In the realm of magic, a long vow is a powerful and sacred commitment made by a practitioner to devote their life to the study and mastery of a specific magical art or discipline. It is a solemn oath that not only signifies dedication and commitment but also carries a mystical significance in the world of magic. A magic long vow represents a lifelong commitment to the pursuit of magical knowledge and skill. It is a personal undertaking that goes beyond simple interest or curiosity in magic. When an individual makes a long vow, they are essentially dedicating themselves to a path of learning and growth, pledging to devote their time and effort to the practice and refinement of their chosen magical art. The process of making a magic long vow is deeply personal and varies from practitioner to practitioner.
Look at these long vowel sound words: age, alone, date, life, volume, those, twice, marmalade.
Read these pair of words out loud at ate, us use, hat hate, tap tape, at ate, mat mate, sit site, cap cape, at ate, quit quite, win wine, hug huge, envelop envelope, breath breathe. When you add e to an end - th , it makes the - the more voiced and the vowel a long vowel sound brea th brea the , cloth clothe, bath bathe , and also loathe, lathe, writhe, seethe, soothe.
The process of making a magic long vow is deeply personal and varies from practitioner to practitioner. It often involves undergoing a period of contemplation and self-reflection to understand one's true calling within the magical arts. Once the decision is made, the individual prepares themselves mentally and spiritually for this life-altering commitment.
Magic 'e' Silent 'e'
Read these pair of words out loud: at — ate, us — use, hat — hate, tap — tape, at — ate, mat — mate, sit — site, cap — cape, at — ate, quit — quite, win — wine, hug — huge, envelop — envelope, breath — breathe
> Did you notice the pronunciation of the vowel sound in the second word with the ‘e’ was longer?
When we add an 'e' to the end of a lot of words, especially short vowel sound words, it changes the sound and meaning. It makes the vowel sound long and say its alphabet name: a = “ay," e = “ee," i = “eye," o = “oh," u = “you"
This 'e' is magic! It changes the sound and meaning of words but remains silent.
The magic 'e' silent 'e' is called a marker. That means it doesn't represent a sound but tells us the sounds of the other letters in the word.
It also makes the hard ' g ' “guh” sound into a soft ‘ g ’ “juh” sound, as in hu g — hu ge , rag — rage, wag — wage, stag — stage.
Look at these long vowel sound words: age, alone, date, life, volume, those, twice, marmalade.
Notice the pattern: vowel + consonant + silent e = long vowel sound: age, alone, date, life, volume, those, twice, marmalade
When you add ‘e’ to an end - th , it makes the -the more voiced and the vowel a long vowel sound: brea th — breathe, cloth — clothe, bath — bathe, and also loathe, lathe, writhe, seethe, soothe.
(I used to get breath and breathe; and bath and bathe mixed up and didn’t realise the difference until I learnt about the magic ‘e’)
Just one little silent 'e' changes the sound and meaning of a word! That's why it's so important to be careful about adding, or forgetting, the 'e' at the end of words.
We have some exceptions : love, glove, give, above, oven, cover, have, to live, come, some have short vowel sounds. Why?
Because the scholars didn’t like words ending in -v so added an end ‘e’. But these exceptions have exceptions. There’s a long vowel sound in gave, save, clove, live, live wire, alive.
Come and some were originally spelt cuman and sum (the ‘u’ became an ‘o’ because medieval handwriting was hard to read with u and m together). They eventually changed to the modern spelling.
For more information about this, check out my Reasons Why English Spelling is so Weird and Wonderful ebook).
Listen to the pronunciation of the short and long vowel sounds. Press the player below.
The magic 'e' silent 'e' is called a marker. That means it doesn't represent a sound but tells us the sounds of the other letters in the word.
A magic long vow is not taken lightly. It requires a deep understanding of the responsibilities and sacrifices that come with such a commitment. It involves giving up certain aspects of one's life to fully immerse oneself in the study and practice of magic. This may include dedicating specific hours each day to magical exercises, attending regular classes or workshops, and engaging in rigorous self-discipline and meditation. Throughout the journey of honoring their long vow, practitioners are often guided by a mentor or a coven of experienced practitioners who provide guidance and support. These mentors assist in shaping and refining the practitioner's skills, helping them navigate the challenges and obstacles that may arise along the way. The magic long vow is not limited to any specific branch or tradition of magic. It can be made in any magical art or discipline, whether it be ceremonial magic, witchcraft, elemental magic, or divination. What truly matters is the sincerity and dedication of the individual making the long vow. In summary, a magic long vow is a profound commitment to the study and practice of a particular magical art or discipline. It represents a lifelong dedication to the pursuit of magical knowledge, skill, and growth. It is a deeply personal and transformative undertaking, requiring sacrifices and discipline. The long vow is a testament to the practitioner's love for magic and their desire to fully immerse themselves in its beauty and mysteries..
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