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'''Arcana''' is a broad category of numinous phenomena involving the manipulation of the natural world. They are often referred to collectively as the '''arcane sciences''', the '''arcane arts''', or the '''occult'''. What falls under this category is dependent upon the time and place, but often included are divination, alchemy, telepathy, pyromancy, etc. In meta terms, arcana is '''arcane magic'''. | '''Arcana''' is a broad category of numinous phenomena involving the manipulation of the natural world. They are often referred to collectively as the '''arcane sciences''', the '''arcane arts''', or the '''occult'''. What falls under this category is dependent upon the time and place, but often included are divination, alchemy, telepathy, pyromancy, etc. One who makes practical use of such arts is called an [[arcanist]]. In meta terms, arcana is '''arcane magic'''. | ||
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Arcana is a broad category of numinous phenomena involving the manipulation of the natural world. They are often referred to collectively as the arcane sciences, the arcane arts, or the occult. What falls under this category is dependent upon the time and place, but often included are divination, alchemy, telepathy, pyromancy, etc. One who makes practical use of such arts is called an arcanist. In meta terms, arcana is arcane magic.