The Necron spell cards are a set of cards that contain various spells used by the Necron faction in the Warhammer 40,000 tabletop game. These cards provide players with a convenient way to access and use the spells in their games. **The Necrons** are a race of ancient robotic beings who have managed to cheat death and claim immortality. They have access to powerful and advanced technology, including the ability to manipulate energy and cast devastating spells. The spell cards provide players with a selection of spells, each with its own unique effect. These spells can be used to buff the Necron units, debuff enemies, or cause direct damage.
The fear that you (or your students) will read a problematic book and it will create more work later in the form of “unlearning” may seem like a reasonable concern, but it’s not a helpful place to dwell. You’re going to read problematic books! You just will. You’re going to consume media that ends up not serving you in the long run, or that you’ll enjoy at the time and then question as you gain more experience. You’ll think some piece of history is one-hundred percent factual, and then new research will come out that will totally raze your worldview. Learn to be excited when this happens, and not discouraged.
It s perfectly possible to read something questionable and not be ruined by it and reading only really great books, by the way, is not an assurance of wisdom or moral character. How on earth can anyone be expected to get off on the right foot and learn things correctly when they have to wade through a cesspool of misinformation, both online and on bookstore shelves.
These spells can be used to buff the Necron units, debuff enemies, or cause direct damage. The spells are divided into different categories, such as offensive, defensive, and utility spells, allowing players to tailor their strategy to the specific needs of the game. Using the spell cards is straightforward.
Learning and Unlearning Witchcraft: Can Bad Info Ruin Your Practice?
My book, The Witch’s Path: Advancing Your Craft at Every Level, is out on Wednesday! Written during a period of personal burnout, it’s a book about taking next steps as a witch (but really, could apply to magicians and occultists more broadly). Whether you’re an exhausted group leader, an armchair occultist who needs a shove, or an overwhelmed beginner trying to figure out how to create something meaningful for yourself, The Witch’s Path has you covered. I draw on my background as a classroom teacher to discuss core concepts that apply regardless of tradition, differentiating exercises to challenge readers at all levels of practice and experience.
The following is an excerpt from my chapter about literacy, research, and how we go about learning and teaching witchcraft. Enjoy!
Unlearning
It can be tricky hunting for advice from other Witches, especially on social media. There are a lot of cynics out there who paint a dire picture of the quality of information circulating in Witchcraft spaces. Maybe you’ve heard from them about all the dangerously bad books that are supposedly out there. There are even more bad blogs, bad channels, and bad social media posts, they say. There’s just badness all around, making it impossible for anyone to really learn anything genuine. False teachings, and incorrect history, and shoddy magical techniques, and misinterpretations of traditional material, and goodness knows what else. How on earth can anyone be expected to get off on the right foot and learn things correctly when they have to wade through a cesspool of misinformation, both online and on bookstore shelves? If only everything was peer reviewed, or curated by experts. If only publishers would stop appealing to the lowest common denominator, come the angry cries. If only beginner witches would get off social media, get serious, and do the work. Am I right, or am I right?
It sounds kind of silly when I actually write it down like that, and it should. This is a lot of melodrama and fearmongering. Still, these are some very common anxieties in Witchcraft communities. They often leave beginners to worry that they’re going to read a book that’s full of misinformation and that it’s going to hobble their progress in the Craft. Meanwhile, covenleaders and Witchcraft teachers worry that they’re going to wind up with students who’ve been exposed to that misinformation, and then they’re going to have to help them “unlearn” something. Practically everywhere you look there are Witches in public spaces complaining about how damaging the wrong book can be. We talk about authors leading people astray, or social media influencers ruining the next generation of practitioners, but it’s time to chill out and put things in perspective.
When I first came to the Craft, I read books that more experienced practitioners told me were going to ruin my later experiences as a Witch. I was told that I wasn’t serious because I was learning from Witchcraft books that were aimed at young people, and that made Witchcraft seem easy and approachable (lots of people seem to think Witchcraft is only authentic when it’s difficult and painful). This wasn’t serious Witchcraft, people said to me. I read histories online that I later found out were untrue, and I experimented with magical philosophies and systems that weren’t very effective. I met a lot of people over the years that gave me advice that turned out to be wrong or unhelpful. I also made a ton of mistakes when it came to my public behavior, how I interacted with my elders and fellow seekers and, later, how I ran a coven and taught within my own tradition.
It was all part of a process. Learning takes time, and it’s not simply a matter of reading the “correct” books, getting the “real” training, or knowing the “right” people. It’s a mixed bag, pretty much anywhere you look.
The fear that you (or your students) will read a problematic book and it will create more work later in the form of “unlearning” may seem like a reasonable concern, but it’s not a helpful place to dwell. You’re going to read problematic books! You just will. You’re going to consume media that ends up not serving you in the long run, or that you’ll enjoy at the time and then question as you gain more experience. You’ll think some piece of history is one-hundred percent factual, and then new research will come out that will totally raze your worldview. Learn to be excited when this happens, and not discouraged.
When I was in the ninth grade, another kid in my chemistry class asked our teacher how he would feel if some new scientific knowledge came out that rendered the periodic table of elements obsolete. My chemistry teacher—who was the best, by the way—said, “That would be incredible! It would mean that humanity was making progress. And wouldn’t it be exciting to get to learn something brand new?”
That’s exactly how I felt when I graduated from my beginner Wicca books and began reading scholarly works on Witchcraft, books of ceremonial magic, and books on Wiccan theology and tradition. Everyone needs to start somewhere, and what seems “bad” to you may be exactly what someone else needs to take the next step forward. Does that mean that every book and blog post gets a free pass from critique? No, of course not! But critique the content, not the person who is consuming it without another point of reference. It’s perfectly possible to read something questionable and not be “ruined” by it (and reading only really great books, by the way, is not an assurance of wisdom or moral character).
If you’re in a position of authority, consume widely and disseminate those materials that you feel are the most accurate and helpful, and do so without allowing your ego to lead you to believe that you already know everything and can’t learn from contemporary voices. If you’re a newcomer, read with discernment and apply the same kinds of tests that you might use when evaluating other sources outside of the Witchcraft community (whether teachers, courses, social media pages, or books). You might be new to Witchcraft, but you’re probably not new to figuring out when someone has an agenda that doesn’t align with yours, when it’s time to look for a second opinion, and when a text is inherently problematic (racist, sexist, transphobic, or otherwise worthy of the dumpster out back). Use those skills you’ve already developed elsewhere just by being a thinking person out in the world.
Learning is an ongoing process. You don’t “unlearn” things—you analyze why they were meaningful at the time, what should change, and then you take the next step forward. That’s all any of us can do.
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Each player starts the game with a certain number of cards in their deck. During their turn, a player can play a spell card by spending the required resources. Once a spell card is played, its effect is resolved, and the card is discarded. Players can also draw new spell cards during the game, allowing them to replenish their hand and access a wider variety of spells. The spell cards add an additional layer of strategy to the game, as players must carefully choose which spells to use and when to play them. Timing is crucial, as using the right spell at the right moment can often turn the tide of battle in the Necron player's favor. In conclusion, the Necron spell cards are a valuable tool for the Necron player, providing access to a wide range of powerful spells. These cards allow players to customize their strategy and give the Necron faction an edge on the battlefield..
Reviews for "Summon the Necron Lords with Spell Cards"
1. John - 2 stars - I was really disappointed by the "Deck of necron spell cards". The artwork is not very appealing and the quality of the cards is subpar. They feel flimsy and easily bent. Additionally, I found that the spells included in the deck were not as powerful or diverse as I had hoped. Overall, it was a letdown and I wouldn't recommend it.
2. Sarah - 3 stars - While the concept of the "Deck of necron spell cards" is interesting, I found the execution lacking. The descriptions of the spells were often unclear and confusing. It was difficult to understand how to properly utilize each spell and what effects they would have. In addition, the design of the cards made it hard to quickly identify the spells I needed during gameplay. Overall, it was a frustrating experience and I was not satisfied with the product.
3. Michael - 1 star - I had high hopes for the "Deck of necron spell cards", but they fell short in every aspect. The artwork was uninspiring and lacked the detail and creativity I expected. The spells themselves were underwhelming and did not offer any unique or interesting mechanics. On top of that, the quality of the cards was extremely poor, with them easily tearing and showing signs of wear after just a few uses. I would not recommend this product to anyone.