Different ways you see the high cost of magic in fantasy
Magic burns away memories Spells age caster dramatically Using power causes physical mutations Each spell shortens lifespan Magic leaves permanent scars/marks Losing ability to feel emotions Magic addiction/withdrawal Forgetting loved ones Growing detachment from humanity Hearing voices/whispers constantly Magical debt passes to descendants Power requires human sacrifice Magic corrupts surrounding nature Spells need rare/illegal components Using magic breaks reality's fabric

















