Unlocking the Power within Your Book of Shadows as a Solitary Witch

A Book of Shadows, also known as a grimoire, is a personal journal that serves as an important tool for a solitary witch. This magical book contains a wealth of knowledge, spells, rituals, and personal experiences that are unique to the witch who compiles it. **The main purpose** of a Book of Shadows is to record and organize information related to witchcraft and spirituality. It serves as a repository for spells, rituals, invocations, and correspondences. The practitioner can refer back to this book to refresh their memory on specific spells or to gain inspiration for future rituals. **One important aspect** of a Book of Shadows is its personalization.

HISTORY
The quicksilver amulet was first created by the alchemist known as Vyn Durgrugan , the Slug Hunter of Dar’Spelun Slugmarsh. He crafted it while investigating the strange abilities of the karz slugs that inhabit the caverns near the Shroudstone, caused by their consumption of the flora and fauna surrounding the mysterious locale. He was never satisfied with its functionality as the quicksilver amulet also inherited the adverse effects that are common maladies where the veil between sanity and insanity is faint. The instructions for its creation can also be found in Vyn’s alchemical formula journal.

He crafted it while investigating the strange abilities of the karz slugs that inhabit the caverns near the Shroudstone, caused by their consumption of the flora and fauna surrounding the mysterious locale. I would say like 80 of the games that occurs seamlessly and of that other 20 , usually some early treasure production can help fix my mana issue to get Kaalia out like 50 of the time.

**One important aspect** of a Book of Shadows is its personalization. A solitary witch tailors their Book of Shadows to reflect their own path, beliefs, and experiences. It becomes a reflection of their own spiritual journey, with each entry capturing their growth and development as a witch.

Quicksilver Amulet

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jameswarlord on [KFC] Kaalia Friended Chickens

1 week ago

Azoth2099 I've never tried Moxfield! I pre-emptively imported the deck in there (www.moxfield.com/decks/_LTrrj5RfUKsBLkk0pXm4g) just in case but no idea how to go about co-brewing it :)

For a list of cards I wouldn't really like to part with from playing as I enjoy them quite a lot and always play I made this little list:

Cards I enjoy the most

Creatures
• Ancient Gold Dragon
• Ancient Brass Dragon
• Anger
• Aurelia, the Warleader
• Avacyn, Angel of Hope
• Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
• Valkyrie Harbinger Sorceries
• Farewell
• Mythos of Snapdax Instants
• Eerie Interlude Artifacts
• Lightning Greaves
• Quicksilver Amulet
• Swiftfoot Boots Enchantments
• Dragon Tempest
• Land Tax
• Luminarch Ascension
• Necropotence
• Phyrexian Arena
• Phyrexian Reclamation
• Smothering Tithe

Ignawesome on Fiery Death by Dragons

1 week ago

I already swapped Mirror March with the Goblin Engineer ! The Welder might be better in some situations but I just don't wanna draw him with an empty graveyard when the deck struggles so much with card draw and dead draws.

I have tested Sneak Attack and although it's a powerful card, I find it empties my hand too quick and then I run out of gas :(

I've had more luck just using the Quicksilver Amulet , it's more mana expensive but playing dragons as instant before the start of turn and having they stick has worked better than hitting once for 5-10. When I need fast damage I use Zirilan to get Dragon Tyrant :) And if I already drew it, I hope to get a scroll rack, the amulet or get a wheel effect (blazing shoal should also be pretty good)

Housegheist on The Wrath of the Sea

3 months ago

You’re using Quicksilver Amulet … what do you think about Monster Manual … it’s not that mana-extensive…

jdogz32 on Art-Infect

3 months ago

If you want to add blightsteel I'd recommend adding either Quicksilver Amulet or Kuldotha Forgemaster these are easy ways to cheat him down. However most infect decks are all about speed and ramp so I'd stay away from Blightsteel Colossus I have an entire deck based around playing him and it's already hard enough to get him down. Another good one is Vines of Vastwood

iPhalanx on Big Doinks

4 months ago

Update May 2023: I stopped playing the Magic for almost 4 years, back now and made some swaps with newer cards as well as some cards that I should've been running in the first place.

IN

• Arcane Signet
• Kogla and Yidaro
• Surrak and Goreclaw
• Serra's Emissary
• Monster Manual
• Scroll Rack
• Grove of the Burnwillows
• Fire-Lit Thicket

OUT

• Fellwar Stone
• Aura Shards
• Woodfall Primus
• Chaos Warp
• Quicksilver Amulet
• Veil of Summer
• Krosan Verge
• Myriad Landscape

lhetrick13 on Kaalia's Treasure Trove

5 months ago

E q u i v o c a l V i s i o n - Thanks for the compliments! Definitely still a work in progress if you read the notes/updates but it is getting there! It would be so easy to make so MANY Kaalia decks as there are so many good angels, demons, and dragons but so far I am loving the dragon synergy. I really want to get Ancient Gold Dragon added for combos off Terror of the Peaks , Dragon Tempest , or Scourge of Valkas as rolling a ten with no damage modifiers out or no other dragons in play equates to 66 damage :)

I had never seen Zirilan of the Claw . interesting card. You are also not the first to mention Quicksilver Amulet so I really need to add that to the Maybe Board to experiment with. You are right about if people instantly kill Kaalia of the Vast the deck is pretty slow but that is where all those treasure producing enchantments should come in handy! Kaalia speeds up the deck significantly but without her it still does pick up stream, and makes me significantly less of a target until I am a target :)

Personally, I feel like using cards like Sneak Attack to cheat creatures out only to have them possible exiled would do the deck as it is currently built a disservice but that is a unique twist this deck could take with the Flickering. has plenty of cards that you could add in to support that strategy to make it viable and there are enough demons, angels, and dragon with ETBs effects that could be used to punish, tutor, or protect as needed. I mean, could you imagine flickering Dockside Extortionist for 2x treasure production! I may take a stab at this idea in the future as I have never looked into a deck like that but it has potential.

I did take a look at your deck. Blast-Furnace Hellkite looks very similar to Sylvia Brightspear except it is a dragon. I like this! Lots of other angels and demons I had not seen before or would like to add to my deck but room is scarce.

Thanks again for the upvote and your thoughts, I appreciate it!

E q u i v o c a l V i s i o n on Kaalia's Treasure Trove

5 months ago

Very nice deck! I love Kaalia. Love your emphasis on dragons!

I have a couple of suggestions if you're open to them.

Have you considered Zirilan of the Claw ? Very good card if you're having trouble getting Kaalia to stick. People see her, they hate her, they kill her. Having a backup to cheat her out is always good. Along with Quicksilver Amulet . Good ways to make sure you don't get stuck unable to play something. Conjurer's Closet and Teleportation Circle are great in combination with Zirilan and also Sneak Attack . Imagine being able to sneak out a dragon for ONE mana, and then flickering it to untap at your end step and you get to them keep it. That's just insanely good. Or with Zirilan, you get to search for a dragon, give it haste, then flicker it to untap and keep it at the end of your turn. If you'd like, you can always check out my Kaalia deck for other ideas. I love Kaalia. I'd say she's my number one main deck I run. Kaalia's Bounce House

lhetrick13 on Kaalia's Treasure Trove

5 months ago

TheMeadiator - Thanks for the thoughts! So easy to go "nose blind" to your own decks so having some outside eyes is always so great to get needed feedback. I do enjoy the treasure theme but it is definitely not as efficient as it could be with Kaalia at the helm. She has a great ability but it is pretty hit or miss with the treasure product meaning some games I barely make any and others I drown in it with so many produced via Ancient Copper Dragon or a well placed Blood Money .

Hmmm. I had not thought about Quicksilver Amulet for this deck. that is a pretty good idea though and has merit. I will have to think about that but I do love the Ixalan set so good choice :)

Most games, I feel like the deck does not struggle to much in getting four lands to get out Kaalia by turn 4 and that is always the goal to get her out quick and have her swing often and early. I would say like 80% of the games that occurs seamlessly and of that other 20%, usually some early treasure production can help "fix" my mana issue to get Kaalia out like 50% of the time. So pretty consistent.

This is definitely my take at a Kaalia deck and I actually built it around Revel in Riches as I thought that was such a funny win combo that is pretty easy to achieve with the right circumstances. Plus with all the tutors, you can find thing like that pretty easy when desired :)

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**For a solitary witch**, a Book of Shadows is not just a simple record-keeping tool. It also serves as a **source of inspiration**. It may contain dreams, visions, and divination experiences that the witch has had, serving as a source of insight and guidance. **Another significant purpose** of a Book of Shadows is its ability to create a spiritual connection and continuity. It allows a solitary witch to pass down their knowledge and experiences to future generations. By documenting their practices, rituals, and discoveries, a solitary witch ensures that their spiritual legacy is preserved. **Additionally**, a Book of Shadows can function as a **meditative** and **reflective** tool. By writing down their thoughts, insights, and reflections, a solitary witch can gain a deeper understanding of their own path and personal growth. **In conclusion**, a Book of Shadows is a vital tool for a solitary witch, encompassing knowledge, inspiration, personal experiences, and spiritual guidance. It is a reflection of their individual path, providing a means of record-keeping, inspiration, spiritual connection, and personal growth..

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