The trait for users of evil magic having become degenerated via excessive use of dark magic. Sub-power of Dark Arts. Variation of Evil Degeneracy. Opposite to White Magic Improvement.
Also Called[]
- Dark Magic Corruption
Capabilities[]
Users with this ability are afflicted with a degenerative curse due to excessive use of forbidden and dark magic. This transforms them into monstrous forms with fantastical abilities, usually at the cost of becoming addicted to dark magic.
The degeneration can start slowly or be a rapid change, but if left unchecked, it can transform the individual into a demon or other negative-aligned creature, due to deforming not just the body and mind but the very soul itself.
Dark Magic Degeneracy is one of many sub-types of degenerative curses and thus, is reserved for individuals who are specifically stated to be transformed into such a state by their devotion to the dark arts.
Applications[]
Due to its nature, Dark Magic Degeneracy is a highly varied state and is often unique to each character or faction, thus they may have any number of abilities but some of the more common include:
Associations[]
Limitations[]
- As a cursed state this inevitably weakens an individual in some fashion, be it body, mind or spirit.
- prolonged degeneracy may result in destruction or demonization.
- Purification abilities may be able to reverse the degenerative qualities, in this case white magic abilities are especially potent.
- Often become addicted to dark magic.
Known Users[]
- Willow Rosenberg (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
- Bedlams (European Folklore)
- Tom Riddle/Lord Voldemort (Harry Potter)
- Yamauba (Japanese Folklore)
- Darkhold Users (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
- Emperor Belos/Philip Wittiebane (The Owl House)
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