The Spellbound Archive Series - Magic type 2 - Illusion Magic

The Magic Codex

Apr 03, 2026

Introducing the Spellbound Archives

The Spellbound Archives is a new series that will discuss the world of Erudus. Today’s post is the second key of magic. In the following weeks, information on how magic works, the 13 keys, and the Magus Alliance, will be discussed further. Other elements of Erudus, such as creatures, world building, and sound will be explored.

What is Illusion Magic?

Illusion magic is used to change perception, and to make others see and hear things that aren’t real. In rare cases, a master of illusion, can use her abilities to brainwash others into doing things. The second key is usually used to deceive.

Although, elements of illusion are used in the other 12 keys, mastering it is rare. When an individual does, it is mostly used in the following ways.

Hiding commands within other sounds.
Brainwashing others into believing things that are not true.
Making people perform actions that they would otherwise not do.
To show others visions of what can not be usually seen. ex. ghosts.
To show others a skewed vision of reality.
Transforming personality, beliefs and actions.
Inserting repetitive words or sounds into a individual’s mind. In rare occasions it is used to destroy others.

The color of this magic.

Peach

Who Uses High Illusion Magic?

Mistral - the god of discord - Mistral, uses illusion magic to brainwash the people of Erudus. He commands them to kill others, so he can obtain energy. He has mastered this type of magic.
Komar Mainin, brother to the head of the Water Weavers. - Komar uses illusion magic to steal, brainwash and kill. He is no longer considered a member of the Water Weavers. His brother evicted him from his home, and sent him to the dead lands, where Komar has used his abilities to become one of the most powerful sorcerers
Chaiz Wolfbound III, the fixer in the Magus Alliance. Chaiz is one of the few individuals, who has mastered this kind of magic, to help others. Because he has mastered other keys, he uses illusion sparingly, as there is danger that the magic will force him to become evil. He has only used it to show others the supernatural. Chaiz is embarrassed that he is a master of this key.

Limitations and Costs of Illusion Magic

People who are new or relatively inexperienced in illusion magic, find it hard to control others. Often victims can see they are being manipulated and seek revenge.

Masters in Illusion magic cannot affect more than one person at a time. They can occasionally change a person’s beliefs permanently, but if they can, it comes at a cost. This type of magic is addictive, and too much use can cause the belief that manipulation is normal, they use illusion more, and the thirst for power grows.

When a maga has finished learning the basics of illusion, they must keep learning it until the key is mastered. If they stop, the magic backfires, causing madness.

Illusion magic is a haven for evil. Individuals who have mastered this key are avoided, feared and often killed.

Society, Technology and Daily Structures.

Illusion magic used to be more prevalent in the ancient’s times, and was so abused, that there was a fear that it would be used to destroy civilizations. The Magus Alliance was forced to hunt down and eradicate illusionists. It is now a rare key in the universe.

The people who use this type of magic are often thieves, and murderers. They don’t usually band together, as each individual wants to obtain ultimate power. When illusionists work together, it is only for a short time, and only for an important reason.

The dead lands are attractive to these people. In these lands, there is no governing body, no rules, and no prisons. These people of the dead lands believe in the superiority of illusionists, and their right to kill.