Wicca
| Wiccan | Tradition |
|---|---|
| Combat | Fire |
| Detection | Water |
| Health | Plant |
| Illusion | Air |
| Manipulation | Earth |
| Drain | Willpower + Intuition (Goddess Wicca) Willpower + Logic (Gardnerian Wicca) |
| Preferred Spells | Analyze Magic, Confusion, Control Emotions, Prophylaxis |
Wiccans generally venerate two deity-like figures,
the Horned God and the Great Mother, although some
believe they are aspects of a single being. Mentor spirits
for the tradition are generally the Wise Warrior for adherents
of the Horned God or the Peacemaker for the Great
Mother. All Wiccan magicians who summon a spirit
show deference and normally make a small payment of
some kind, as the Law of Threefold Return is a constant
theme in the tradition’s teachings.
Wiccan followers are not part of a monolithic entity
but are composed of several different sects or lineages,
frequently called traditions. The largest tradition, known
as Gardnerian or British Traditional Wicca, follows a hierarchal
model of leadership within their covens, with
witches and wizards attaining higher levels of initiation
within the religion through mandated rituals, whether
or not they are Awakened. This tradition is nearly hermetic
in their approach and largely follows The Book of
Shadow. The other traditions are frequently referred to
as the Eclectic or Goddess Wicca and are a collection of
less-structured organizations.
Katherine Stubbard maintains a talismonger shop in
Ontario with a large inventory of ceremonial bowls and
candles for sale. The middle-aged dwarf rarely shows
her talent, although she has stopped three different burglary
attempts since she opened her shop. A member of
the local Gardnerian coven, she frequently helps young
Awakened find places to help their understanding of the
changes affecting them. While the other members of
her coven are unknown, it is unlikely Katherine is alone
in the city. They also seem to have no problem accepting
any strays she decides to keep on rather than pass
off to other magicians, although they are rarely seen in
the area after initiation. One of her first jobs is to remind
newcomers that initiation into a coven is not standard
magic initiation—you do not gain any powers as a result
of the action. You do, she’ll continue, get started on the
right path.
(p50-51 SG)