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Magical Household by Scott Cunningham is a book that delves into the practice of magic within the home. The author encourages readers to create a sacred and magical space within their living environment, transforming their mundane household into a center of spiritual and mystical energy. Cunningham begins by explaining that one does not need to have a large, extravagant home to practice magic effectively. Instead, he encourages readers to focus on the intention and energy they bring into their living space. By setting clear intentions and infusing every aspect of their home with magical energy, individuals can create a powerful atmosphere for their magical workings. The book explores various magical techniques that can be applied within the household, such as using herbs, candles, and crystals to enhance the energy within a space.

Correctly performed hardening will result in a good balance between hardness, toughness and corrosion resistance of the finished knife blade.
Further details of how hardening is carried out

A higher tempering temperature will yield a somewhat softer material with higher toughness, whereas a lower tempering temperature will produce a harder and somewhat more brittle material, as shown by the figure below. I got this idea because I thought I had read that the druids did exactly this with swords and human blood - quenched them in blood to harden the outside, which was accomplished by the high phosphorus content of blood.

The book explores various magical techniques that can be applied within the household, such as using herbs, candles, and crystals to enhance the energy within a space. Cunningham emphasizes the importance of utilizing natural materials and aligning with the cycles of nature to strengthen magical rituals and practices. Furthermore, Magical Household delves into the idea of connecting with the divine within the home.

Quenching swords in dragon blood; why?

Imagine a typical fantasy world. Elves, goblins, dragons, magic. If you were to equate it to a D&D campaign, you would be close enough for proverbial government work. That said, thanks to time and magic, their knowledge of science is more advanced than usual. The people understand germ theory, and atoms (though not sub atomics). One exception is that, in this world, it is popular to quench newly forged swords in dragon's blood instead of oil (or gods forbid, water). This is not just mysticism or cruelty, doing so produces demonstrably superior weapons. And it is not a magical benefit, dragon's blood swords are still better without any detectable powers or while in an anti-magic zone. Why would that be? What physical properties could dragon's blood possess, that would somehow make it better for heat treating blades? And while still being viable blood for a living creature?

$\begingroup$ What qualifications are used to consider a sword "better" if it is treated with blood? $\endgroup$

$\begingroup$ Are we free to alter the chemical composition of dragons' blood to whatever we need it to be? For instance, making it more caustic? Acidic? Iron content? Boiling point? $\endgroup$

$\begingroup$ @Bewilderer Any improvement without a noticeable detriment. Can be sharpened to a narrower edge and hold it better without becoming brittle. Can flex better with losing strength. Whatever would be viable improvement, and is scientifically possible. $\endgroup$

$\begingroup$ Are we assuming that blacksmiths just have vats of dragon blood on-hand? How long does it keep? Are dragons common enough that you can maintain a workable supply of the stuff? Can you improve on your regular sword by sticking it into a dragon? (And how do you trick a dragon to get close enough to your forge to be able to do that before it cools naturally?) $\endgroup$

Cunningham suggests creating small altars or sacred spaces within different rooms of the house, where individuals can connect with their spiritual beliefs and engage in personal rituals. These altars can be adorned with objects and symbols that are personally meaningful, serving as focal points for meditation and magical workings. The book also provides guidance on incorporating magic into everyday tasks and routines. Cunningham suggests infusing cooking, cleaning, and gardening with intention, creating magical rituals and spellwork around these activities. By finding meaning and purpose in the mundane, individuals can transform their daily routines into opportunities for personal growth and spiritual connection. Overall, Magical Household offers practical advice and techniques for infusing magic and spiritual energy into one's home. Cunningham emphasizes the importance of intention, natural materials, and connecting with the divine within the living environment. By taking these principles to heart, readers can transform their household into a sacred space, aligning their magical practice with their everyday lives..

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