Anything is possible with Illusion magic—or, rather, anything seems possible.

A tradition steeped in artifice and subterfuge, Illusion spells fool the senses, causing creatures to see, hear, smell, taste, and feel things that aren’t real. The potency of Illusion magic is such that although it traffics in the unreal, people affected by the spells perceive the illusions as if they were real, often to their detriment.

Some people deride students of the tradition, calling them fantasists, fakers, and swindlers, but few can help but marvel at the wonders they can create with a wave of the hand. Illusionists can create a monster from threads of magic or use those same spells to create walls of fire or steel-clad henchmen or to conceal a yawning pit. They can alter the cut and color of their clothing with a gesture, or conceal the taste of poison that darkens the king’s cup. They create their own realities, and that’s just the way they like it.

The Illusion tradition most likely has its origin with the faeries, since those immortals often make use of such spells to deceive and mislead their foes. Its utility and flexibility have caused it to spread across the continent, and magic-users of all walks and backgrounds benefit from discovering it and learning its spells.