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Index - General Information and biology  - Society - Witch types - Magic General Information + Biology Name: Witch/Warlock, Witches/Warlocks The name “witch” is mainly used by women, but is gender neutral. Another term available is “Mage”. Age range: 200 - 50.000 yrs? Their age span is MUCH longer than that of a human. They are not immortal and can die of old age, it depends on the power of their magic, bodily condition, emotional state, etc. Biological sexes: Male, female, intersex There is a big gender ratio imbalance with far more females (afab) and female intersex than males (amab). Genders: Cis, trans, nonbinary, etc. Basically the same as humans, tho witches can't just use magic to physically change gender.

Types of witches: Natural, Turned Magic: Natural, White/Green, Black, Wicked Appearance: Human/Humanoid They pretty much look like humans, tho depending on their magic, they can have unusual features like different colored blood, unnatural hair or skin colors (green, blue, etc.) Origin: Earth Considering demons like Moloch and gods like Eyes exist, witches are not out of the ordinary. They've always been around, like yokai, werewolves, vampires, etc. It is said an outer space object brought magic in the early days of humanity, creating the new species branch. ----- Reproduction Only with same species: No Hybrids: Yes Pregnancy: The ones with a womb Duration: 8 - 10 months

Keeping this as 13+ as possible. Aside from their own species, Witches can have kids any species humans can have kids with. This means with humans, demons, werewolves, vampires, etc. The results depend on genetics. Usually the outcome with non-witch species are hybrids. Pure blooded Witches usually only when born from 2 witches, otherwise it's rare. As there are far more female and intersex Witches than Warlocks, the majority of offspring come from them. If powerful enough with magic, Witches and Warlocks can give themselves the needed parts to conceive a child in a same-sex relationship. ----- Society Generally, witch society lives more in secret as humans have still not fully accepted them yet like other non-humans. A lot of misconceptions about witches still exist to this day, such as “witch children” in parts of Africa. Considering the way larger number of women, it is a women dominated society. Witches dress like humans, not always in a witch specific outfit.

Witch things The witch realm: This is a pocket dimension, once created by powerful witches so their species could flee once humans started hunting them down in great numbers.  While all beings can technically enter, only naturally born witches can open the portal to it.

Pentagram: The pentagram (pentacle when in a circle) with the star pointing upwards is NOT a satanic/demonic symbol. Symbolizes protection, balance, the five elements (spirit, air, earth, water, fire), and the universe.

Wands and staffs: Wands are not required to use for magic. For witches wands are usually just for enchanting or rituals.

Stereotypes: Primarily about black magic users, especially the turned ones with warts, green skin, yellow teeth/eyes and black hair. Also thinking all witches are evil and use black magic.

Crystals: Specific ores, crystals and stones can enhance magic and protect.

Magic protect: A high level spell that "hides" magic energy from those who can sense non-humans such as witches. To them, the witch will appear as a regular human. Under that spell, the witch can only use minimal to no magic, depending on her skill.

Brooms: Witches can fly on brooms, which all have their own will and changing looks to appear similar to the witch. Many witches do not have cars because of this or use public transport. The actual irl origin of the witch riding brooms to fly is unknown, though some suspect it comes from women “hopping” on brooms on crop fields for fertility rituals.

Potions: Not everyone can brew potions. These are usually to enhance physical aspects or change emotions.

Curses: Curses and negative hexes to affect a person cannot be used by white magic users. They can only use “negative” ones on objects and non-living things. The most powerful curses are by black magic users. ----- Relationships  Referring to general interaction, not specifically romantic. Warlocks: The amab part of the witch species is very small and more wide spread over the world. Considering some witches who are not into women are deadset on “keeping their bloodline pure” or despise humans, they will actively seek them out to reproduce. Some warlocks know their low numbers make them special, being very selective about who they date. They also take pride in their magic being stronger. Turned witches: For turned witches, it depends on the turned type. Black magic turned witches are very looked down upon by natural born witches, white and wicked magic users as they tend to be full of themselves and feed into the negative stereotype. Plus, they “lack standards”, taking the easy way for power by dealing with demons. White witches being rare are usually treated with respect, as it is hard to strike a deal with a pure being. Humans: Their relationship is still strained, but it varies on country and religion nowadays. Many humans only witches as the stereotypical black magic user, seeing them as evil. In the past, women having knowledge was seen as bad or any women were blamed for bad events, causing many to burn at the stake or be killed otherwise. In human dominated societies/cities, witches usually hide their true selves. But many witches nowadays date and have families with humans. Non-humans: Many old school witches prefer the company of non-humans such as vampires and werewolves as they too know what it is like to hide from humans and experience discrimination. ----- Types of witches The known types of this species are natural and turned. Then it can be split up into wicked, black magic and white/green magic users.

Natural: The person is born as a witch and doesn’t have to follow wicked, black or white magic. They only follow the magic types if they also do a deal with a higher entity, which adds the magic type to their arsenal and makes them stronger than non-specific witches. Stepping back from the deal keeps them a witch obviously, but they lose the extra power boost the entity gave them. Their magic increases during the full moon. (My OCs)