Tag: Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha
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Nontraditional Familiars
The archetype of a magical familiar is strong. If you think about it, cats, bats, and other actual, living animals are common images that come to mind. But, not all animal companions are familiars. I have had people ask me if either of my cats are my familiars, and I always want to either laugh…
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Power Sources: Spirit Allies
In pop culture, there are often varying sources of magic power. Some examples of this are divine in nature—such as gods. Others might be gained through contract with a non-divine being, like the Warlock Contracts in Dungeons and Dragons. Supernatural heritage is another example. I thought it would be interesting to explore pop culture magic…
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Paradigm Breakdown: Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha
Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha is a spinoff series that originally aired in 2004. The series begins with an ordinary girl named Nanoha meeting a mage named Yunno—who hails from a different world. He asks Nanoha to help him find 12 ‘Jewel Seeds’ that are scattered in her world. While the plot begins with a very…