In the Owl House, there are different types of magic that exist in the magical world. These various types of magic are unique in their elements, abilities, and purposes. Understanding these types of magic is important to gain a deeper knowledge of the magical world and its inhabitants. One of the most common types of magic in the Owl House is elemental magic. This type of magic is based on the elements of nature and allows witches and magical beings to manipulate and control these elements. The four main elements in elemental magic are fire, water, earth, and air.
After assuming the identity of the witch Belos, Philip Wittebane hatched a plan that would end with the destruction of all witches. One of the biggest parts of his plan was the implementation of sigils and brands that restrict the use of magic and serve as a means to drain said magic from them. To do this, he teamed up with a being called The Collector and in exchange for the teaching of the draining spell, Philip would set The Collector free from his prison. However, Philip had no intention of keeping his end of the bargain.
5 The brands also serve a function for the Day of Unity, acting as a means to drain magic something which was inspired by the magic-draining abilities of basilisks from witches and transfer it into the nine coven heads. After The Collector s defeat and the downfall of Belos, the coven system was effectively dissolved, leaving any and all witches free to pursue whatever magic they so choose.
The four main elements in elemental magic are fire, water, earth, and air. Witches who possess elemental magic can create fireballs or control the flow of water, among other abilities. Another type of magic found in the Owl House is illusion magic.
*screaming internally, eternally*
I´m a bit anxious tonight and brain won´t keep quiet, so let´s dive into the biology of witches, how magic works and then focus on Eda´s curse via SCIENCE so I can distract myself. Buckle up, because I managed to write a thousand words about this somehow.
We know following: witches can cast varied sort of magic thanks to special organ. Eda gets cursed by her sister, and the very next day she gets turned into the owl beast and then continues to transform sporadically. We do not know how she managed to change back first time, but we know that in show proper Eda´s curse can be affected by light, laughing, make Eda go back to her senses by Luz´s desperate call and so on. We also know that Eda takes potions to slow the curse process down, and we know that Lilith takes half her curse, which renders Eda´s natural magic useless, Lilith is weakened, and both acquire lesser version of the curse. I ask, how is this possible from biological standpoint? …magic, magical biological standpoint, but I’ll try to keep it close to human biology so I can draw comparisons.
First things first: the magic bile sac is attached to witch´s heart. We can therefore conclude that the magic bile travels through bloodstream. I propose that the magic bile is a special type of hormones. The bile sac is a gland secreting endocrinal magic hormone, which travels via bloodstream and affects specific response target cells just under the witch´s skin. Said target cells are located across entire witch´s body, but are heavily concentrated on hands and fingertips, which is why drawing a circle is easiest way to cast for witches.
As to how casting different spells works, I believe that each spell class (plant, abomination, illusion, elemental and so on) is caused by hormone with subtly different chemical structure. As such, depending on what the witch thinks, different spell comes out. The younger witches have sort of “precursors”, like a baby structures for each magic type programmed in their bile sac cells. By honing their skills as well as natural predisposition towards certain set of spell class structures, they can subtly teach their cells how to produce more specific and powerful structures, as well as the amount secreted. When the witch chooses a coven, they´re given a seal. This seal contains substrates that neutralize all other hormonal types of magic except the one the coven is focused on, and by having school systems already push children into specific covens, they´re even easier to neutralize as other magic types aren´t developed enough. The only coven without seals is of course, the Emperor´s coven, which accepts individuals capable and talented enough to create powerful subtypes of magic hormones.
The training wand works in such a way that it takes raw hormonal precursors and subtly changes specific parts of hormonal structure, which results in full spell. It also gives the target cells sort of reverse response, which is then carried back to brain and bile sac cells, hence why using a training wand is best option when learning as hands contain highest amount of target cells. As such the witch´s body receives a sort of helpful nudge in what direction the chemical structure of that spell´s hormone should be changed. Staffs meanwhile don´t give back information, or have anything to do with hormones; they simply amplify magic pumped through them, which is why Luz, a non-witch, can use staff during finale.
The bile sac gland, like many other glands, is affected by emotions, which is how Amity can cast through her feet (elevated response by dancing with her enchanted Grom partner, even if feet have less target cells and are covered by boots), why Eda´s curse first overtakes her after she starts walking away from Lilith (as she´s undoubtedly feeling sad that she won’t be seeing her sister for a while), or why laughter and Luz´s distress have effect on Eda.
Speaking of the curse, I imagine it functions similarly to cancer. It attacks cells of the bile sac, and cancerous curse cells slowly spread while producing mutated magic hormones that cause the target cells on Eda´s skin to send magic inside the body rather than outside, which causes the transformation. Said curse hormones must be harder to produce, so there’s less of them in Eda´s bloodstream, and as such the curse doesn’t occur all the time. If Eda is drained however, her healthy magic hormones are depleted and therefore the curse hormones have easier time accessing her target cells, transforming her. Similarly, if enough time has passed, enough curse hormones gather to activate the curse. The magic potion Eda takes slows down the process of curse hormone secretion, but it can’t stop it. Similarly, it can’t stop the cancer cell duplication, which is why Eda´s potion isn’t effective cure.
How does Lilith´s pain sharing spell work then? This part is the most complicated to work out. Let´s remember that to activate the spell Lilith has to touch Eda´s forehead with her own. What I believe is happening is that Lilith is “magically” sending specific signal via her brain into Eda´s brain and said signal affects both their bile sacs. The large portion of bile sac cells in Eda´s sac shut down completely, and part of Lilith´s cells swap for Eda´s cancerous curse cells.
That way the hormones produced are still functional, but are in much smaller capacity so Eda´s and Lilith´s magical abilities are both impaired, with Eda losing her magic almost completely (she´s still able to draw partial circle, but there´s so little healthy cells remaining their secretion just isn´t powerful enough) while Lilith´s magical ability is weakened since some healthy cells were swapped for curse cells. It is also possible the structure of curse hormones themselves was somehow affected, but we don´t yet know if Eda or Lilith transform in season 2, although it’s quite likely based on Dana shushing Spencer during recent charity stream when he tries to mention something about “Lilith turning into-”, which we can now assume was going to be “into a beast”.
So there you have it, the biology of Owl House magic, courtesy of two hours of my brain rambling in unholy morning hours.
Illusion magic allows users to create illusions or manipulate others' perceptions. This type of magic is often used for trickery or deception, as it can make things appear different than they actually are. Witches who specialize in illusion magic can create illusions that fool the senses and create confusion. Enchantment magic is another type of magic that is prevalent in the Owl House. This type of magic involves imbuing objects or entities with magical properties. Enchantment magic can be used to enhance the abilities of objects or give them new abilities altogether. Witches who specialize in enchantment magic are often skilled at crafting magical artifacts or potions. In addition to these types of magic, there are also dark and light magic. Dark magic is often associated with negative or forbidden practices and is considered more dangerous and unpredictable. Light magic, on the other hand, is associated with goodness and healing. It is often used to counter the negative effects of dark magic and bring balance to the magical world. Overall, the Owl House showcases a diverse range of magical abilities through its different types of magic. From elemental magic to illusion magic, each type of magic offers unique powers and possibilities for witches and other magical beings. Understanding and harnessing these types of magic is essential for navigating the magical world and unlocking one's full potential as a magical being..
Reviews for "Analyzing the Magical Objects in "The Owl House"
1. Jane - 2/5 - I was really disappointed with "Owl House: Types of Magic". I had high hopes for this show, but it just didn't deliver. The storyline felt scattered and lacked a clear direction. The characters were underdeveloped and seemed one-dimensional. The animation was also subpar, with some scenes feeling rushed and poorly executed. Overall, I found it hard to stay engaged and invested in the show. I wanted to like it, but it fell short of my expectations.
2. Mark - 1/5 - "Owl House: Types of Magic" was a complete letdown for me. The show seemed to rely heavily on cliches and tired tropes, making it feel unoriginal and unimaginative. The humor fell flat, and I didn't find myself laughing at all. The plot was predictable, and the characters were forgettable. I struggled to connect with any of them and was ultimately left feeling utterly uninterested. I would not recommend wasting your time on this show if you're looking for something fresh and exciting.
3. Sarah - 2/5 - I had such high hopes for "Owl House: Types of Magic", but unfortunately, it didn't live up to my expectations. The pacing of the show felt off, with some episodes dragging on while others felt rushed. The magic system introduced in the show lacked depth and was poorly explained, leaving me confused at times. The animation style was not to my taste, and the character designs felt generic. Overall, I was left feeling disappointed and unfulfilled by this series.
4. Michael - 2/5 - "Owl House: Types of Magic" was a show that I just couldn't get into. The main character, Luz, was irritating and lacked relatability. The supporting cast did little to elevate the show, with their personalities feeling forced and uninteresting. The plot was disjointed and felt like a mishmash of different ideas. The animation, while decent, didn't wow me either. I had hoped for more from this series, but unfortunately, it fell flat for me.