Divination is the practice of seeking knowledge of the future or hidden information through supernatural means. Throughout history, various methods of divination have emerged in different cultures and societies worldwide. One particular type of divination is known as "forms of divination". Gorms of divination are a set of practices and methods that are unique to the Scandinavian and Norse cultures. These forms of divination were commonly used by the ancient Norse people to seek guidance, make predictions, and gain insight into the unknown. One of the most well-known Gorms of divination is the casting of rune stones.
Jake: Nice.
Fallen Heroine She turns into an insecure, evil mastermind bent on keeping the cookbook forever, thanks to being the victim of the downside used to restore the magic spice garden and save magic from the last season s antagonist. However, despite their frequent arguments, Hailey and Hannah love each other very much and, as Hailey is her older sister, she cares a lot about Hannah s health.
One of the most well-known Gorms of divination is the casting of rune stones. Runes are an ancient writing system that originated from the Germanic peoples, including the Norse. Each rune has a specific meaning and symbolism, and the Norse people believed that by casting and interpreting the runes, they could receive messages from the gods or ancestors.
Characters / Just Add Magic: The Girls
The chosen protectors of the Cookbook through Seasons 1-3 who also happen to be incredibly great friends.
- Character Development: All three of them have evolved greatly throughout the series' run thanks to each other's influence.
- Expy: The trio is awfully similar to the main trio from Charmed (1998). bonus points for both girl trios finding the magic book in an attic.
- Fatal Flaw: One of the key reasons the girls are all so relatable to audiences is that they all have major common flaws that define their characters which they often try to overcome.
- Kelly: Her desire to take charge and not listen to her peers, stubbornness, overreliance on magic, and insecurities over losing her closest friends.
- Hannah: Her constant extreme paranoia over everything, desire to be proficient in everything including her classes
- Darbie: Her inability to take charge, her clumsiness
Kelly Quinn
Played By: Olivia Sanabia; Sam Sonnett (young)
- Addictive Magic: She quickly becomes addicted to the use of magic in Season 2. Her friends even stage an intervention for her.
- Big Sister Instinct: Despite their constant arguments and differences, Kelly truly does love her younger brother Buddy, and will defend him from harm without hesitation.
- Character Development: She spends the first two seasons as a self-centered protector who's not only addicted to cookbook magic and perfectly willing to do whatever it takes to solve the mystery, not caring about who he hurts, she was also overly independent, and often viewed herself as superior to others, turning down their sides of the story. These points were even lampshaded when Kelly goes full baddie in Season 3. However, she does get over it and learns how to properly work with others, and even gives up her magic addiction after some time.
- Control Freak: Kelly can be pretty controlling with the magic.
- Fallen Heroine: She turns into an insecure, evil mastermind bent on keeping the cookbook forever, thanks to being the victim of the downside used to restore the magic spice garden and save magic from the last season's antagonist.
- The Hero: Technically, all three of the main girls can be considered this, but she's the one who gets the most focus.
- Hypocrite: She yells at Mama P for using the cookbook's magic for her own self-gain, even though she herself has also used the book for selfish desires — not as bad, but still.
- The Leader: She prides herself as being this, considering she's the one who obsessed with the cookbook and the magical mysteries the most.
Kelly: I taste chicken. mushrooms. serrano. ooh, and tarragon. No, not tarragon. it�s roasted cumin.
Jake: Nice.
Kelly: Cooking�s in my blood.
Hannah Parker-Kent
Played By: Aubrey Miller; Reagan Kraemer (young)
- The Ace: She's shown to be very smart when it comes to schoolwork. In fact, she once stated the lowest grade she got was a B, and that was in a dream.
- Brainy Brunette: Has brown hair and is the studious, organization-driven one of the trio.
- Character Development: She starts off as an academic Control Freak, who was determined to get straight As in each of her classes, is always stressed out over the littlest things, and would constantly overwork and didn't always get along with her teachers. But later on, she stops being so overly paranoid with her surroundings and begins to mellow out and adjust to any changes that may occur
- Control Freak: Hannah takes her schoolwork very seriously. A little too seriously.
- Nice Girl: Serious and nerdy moments aside, she's very friendly, loyal and would occasionally goof off with her friends.
- Only Sane Woman: Falls into this whenever Kelly's too obsessed with the Cookbook magic and Darbie's not taking things seriously enough.
- Race Lift: She was of Hispanic descent in the book the series was based off, her last name being Hernandez, but is Caucasian in the series.
Darbie O'Brien
Played By: Abby Donnelly; Lenore Brown (young)
- A Birthday, Not a Break: In Just Add Birthdays. Not only does Darbie have to keep a half-their-aged Kelly and Hannah out of trouble, but she also had to break into Mama P's pantry to get the ingredients for the cure. Doing it at night also helps.
- Brilliant, but Lazy: She's a pretty nice girl, but she's quick to turn to the magic cookbook every time something goes wrong, for all she knows, the side-effect could make the problem worse. Hannah calls Darbie on this in one episode. Plus, she hates math and tried to put her math teacher under an itch spell, which Hannah quickly rejects. In one episode she said that if they taught magic in school she wouldn't sleep in class. Except. yes she would.
- Character Development: She used to be The Load of the trio, who didn't serve much of a role aside from being the comic relief. Not to mention she was an absolute pushover and could never stand up for herself. This changes dramatically in the later seasons where she not only displays Hidden Depths and starts to actually contribute and support the gang in helpful ways, she also Grew a Spine and becomes a true independent hero in her own unique way.
- Does Not Like Spam: One episode stated that Darbie doesn't like Jell-O.
- As a matter a fact, there's quite a bit of food Darbie doesn't like, and only eats because of the magic that comes with it.
The runes were typically carved onto small stones or pieces of wood and then thrown onto a cloth or a flat surface. The patterns formed by the runes would then be analyzed and interpreted to reveal information or guidance. Another form of divination among the Norse people was called seidr. Seidr was a shamanic practice that involved entering into a trance state to communicate with spirits and beings from other realms. Seidr practitioners, known as seidrkonas or seidrmenn, would perform rituals and use various methods, such as chanting, drumming, and gestures, to connect with the spirit world. Through this communication, they would seek insights, receive prophecies, and perform magical acts for divination. Apart from rune casting and seidr, other Gorms of divination included reading omens in nature, such as the flight patterns of birds or the behavior of animals, as well as interpreting dreams. The Norse people believed that these natural signs and visions held messages from the gods or supernatural beings, providing guidance or warning about future events. Gorms of divination played a significant role in the lives of the Norse people, providing them with a way to navigate the uncertainties of the world and gain understanding of the spiritual forces at play. These ancient practices have continued to captivate and inspire people today, as they offer a glimpse into the rich and mystical traditions of the Norse cultures..
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1. Samantha - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with "Gorms of Divination". The story felt disjointed, and I couldn't connect with any of the characters. The writing style was also confusing, with unnecessary metaphors and excessive descriptions that added nothing to the plot. The pacing was too slow, and there were several plot holes that were never addressed. Overall, it was a frustrating read, and I wouldn't recommend it.
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3. Amanda - 2 stars - I had high hopes for "Gorms of Divination", but unfortunately, it fell short. The storyline had potential, but it was executed poorly. The pacing was inconsistent, with moments of fast-paced action followed by tedious and unnecessary descriptions. The characters were underdeveloped, and their motivations felt forced. The ending was also unsatisfying and left many loose ends. Overall, it was a lackluster read that didn't live up to its potential.
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