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[rm]

I reached a critical point in Melusine on the subway this morning. If what I think is about to happen happens, it's indication #784545 that I really need to make a list of "occult texts you should read before attempting to use sex magick as a major plot device in your fantasy novel."

Maybe no one cares but me, but I care!

Just because the magick in your fantasy novel isn't real doesn't mean it doesn't have to have internal consistancy, a justification for its processes (why you have to do x instead of y) and some sort of philosophical underpinning. Magick _is_ science, and deciding that it's not and therefore doesn't need rules, FUCKS YOUR NOVEL UP.

Thank you.

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[rm.livejournal.com]

I actually may put this together and post it, but I don't want to do it as an off the top of my head thing, but rather something pretty detailed with reasoning listed.

It's something someone should do about alchemy as well.

[earthgoat.livejournal.com]

I definitely would love to see your list and reasons behind each!