Free Magic

Free Magic is that which is unconstrained by the Charter. It existed as the sole magic in the Beginning, but when the Charter was created, it was made “ordered, subject to structure, constrained by symbols.” All Free Magic that remained separate from the Charter became the magic of necromancy.

Unlike the comforting, strengthening nature of its counterpart, Free Magic is unpleasant to use and causes adverse effects on its casters. A hot, acrid metallic odour always identifies the presence of Free Magic. Speaking its spells burns the tongue and blisters the lips. The Disreputable Dog says that the Free Magic which necromancers seek to master “ultimately devours” them, distorting their body and spirit. However, for all its use, the books give no detail into how this type of magic is used.

All necromancers are Free Magic sorcerers. Their bells use the raw power of Free Magic, unconstrained by Charter marks like the Abhorsen’s.

Users of Free Magic
Free Magic is the power of the Necromancers, like Hedge and Chlorr of the Mask.

However, Free Magic is also the constituent part of many creatures:
 * Mogget - One of the Nine Bright Shiners
 * Disreputable Dog - One of the Nine Bright Shiners
 * Ferenk
 * Stilken
 * Hish