Shadow Magic is a type of magical ability that exists in the world of Fairy Tail. It is characterized by its dark and sinister nature, often associated with evil intentions and destructive power. Users of Shadow Magic are capable of manipulating shadows to their advantage, creating illusions, and even summoning and controlling shadowy beings. In the Fairy Tail universe, one of the most prominent users of Shadow Magic is Zeref Dragneel, one of the main antagonists of the series. Zeref is known as the "Black Wizard" and is feared for his mastery of Shadow Magic. His ability to control shadows allows him to strike fear into the hearts of his enemies and manipulate others to do his bidding.
Lower promenade on Carnival Magic Club O2 onboard Carnival Magic Club O2 onboard Carnival Magic
Looking forward on the Lanai Starboard side of the Lanai looking forward Starboard side of the Lanai looking aft Hot tubs on Carnival Magic s Lanai Entrance to the Lanai. Ocean Plaza onboard Carnival Magic Upper Magical Promenade onboard Carnival Magic Fun Hub and another Pixels onboard Carnival Magic Plaza Bar onboard Carnival Magic Plaza Cafe onboard Carnival Magic Alchemy Bar.
His ability to control shadows allows him to strike fear into the hearts of his enemies and manipulate others to do his bidding. Shadow Magic can also be seen in the form of various spells and techniques used by different characters in Fairy Tail. One notable example is the spell "Shadow Dragon's Roar," used by Rogue Cheney, a Dragon Slayer who gained the ability to use Shadow Dragon Slayer Magic.
Carnival Magic Virtual Tour
I recently had the chance to board the Carnival Magic in Miami. While I was touring the vessel, I took the opportunity to photograph the ship for a comprehensive tour. This review will cover the public areas and staterooms.
All Carnival ships have a theme and some are more subtle than others. While the Magic’s public rooms are themed after, surprisingly, Magic, the decor isn’t in-your-face about that. What is, are the copious use of shiny metals, bright neon lights and the color turquoise. This is the last ship that their main interior designer and polarizing industry figure Joe Farcus worked on.
The ship is in the Dream-class of vessels launched in 2011. She’s a middle sister in the class, joining her younger sister Carnival Dream (2009) and older sisters Carnival Breeze (2012) and Costa Diadema (2014).
Let’s start the tour with our noted obligatory photos:
Obligatory hallway photo
Hallway on Carnival Magic
Obligatory elevator lobby photo
Random forward elevator lobby onboard Carnival Magic
Obligatory stairwell artwork photo
Artwork adorns the stairwells onboard Carnival Magic
Deck 01The bottom-most deck normally accessed by the public contains only cabins. There’s both inside and outside cabins with windows and portholes on this deck.
Deck 02 Deck 03Main theater onboard Carnival Magic
Aft of that is the Shore Excursion and Guest Services desks.
Guest Services onboard Carnival Magic Shore excursion desk onboard Carnival Magic
Those stop at the main bank of elevators and the ships main lobby.
Main lobby onboard Carnival Magic Magic Lobby
Another new feature of this class is that instead of entering the ship on the promenade and then walking into the atrium, you walk directly into the atrium.
Entrance to Carnival Magic
At the end of the atrium is one of the ships main dinning rooms.
Northern Lights dining room onboard Carnival Magic
Deck three is one of those split decks on Carnival Ships. This means that to reach the aft area, you need to go a deck above or below and then head aft to go back up.
Before entering the dining room, like the previous classes have, the Dream-class have this neat mini-atrium.
Aft atrium onboard Carnival Magic
At the very aft of the ship is the other dining room.
Southern Lights dining room onboard Carnival Magic
As keeps getting mentioned she’s an evolution of the Conquest-class. One noticeable change is the exterior profile of the aft part of decks 0, 1, 2 & 3.
As a result, the windows in the dining room slope the other way.
Southern Lights dining room onboard Carnival Magic
Deck 04Showtime Theatre onboard Carnival Magic
Walking out of the theater is the Pixels photo gallery.
Pixels onboard Carnival Magic
Surrounding the atrium is a Bar and library.
Magic Atrium onboard Carnival Magic
Past those is the second level to the midships dinning room.
Northern Lights dining room onboard Carnival Magic
Unlike other ships of previous class, to reach the aft part of this deck you do not need to walk through the dining room. They created a hallway that leads directly to the aft dining room. Also gone is this area is the large bar/lounge (that’s been moved up one deck).
Restaurant hallway onboard Carnival Magic
I can see myself hunkering down in one of these and getting work done.
Seating in hallway onboard Carnival Magic
Past the midships dining room is the conference center and conference rooms.
Gallery on the Way onboard Carnival Magic Conference center onboard Carnival Magic Conference center onboard Carnival Magic Secret stairway connecting both promenades
Past the conference room is the arcade and teens club off the Lower Magical Way Promenade.
Lower promenade on Carnival Magic Club O2 onboard Carnival Magic Club O2 onboard Carnival Magic
The lower promenade ends at the second floor of the aft atrium.
Aft atrium onboard Carnival Magic
At the very aft is the second floor of the aft dining room.
Southern Lights dining room
Deck 05Looking forward on the Lanai Starboard side of the Lanai looking forward Starboard side of the Lanai looking aft Hot tubs on Carnival Magic’s Lanai Entrance to the Lanai
Back inside at the very front of the deck is the top floor of the main theater.
As you exit that, you are at the top-most deck of the main atrium in which you can completely walk around it.
Overlooking the Magic Atrium Overlooking the Magic Atrium
Surrounding the atrium are the Fun Shops.
The Fun Shops onboard Carnival Magic
At the aft part of the atrium you see the Cherry on Top candy store.
Cherry on Top on Carnival Magic
Exiting the atrium you walk through the Hat Trick Casino.
Hat Trick Casino on Carnival Magic
Exiting only on the starboard side you emerge in Ocean Plaza. This is the reimagining of the bar/lounge from a deck below. The area contains a bar, cafe and the Fun Hub.
Ocean Plaza onboard Carnival Magic Upper Magical Promenade onboard Carnival Magic Fun Hub and another Pixels onboard Carnival Magic Plaza Bar onboard Carnival Magic Plaza Cafe onboard Carnival Magic Alchemy Bar
Just outside on the starboard side is the first of two signature Guy Fieri restaurants onboard. This one is Guy’s Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que.
Guy’s Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que joint onboard Carnival Magic
Past the Ocean Plaza is a shorter promenade with seating on the starboard and the Red Frog Pub on port.
Red Frog Pub Red Frog Pub Red Frog Pub
Aft of the pub is the night club Vibe Dance Club.
Vibe Dance Club onboard Carnival Magic
Exiting the promenade there’s the Play It Again Piano Bar.
Piano Bar onboard Carnival Magic
Opposite that is the Prime Steakhouse.
Prime Steakhouse onboard Carnival Magic Prime Steakhouse onboard Carnival Magic
At the very back of the deck is the alternate lounge Spotlight.
Top of the aft atrium Spotlight Lounge onboard Carnival Magic
Hat Trick Casino on Carnival Magic
This spell allows Rogue to release a powerful blast of dark energy in the form of a dragon's roar, capable of causing significant damage to his opponents. Furthermore, there is also a Dark Guild within Fairy Tail called "Grimoire Heart," which specializes in the use of Shadow Magic. The members of Grimoire Heart are skilled in manipulating shadows to conceal their presence, infiltrate enemy lines, and launch surprise attacks. Their mastery of Shadow Magic makes them formidable adversaries for the Fairy Tail guild. Despite its ominous nature, not all instances of Shadow Magic in Fairy Tail are evil. Some characters, such as Midnight and Meredy, who were once affiliated with the dark guild "Oración Seis," later choose to align themselves with the protagonist guild, Fairy Tail. They utilize their Shadow Magic abilities for the greater good, using their powers to protect and aid their friends. In conclusion, Shadow Magic is an intriguing aspect of the Fairy Tail series. Its dark and mysterious nature adds depth to the magical world of Fairy Tail, providing both allies and enemies with unique abilities and challenges. Whether used for good or evil, Shadow Magic remains a potent force to be reckoned with in the realm of Fairy Tail..
Reviews for "The Philosophy of Shadows: Fairy Tail's Shadow Magic and Existentialism"
1. Emily - 2 stars
I was really disappointed with "Shadow Magix Fairy Tail". The storyline felt disjointed and the characters were poorly developed. It almost felt like the author had lost interest halfway through and just threw in random plot twists without any purpose. The pacing was slow and the world-building lacked depth. Overall, it was a frustrating read that didn't live up to my expectations.
2. James - 1 star
I found "Shadow Magix Fairy Tail" to be a complete waste of time. The writing was incredibly dull and lacked any creativity. The dialogue felt forced and the interactions between the characters were awkward. I couldn't connect with any of them, and the supposed "magical" elements of the story were poorly explained and felt incredibly contrived. I struggled to finish it and wouldn't recommend this book to anyone.
3. Sarah - 2 stars
I had high hopes for "Shadow Magix Fairy Tail", but unfortunately, it fell flat for me. The plot had potential, but it was executed poorly. The action sequences were confusing and difficult to follow, making it hard to stay engaged in the story. The romance subplot felt forced and lacked any real chemistry between the characters. Overall, it was a lackluster read that didn't live up to its promising premise.
4. Michael - 2 stars
"Shadow Magix Fairy Tail" was a disappointment for me. The writing style was bland, and the pacing was all over the place. The characters lacked depth, and their motivations were never fully explored or explained. It felt like the author was trying to cram too many ideas into one book without fully fleshing them out. The result was a messy and unsatisfying read that I wouldn't recommend to others.
5. Rebecca - 1 star
I couldn't finish "Shadow Magix Fairy Tail". The writing was amateurish, with flat descriptions and repetitive phrases. The plot was confusing, and the world-building was weak. The characters were one-dimensional and lacked any significant growth. It was a struggle to get through the first few chapters, and I eventually gave up on it. I wouldn't waste my time on this book.