Once upon a time, in a forgotten village nestled deep within a vast forest, lived a primitive magic practitioner named Kaela. Kaela was unlike anyone else in the village. She possessed a mysterious power that allowed her to connect with the spirits of nature, harness their energy, and use it for the greater good. The villagers were fascinated by Kaela's abilities, though they didn't fully understand the extent of her powers. Some believed she was a witch, while others saw her as a divine being sent to protect the village. The truth, however, lay somewhere in between.
“How can someone be so bad at skating?” complained the stranger, ignoring Hakuryuu's sincere apologies. Rising gracefully from the ground, he shot an aggressive glare at the onlookers who had stopped to watch the incident.
“It was an accident, okay? Get over it, we don't all know how to skate,"
Enter The Ghost, The Warrior, The Princess, and The Liar as they play the game of politics to help the king prevent the doomed future he traveled back in time to fix. Comments Writes really good Kou Empire centric stories and gives good insight to the Kou Empire characters, The Prince s Reckoning being a personal favorite of this troper.
The truth, however, lay somewhere in between. Kaela's connection with nature was profound. She could communicate with animals, heal the sick, and even control the weather.
Fanfic Recs / Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic
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- Recommended by: transparentanswer
- Comments: Writes really good Kou Empire centric stories and gives good insight to the Kou Empire characters, The Prince's Reckoning being a personal favorite of this troper.
- Recommended by: PrinceKaen
- Comments: Writes absolutely AMAZING Juhaku fics. Their writing is great and they come up with very creative AUs. This troper personally favors the childhood!Juhaku stories.
- Recommended by: Jennifer Wilson
- Comments: Why is Vathara not here? Besides her Present-AU Reincarnation complete fic, What Comes Around, Whispers of Fire is thrilling, as is her oneshot Economics. This is the same author who wrote Embers (Vathara)>> for AtLA!
General Fics
- Recommended by: transparentanswer
- Status: Complete
- Sypnosis: Nothing worth gaining is ever gained easily, or painlessly. A throne is won through death, a war is won with destruction and sacrifice, and peace is paid for in blood. Only the ones ruthless enough to commit themselves to these principles can reign. For Ren Kouen, these principles remain unalterable law, no matter how the phantoms of the past try to make him doubt his convictions.
- Comments: While it was quite dark, it does give a good coverage of Kouen's Hidden Depths beneath his blunt character. It also gives a view of Kouen's relationship with Hakuyuu and Hakuren.
- Recommended by: PrinceKaen
- Status: Complete
- Synopsis: The apple does not fall far from the tree. Hakuei and Gyokuen.
- Comments: Very short, but definitely worth a read. There's not very much in canon or fan works about Hakuei and Gyokuen's relationship, and it does a good job of depicting what their mother-daughter relationship could be.
- Recommended by: PrinceKaen
- Status: Complete
- Synopsis: They leave in a flurry of black Rukh, and really, black is all he sees nowadays. He's not bothered by it. Not anymore. (But sometimes, just sometimes. Morgiana.)
- Comments: It's a very well-done look into Fallen!Hakuryuu's thoughts and feelings. His imaginings of Morgiana and Gyokuen are particularly interesting.
- Recommended by: transparentanswer
- Status: Complete
- Sypnosis: "Hakuryuu�? Hakuyuu� you� I had� what happened�" When Gyokuen is finally dead, and Hakuryuu has had his revenge.
- Comments: Beatifully written, and also one of those shots that had long foreshadowed Arba's possession to Hakuei and the likeliness that Gyokuen is also possessed by Arba .
- Recommended by: Dame-Amaryllis
- Status: Complete
- Synopsis: Sinbad should never, ever be left alone to his own devices. Especially not when there are impressionable children and teenagers around for him to corrupt to his degenerate, drunken ways.
Alternate Universe Fics
- Recommended by: tonnocal, Dame-Amaryllis
- Status: Complete
- Synopsis: Alibaba�s life never gets easier. Even in another life. AKA, Magi canon looks like it's going to end up an incredible mess. and the bunnies decided they needed major fixit. As in, reborn in another world level of fix it.
- Notes: Alternate link here .
- Comments: As with all of Vathara's works this is clever and re-imagines the original media as it would actually be lived by real characters going through those lives and making those choices. Just about the only "High-School AU" I can manage because the stakes are raised rather than trivialised - the characters face death and disaster not prom. Although probably there will be a prom, and it will be awesome because Sinbad is the Principal. Prom like the Buffy movie had prom.
- Recommended by: transparentanswer
- Status: Dormant
- Sypnosis: When Aladdin's gang gets saved by a mysterious person, Ja'far decides to investigate on the matter. Follow the adventures of The Black Spirit, who is the new legend of Balbbad's citizens and discover this unexpected hero's past. Alternatively, an AU where Leila left the caravan after her meeting with Aladdin and became a vigilante hero to Balbadd.
- Comments: It's still unclear if Leila did leave Sahsa and the caravan that welcomed her after the first chapter of the manga, but the author seems to have shown it that way. It was dormant for a year before the author took the time to rewrite the story for the grammar.
- Recommended by: transparentanswer
- Status: Dormant
- Sypnosis: "Why did I have to run into Kassim that time?" This is a story that describes what happened if Alibaba was stopped from sneaking out of the palace that fateful night.
- Notes: Alternate link here .
- Comments: An interesting take of Alibaba's path if he never did sneak out of the palace. There's a bit of BL involved but overall, characterization is handled superbly.
- Recommended by: Oshx3, Dame-Amaryllis
- Status: Dormant
- Sypnosis: For Want Of A Nail AU. A landslide means Alibaba has to take an alternate route to Balbadd. Just when he's figured out there's something very weird about his knife. (AU from canon - what if Alibaba missed meeting Cassim when he first hit Balbadd? There�s one other AU element, based on something we know is possible in canon; bunnies wanted to play with it. )
- Comments: Really wonderfully written work by Vathara, who comes up with a different direction that Magi could have gone if Alibaba had had time to get his bearings and come up with a course of action before he was ruthlessly guilt-tripped into leading a band of thieves .
- Recommended by: usuka
- Status: Complete
- Synopsis: Alibaba lifts Cassim from the slums into the palace. Cassim drags him to the throne. (aka the AU in which Cassim robs the treasury via more white-collar methods and navigates Alibaba through the royal court.)
- Comments: This AU is absolutely perfect, if you love Kassim and light political drama then you should definitely read this! I'm not all that eloquent so my words can't accurately describe how GREAT this fic is, but it's honestly amazing. It's excellent! And did I mention that it is TOTALLY in character? You can really tell that a lot of love was put into this work! Please stranger, IF YOU READ NOTHING ELSE THEN READ THIS!!
- Recommended by: transparentanswer
- Status: Dead
- Synopsis: After a war spanning four years, the alliance formed between the Seven Seas Alliance and the Reim Empire has finally managed to bring down the Kou Empire. However, Gyokuen and Al-Thamen flee, abandoning their magi and Kou to the tender mercies of the alliance in hopes of delaying them- with strange 'gifts' in the form of chokers around every prisoner's neck. AU.
- Comments: Well-written characterizations. The author also gives some forms of back-story for several characters such as Hakuryuu from his early days and Kouha's relationship with his mother.
- Recommended by: transparentanswer, Dame-Amaryllis
- Status: Complete
- Sypnosis: Fate wasn't meant to be changed. But a wish made by a young king sends him back in time, resulting four souls from our world to be reborn as influential players to this version of fate. Enter: The Ghost, The Warrior, The Princess, and The Liar as they play the game of politics to help the king prevent the doomed future he traveled back in time to fix. Multiple SI/OCs.
- Comments: By far, this had been considered as one of the best stories in the Magi fandom involving an OC, or a self-insert in that matter, the characters were well characterized and balanced, the author also tried her best to make sure that all characters, including those from canon get to be able to catch up and take levels in badassery.
- Recommended by: PrinceKaen
- Status: Complete
- Synopsis: Modern AU. At first, Hakuryuu's not exactly sure how he'll survive with a lazy, inconsiderate roommate, but eventually he warms up to Judal until he can't imagine their apartment without him.
- Comments: Whether you view Judal and Hakuryuu's relationship as romantic or platonic, this fic is adorable and perfectly captures their relationship. It's funny, heartfelt, and completely in-character.
- Recommended by: Dame-Amaryllis
- Status: Complete
- Synopsis: For Want Of A Nail AU. Alibaba needs his people out from under Kouen's direct influence. Kyougoku needs allies away from both the Kou empire and Sindria. Sinbad's plan. may need a rethinking. (Or, in which Alibaba remembers that communication is key and friendship is magic, leading to an end no-one could have predicted.)
- Recommended by: Dame-Amaryllis
- Status: Complete
- Synopsis: For Want Of A Nail AU. Balbadd's freedom depended not on armies or Metal Vessels, but on trade. Rashid Saluja was not just a king, but a successful merchant in Reim. And Alibaba is his father's son. . Think of what might happen if Alibaba remembered that.
- Recommended by: Dame-Amaryllis
- Status: Ongoing
- Synopsis: Self-Insert Fic. Well-behaved women seldom made history, as the saying went, and she was fine with that. She was entirely content with her new lot in life, even if it came with a name she stole from a girl who was never born and a face that didn't even match that name. She was happy. And then a meddlesome magi decided to throw her into a Dungeon. It was the start of a very distressing trend.
- Notes: Alternate link here .
Shipping Fics
- Recommended by: Dee_Ailf
- Status: Dormant; last updated December 2018
- Sypnosis: Fae dislike nothing more than debt, especially debt to mortals. When Hakuryuu, an UnSeelie prince, awakens maimed and weakened after fleeing Sidhe, he finds himself in the care of the mortal Judal. Touched by the blind act of kindness, he feels honor-bound to repay his life-debt.
- Pairing: Judal/Hakuryuu
- Comments: It is a lot of better fic than what it seems. That means is not the trashy romance one could think only from the synopsis. The characters are IC, it has a very good worldbuilding (one of my favourites faes au) and the romance's timing is almost perfect. And it has a very real plot but the story is slowly showing it, so if you aren't into that please don't read.
- Recommended by: Dame-Amaryllis
- Status: Dormant; last updated September 2018
- Synopsis: "Must you always disappear all the time?" "Well, if I didn't, you'd have nothing to look forward to." She was a curse, something that didn't belong in this world. She'd lived only for herself, but she'd fallen in love with a world she didn't belong in, one filled with wars and troubles, and she'd do anything to protect it.
- Pairings: Sinbad/OC, Kouen/OC
But her powers came with a great responsibility; she had to maintain a delicate balance between the natural world and the human realm. As Kaela went about her daily life, she would often sing a hauntingly beautiful ballad. It told the tale of a young girl who discovered her magical abilities and sought to use them for the betterment of her village. The ballad spoke of the challenges she faced, the sacrifices she made, and the unity she fostered among the villagers. The lyrics of the ballad resonated deeply with the villagers, symbolizing their collective hopes and dreams. They saw themselves in the young girl's journey, as they too longed for a harmonious existence with the natural world around them. Kaela's ballad became a symbol of hope and inspiration for the villagers. They would gather around her, captivated by her melodic voice and the powerful message behind her words. It brought them solace in times of hardship and reminded them of the importance of preserving their connection with nature. Over time, Kaela's ballad became a treasured part of the village's folklore, passed down from generation to generation. It served as a reminder of the primordial magic that flowed through their veins and the responsibility they held as guardians of the natural world. Through her ballad, Kaela not only shared her story but also empowered others to embrace their own unique gifts and contribute to the well-being of their community. Her legacy lived on, woven into the fabric of the village's identity. As the years passed, Kaela's powers began to wane, and she knew her time in the village was coming to an end. But she took solace in knowing that her ballad would continue to inspire and guide future generations. For the magic she possessed was not solely hers; it was a testament to the enduring connection between humans and the natural world, a bond that transcended time and space. And so, as Kaela bid farewell to the village she loved, her ballad echoed in the hearts of the villagers. It served as a reminder that even in the darkest of times, the power of primitive magic would endure, reminding humanity of their place in the intricate web of life..
Reviews for "Revitalizing Ancient Magical Practices Through Ballads"
1. John - ★☆☆☆☆
I was really disappointed with "Primitive magic practitioner ballad". I found the storyline to be confusing and the characters lacked depth. The writing style was also hard to follow and I often found myself having to reread passages to try and understand what was happening. Overall, I just couldn't connect with the book and it left me feeling unsatisfied.
2. Sarah - ★★☆☆☆
While "Primitive magic practitioner ballad" had an interesting premise, I found the execution to be lacking. The pacing was off, with long stretches of nothing happening followed by sudden bursts of action that felt disjointed. The world-building was also underdeveloped, leaving me with more questions than answers. Additionally, I found the writing to be overly verbose and unnecessarily complex. Overall, I didn't enjoy this book as much as I had hoped.
3. Emily - ★★☆☆☆
I had high expectations for "Primitive magic practitioner ballad" based on the positive reviews I had read, but unfortunately, it fell flat for me. The plot felt repetitive and predictable, and the characters lacked depth and development. I also struggled with the excessive use of flowery language and descriptions, which ultimately detracted from the story rather than enhancing it. Overall, I didn't find this book to be engaging or memorable.
4. Robert - ★☆☆☆☆
"Primitive magic practitioner ballad" was a huge disappointment for me. The writing was convoluted and filled with unnecessary metaphors and excessive exposition. The pacing was slow and the story failed to hold my interest. I also found the characters to be uninteresting and lacked chemistry with each other. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone looking for an engaging and well-written fantasy novel.