The Salem Witch Trials were a series of hearings and prosecutions of people accused of witchcraft in colonial Massachusetts between February 1692 and May 1693. The trials resulted in the executions of 20 people, most of whom were women. Accusations of witchcraft were made by young girls in the town of Salem Village, claiming to be possessed by the devil. These accusations led to a wave of hysteria and mass paranoia in the community. The trials began when the girls claimed that they were being tormented by witches and accused several women of practicing witchcraft. The accused were arrested and brought to trial.
Control spells can also be used to manipulate the environment for puzzle solving, as well as stun, grapple, and slow enemies.
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The accused were arrested and brought to trial. The trials were conducted without legal representation, and the accused were often subjected to harsh interrogation techniques to extract confessions. Many innocent people were arrested and imprisoned based on mere accusations and hearsay.
New Immortals of Aveum trailer details coloured magic system
A new trailer for EA's magic FPS Immortals of Aveum has been released, sharing details on its tri-magic system and story.
The world of Aveum is at war, with five kingdoms battling over control of magic. As Jak, players will manipulate all three colours of magic - he's what's known as a Triarch.
Using a sigil to augment magical powers, players must switch between red, blue and green magic to defeat enemies. You can see it in action in the trailer below.
Immortals of Aveum | Unpacked
Red sigils are for close quarters attacks and explosive effects; blue sigils are bolt-based spells for long distance and precision; and green sigils are rapid fire homing shots.
Enemies will be shielded in a specific colour, so players will need to match their shots accordingly to break defences.
Control spells can also be used to manipulate the environment for puzzle solving, as well as stun, grapple, and slow enemies.
Lastly, a Dominion spell is an ultimate attack that combines all three colours of magic.
As for the plot, Jak fights on the side of the kingdom of Lucium against Rasharn, led by the tyrant Sandrak. At the centre of the world is The Wound, a great void that threatens to engulf all.
It's typical magical hokum, but the colour-matching combat does have potential - it reminds me a bit of Ghostwire: Tokyo but with more speed and impact.
Immortals of Aveum is set for release on 22nd August across Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC (EA, Steam, Epic).
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The evidence used in the trials was largely based on spectral evidence, which involved the testimony of the accusers claiming to see the witches' specters or spirits tormenting them. This type of evidence was controversial and highly unreliable, but it was accepted by the court at the time. The accused were often forced to undergo humiliating and degrading tests, such as the infamous "witches' cake" test. The trials reached their peak in the summer of 1692, when 19 people were hanged and one man was pressed to death with heavy stones. These executions caused a public outcry and led to the eventual downfall of the witch trials. In October 1692, Massachusetts Governor William Phips ordered the suspension of the trials, and in May 1693, the remaining accused were released from prison. The Salem Witch Trials have since become a symbol of mass hysteria and the dangers of unchecked religious fervor. The trials were a dark chapter in American history, highlighting the consequences of fear, prejudice, and intolerance. The legacy of the trials continues to be studied and remembered as a cautionary tale, reminding us of the importance of due process, fairness, and the protection of individual rights..
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