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#9: King Paimon
King Paimon—a spirit of grandeur, knowledge, and unerring authority in the realms beyond! When one speaks of King Paimon, we do not speak lightly; for he is not merely a figure conjured by those curious for a glimpse into the hidden, but a force of profound resonance, revered by ceremonial magicians and feared by those…
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Dichotomy and the Path of Magick
Dichotomy—a concept indispensable to magick, and to life itself. Mages are bound by a vast interplay of opposites: light and shadow, order and chaos, creator and destroyer. From these juxtapositions, power and understanding arise, the likes of which are often missed by those who live their lives out confined to the mundane grind. Those unfamiliar…
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On the Quintessential Lesser Key of Solomon
The Lesser Key of Solomon, a work that captures the imagination of many mages yet often misunderstood by those seeking quick results without the necessary depth of practice. Let me dissect it for you—critically, of course, but with the appreciation it deserves. The Lesser Key is a collection of grimoires, mainly focusing on the evocation…
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Demons and Daemons: what’s the (magickal) difference?
On the Subject of Daímōn Some people often wonder what the difference is between demon and daemon. Two terms that often get conflated. Their nuances are significant, especially in magickal practice. It’s a matter of etymology, history, yes, but also their inherent function within the spiritual planes. Daemons. The word originates from ancient Greek, δαίμων…
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The First Time I Attempted to Summon a Demon
The First Time I Attempted to Summon a Demon As you may expect, the ritual did not go as gloriously as I had envisioned, but oh how the memory brings a chuckle to my lips. There I was, not yet A.V. Drakonis, still Ava, a mere fledgling mage hungry for power and prestige, my fingers…
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