For simplicity, we'll talk as if we're making one from scratch.

The most common method people use to make an OGC is to script. Scripting is writing down your desires as if they've already happened. OGC scripting is similar to reality shifting scripting, except it's for this reality. A lot of people start off by brainstorming ideas for what they want. They may think of a specific theme they have in mind, powers they want, if they want to fight or not, etcetera. A lot of people also think about what'd best fit them as a person. Most people's OGC's resonate with them deeply and are tied to their core identity. Not everyone scripts though, even if they're starting from scratch. Some people script very vaguely or very in depth. It changes person to person.

The next step for a lot of people is to begin manifesting it. The methods for this vary, one could use subliminals, the next person might use prayers, some might do different LOA methods, it all depends on what that person wants.

If an OGC wasn't made by the person who joined it and was made by an outside force, this'll look a lot different. For one, if an entity approaches you with a concept and after you've vetted it, it's recommended to take time and think on the offer, if it's really what you want. Since it wasn't made by you, less is in your control. It's hard to speak objectively in this scenario, it varies concept to concept, so for a lot of people figuring things out will be purely individual.

"What are open, semi closed, and closed concepts?"

This is the status of one's concept. It's basically saying if you can or can't join.

"What is an open concept?"

An open concept is a concept anyone can join, you don't need permission from the owner or outside forces.

"What is a semi closed concept?"

A semi closed concept means you need permission from the owner or outside forces of a concept, you cannot join on your own or whenever you want. For example, you may need to be initiated into a concept or be found by others in it.

"What is a closed concept?"

A closed concept is a concept that cannot be entered at all. Anyone outside of the concept isn't allowed in and won't be allowed in. This can be for a number of reasons.

If you're considering joining someone else's concept, you need to ask them about the status of their concept. It is very important you ask to prevent any drama or misunderstandings. It's important to respect the boundaries of someone's concept. If it's closed, don't join it. If it's semi closed and you were already denied, don't beg to join it. Even if it's open, don't be ridiculous or rude regarding the concept. A lot of OGC's are very personal and dear to the practitioners inside of them. Respecting their concept is common decency.

As you finish up reading this post, I hope you leave with a better understanding of OGC's, how they function, and what they are.