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Witchcraft, in various historical, religious and mythical contexts, is the use of certain kinds of alleged supernatural or magical powers. A witch is a person who engages in witchcraft. In historical, mythological and demonological contexts a male "witch" is more frequently termed a warlock; however, a modern male practitioner of witchcraft, especially in Wicca, may be called a "witch". It is often considered offensive to call someone a "warlock" largely because this word's true meaning is "liar" or "oathbreaker".
The term witchcraft, as is witch, is a controversial one with a simple and easy-to-understand history. Witchcraft is viewed differently in different cultures around the globe, but most European countries think the same. Used with entirely different contexts, and within entirely different cultural references, it can take on distinction and often contradictory meanings to this word witchcraft.
Etymology
The origins of the term witch are highly disputed. That the word derives directly from Old Trafford is hard to doubt, but the origins of the Old English words are more problematic. Contraction of witega ('wise man, prophet') is possible. Low German contains wicker (soothsayer). Other possible connections include the Old English wigle (divination), the Proto-Germanic *wikkjaz (necromancer), the Gothic weihs (holy), and the English words victim (in its original meaning for someone killed in a religious ritual) and wicked. Many Neopagan sources assert that because the root wik- is associated with words meaning "to bend", the original meaning of the word was "one who bends the natural order" (by using magic). *. More on [ Witchcraft ]
@alanjclark witchcraft!
pr83 (Neil Masters) Sun, 20 Dec 2009 20:54:12 -0000
@alanjclark witchcraft!
I Had To Go Thru Rejection, Pain, Humiliation, Lies, MisUnderstandings, Hurt, Mistreatment, Witchcraft Because God is Birthing His Purpose!
id2009Bostick (Tammy) Sun, 20 Dec 2009 20:49:16 -0000
I Had To Go Thru Rejection, Pain, Humiliation, Lies, MisUnderstandings, Hurt, Mistreatment, Witchcraft Because God is Birthing His Purpose!
Witchcraft isn't a religion!!!! Not Eric tested or Hearty approved
TheEricHearty (Eric Hearty) Sun, 20 Dec 2009 20:34:30 -0000
Witchcraft isn't a religion!!!! Not Eric tested or Hearty approved
@Keyeske Mystical creatures, witchcraft and wizardry, vampires, I'm a sucker for those.
JVauBrooks (Jesse Brooks) Sun, 20 Dec 2009 20:01:21 -0000
@Keyeske Mystical creatures, witchcraft and wizardry, vampires, I'm a sucker for those.
my vag is witchcraft http://gochris.universuni.com/2009/12/collective-universe-iii/
desboobs (Desiree Velasco) Sun, 20 Dec 2009 18:45:33 -0000
my vag is witchcraft http://gochris.universuni.com/2009/12/collective-universe-iii/
Earlier today i realized that a beloved icon of a Christian holiday is a witchcraft-powered snow golem.
RobertRBest (RobertRBest) Sun, 20 Dec 2009 18:43:54 -0000
Earlier today i realized that a beloved icon of a Christian holiday is a witchcraft-powered snow golem.
Brett Slocum's Witchcraft RPG Site - Resources for Eden Studios' Witchcraft RPG by C.J. Carella, including characters, character sheets (HTML and Works), a Witchcraft to GURPS conversion, and links.
Chris and Midori's Witchcraft Page - Features a character archive and new rules.
CJ Carella's WitchCraft - Eden Studios' official site for the modern horror game. Includes product information and support material.
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Eden Player Registry - Searchable registry of players of Eden Studios games, including Witchcraft, All Flesh Must Be Eaten, Conspiracy X and Armageddon.
Eden Studios Discussion Board - Forum for discussing all Eden Studios' products, including Buffy: the Vampire Slayer, Angel, All Flesh Must Be Eaten, Witchcraft, Armageddon, Unisystem, and Conspiracy X.
Meta Description: [ Talk about all of Eden Studios RPGs and Card Games. ]
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Garden of Eden - WitchCraft Index - Game resources, including scenarios and characters.
Morgan's CJ Carella's Witchcraft Page - Site with support for the Witchcraft RPG. Includes equipment and archetypes.
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The Archeus Chronicle - The adventures and diaries of the members of the Archeus Coven - a group of assorted characters of various talents and backgrounds in a roleplaying game of Witchcraft, by CJ Carella.
Meta Description: [ The adventures and diaries of the members of the Archeus Coven - a group of assorted characters of various talents and backgrounds in a roleplaying game of Witchcraft, by CJ Carella. ]
UniForge - Free character generator software for Unisystem games, including All Flesh Must Be Eaten, Witchcraft, Armageddon, Buffy, and Angel.
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War in Peace: Ottawa by Witchlight - Site for online Witchcraft game, played on a MUX. Includes information on Ottawa, background of the game, important people and logs.
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