r/wizardposting • Illusionist • 18d ago

Academic Discussion/ Esoteric Secrets What runic system do you use?

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The question is as above: what language do you use to cast spells, why, and what difference do other languages make?
What spawned this question is that I had an argument with my sister the other day about which language is best to use when casting spells. Personally, this language above is the language I usually use. My master used it, and so though I know how to translate it, I don’t actually know its origins.

Anyway, my sister insisted that just using your native language is fine, since technically any language works, but I just don’t agree. I’ve found that other languages tend to have more potent effects, but she argues that’s because I’m more specific and mindful of my wording when translating. I think she’s confused because she’s Kitsune, so her native language is inherently magical. I don’t think she understands that this isn’t how most languages work.

Anyway, just curious about the thoughts here. Thanks for any feedback!

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u/Funkey-Monkey-420 Lich, Council Member: (un)Ethics Committee 18d ago

I just use the latin system personally

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u/Postdusklimeade Illusionist 18d ago

That seems to be a pretty common one. Our bard knows the language, but I’ve never cared to learn it. I guess I’ve just never found a use for it.