How does one summon magic in fantasy stories?

By believing in the magic of the stories. If you truly open your mind and heart to the idea of the book's magic, you might start to see the stories come alive in your imagination.

Well, it varies a great deal. In 'A Song of Ice and Fire', magic seems to be more of an ancient and somewhat unpredictable force. Some people are born with magical abilities like the wargs who can enter the minds of animals. In 'The Lord of the Rings', magic is often in the hands of the powerful beings like Gandalf. He uses his staff and his own inner power to perform magic, which can be things like creating light or influencing the minds of others.

Mostly, in fiction, to study magic, one needs dedication and a passion for it. It could involve apprenticing under a powerful wizard, attending secret magical gatherings, or even making risky deals with magical entities to gain knowledge. And don't forget, perseverance is key as the journey is often full of challenges and setbacks.

Magic can create conflict. For example, if a powerful dark wizard uses his magic to conquer kingdoms, it sets up a struggle for the heroes to overcome. It also drives the story forward. A hero might be on a quest to find a magical item or learn a new magic spell to defeat an enemy. Magic can also add mystery. When strange magical events happen, the characters need to figure out what's going on, like in a story where a town is suddenly covered in an unbreakable magical ice and the characters have to find the source of this magic.

Magic in Warhammer Fantasy Story is a complex and powerful force. There are different winds of magic, like Aqshy (the Fire Wind) and Ghyran (the Life Wind). Wizards have to draw on these winds to cast spells, but it's dangerous as it can attract unwanted attention.

In most fantasy fiction, magic for magicians often involves some form of incantation or spell - casting. They use words, sometimes in an ancient or arcane language, to channel and direct magical energy. For example, in 'Harry Potter', wizards wave their wands and say spells like 'Expelliarmus' to make things happen.

Magic could return to Britain in the fantasy novel because of a shift in the magical ley lines. These are like energy channels for magic in the world of fantasy. If there is a significant cosmological event, such as an alignment of stars or a change in the flow of magical energy from other dimensions, it might cause the ley lines in Britain to start flowing with magic again. This would lead to the return of magic in various forms, from the ability of people to perform spells to the appearance of magical creatures that were once thought extinct.

In alternative magic novels, the magic often has different rules. For example, in traditional fantasy, magic might be very elemental like fire, water, etc. But in alternative magic novels, it could be based on things like words or memories. In 'The Name of the Wind', Kvothe's magic is more about understanding the true names of things, which is different from just waving a wand and casting a spell like in some traditional magic.

To start writing a magic fantasy novel, you need to come up with an interesting concept. Maybe it's a magic object that has the power to change the world, like the One Ring in 'The Lord of the Rings'. After that, think about the rules of magic. Is it limited? Can it be misused? You also have to create a plot. It could be a quest to find a lost magic item, or a battle against an evil magic - user. And don't forget to give your characters distinct personalities and motives.

You can start by creating a magical setting. Picture a forest where the trees can talk and the flowers glow at night. Then introduce a character who is out of place in this setting, like a normal human who accidentally stumbles into this magical forest. Next, introduce a problem or conflict that involves magic. Maybe the magic of the forest is fading and the character has to find a way to restore it.