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If you look up the exact definition for "pyromancy" or "necromancy" they refer to divination using fire and the dead, respectively. However, if you were to ask a layperson what those words mean, t...
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System
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2019-12-08T12:48:53Z (almost 5 years ago)
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klippy
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2019-12-08T12:48:53Z (almost 5 years ago)
If you look up the exact definition for "pyromancy" or "necromancy" they refer to divination using fire and the dead, respectively. However, if you were to ask a layperson what those words mean, they would simply say "fire magic" and "death magic". I'm considering including these magics in my books. Except, now that I know the real definitions, I'm averse to using these words. I would use something to the effect of "pyromagus" and "necromagus". But I'm afraid of creating a disconnect with the reader. They might read the word "pyromagus" and their brain will go "Hey wait. That's not the right word. The right word is pyromancy! Not pyromagus." I'm just conflicted as to whether I should use my own words, or stick to the traditional words.
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System
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2019-08-27T07:38:01Z (about 5 years ago)
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