The witchcraft accusations in Salem and other provinces were a dark and troubling chapter in American history. During the late 17th century, there was a widespread belief in witchcraft, fueled by superstition, fears, and religious fervor. This belief led to a series of witchcraft trials and executions, with Salem being the most famous and deadliest example. In 1692, a small town in Massachusetts called Salem Village was gripped by hysteria and paranoia. A group of young girls started exhibiting strange behaviors, which were attributed to witchcraft. These girls accused several women of being witches, leading to a chain reaction of accusations and trials.

Wild Magic Quotes

“Does your ma know you're this silly?" she demanded tartly.
He nodded, comically sad. "The few gray hairs she has on her head are my doing. But" — with an exaggerated change of mood — "I send her plenty of money, so she can pay to have them dyed!"
"I hope she beat you as a child," Onua grumbled.”
― Tamora Pierce, Wild Magic

“If you look hard and long, you can find us. If you listen hard and long, you can hear any of us, call any of us that you wish.”
― Tamora Pierce, Wild Magic

“The person who commits an action is the one responsible for it, not the people he commits the action upon.”
― Tamora Pierce (Author), Wild Magic

“Men broke into their homes, killed their families, threatened you--and you won't let them do anything for fear you'll be hurt. That's selfish. How would you like it if I took your bow and said I cared too much about you to let you fight?”
― Tamora Pierce, Wild Magic

“Before she knew it the afternoon was done, and the trainees were taking their new mounts to the stables for grooming. Daine, Onua, Buri, and Sarge helped then too, though Daine couldn't see how she could ever be comfortable telling a twenty-year-old man he was missing spots on the pony he was grooming. She did try it: "Excuse me, trainee what did you say your name was?"
Blue gray eyes twinkled at her over his cream-colored mare's back.
"I didn't. It's Farant. "
His blond hair curled thickly over his head, almost matching the pony's in color.
"Thank you. Trainee Farant, you're missing spots. "
"Not at all, sweetheart. I'm just combing too fast for you to see. " "Trainee Farant, you're missing spots!" Sarge boomed just behind Daine. She thought later she actually might have levitated at that moment certainly Farant had. Next time the assistant horsemistress tells you something, don't flirt correct it!" He moved on, and Daine pressed her hands against her burning cheeks. Farant leaned on his mare and sighed.
"Yes, Assistant Horsemistress. Right away. " He winked at her and went back to work. Daine went to Sarge as the trainees were finishing up.
"Sarge, I-" He shook his head. Daine thought if he leaned against the stable wall any harder, it would collapse. How did a human, without bear blood in him, get to be so large?
"Not your fault. These city boys see you, you're young, sweet-lookin'",he winked at her,"they're gonna try to take advantage. If they can't keep their minds on the job after I've had them two weeks already in my patty-paws, then I ain't been doing my job right. "
His grin was wolfish. "But that can be fixed. "
Seeing her open mouthed stare, he asked, "Something the matter, my lamb?" She closed her jaw.
"No, sir. I just never met nobody like you. "
"And if you're lucky, you won't again, " muttered Buri, passing by.”
― Tamora Pierce, Wild Magic

“Your ma was a leech with bad teeth,” she taunted. Onua laughed in spite of herself. “Your da was a peahen. I know chickens with more brains than you!”
― Tamora Pierce, Wild Magic

“Onua smiled. She knew an old grievance when she heard one. “Then why wear ’em? Get yourself breeches and a shirt like me.” Daine gaped at her. “Men’s gear? With folk talking about me all the time as is?” Onua shook her head. “You’re not home now. The rules have changed.” Daine opened her mouth to object—then closed it. She looked at her skirts. To be rid of them, and the petticoats . . . it hit her, really hit her, that she was free of Snowsdale. What could they do to her now?”
― Tamora Pierce, Wild Magic

“I'm sorry, I didn't mean--"
"To speak of it?" asked the K'mir. Diane nodded. "You have to, just to bleed off the poison from the memory.”
― Tamora Pierce, Wild Magic

“Boys worry just as much about their looks as girls do. We only hide it better.”
― Tamora Pierce, Wild Magic

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Wild magic

Wild magic is a special type of magic, different from the standard Gift, that connects its user to the natural world around them. While it is not uncommon, it is also not obvious, and few mages of power recognize it as even existing. As such, training can be difficult to come by. Numair Salmalín is the leading expert on wild magic.

These girls accused several women of being witches, leading to a chain reaction of accusations and trials. Over the course of several months, numerous people were arrested, imprisoned, and ultimately executed on charges of practicing witchcraft. Many factors contributed to the escalation of the witchcraft accusations in Salem.

Users [ ]

Several characters have within the Tortall universe have some form of wild magic.

• Veralidane Sarrasri - Known as the Wildmage in later years, Daine is the most powerful wild magic user alive, and possibly the greatest ever. Unlike many, her wild magic is not limited to a single animal species due to her divine heritage. She can speak to, control, and even take the form of any mortal animal. She can also mindspeak with immortals who are completely animalistic, such as griffins, unicorns, and hurroks. Immortals with human parts, such as Stormwings, undine, tauros, etc., are not included. However, her magic still allows her to sense these immortals even if she can't affect them. Her wild magic also allows for magical healing of animals, and she can increase an animals intelligence to near-human levels, although she sees this more as a curse than a gift. This effect is also created by an animal spending prolonged amounts of time in her presence or by getting her blood in their system (such as with a bite).
  • Sarralyn Salmalín - Daine's daughter spent the entirety of her time in the womb and a short time after birth shapeshifting wildly, much to the distress of her parents. Eventually, her grandmother informs her at her naming ceremony that she needed to pick a form (preferably human) and gender, then stick with it for at least five years.
  • Rikash Salmalín - Daine's son and second child will have magic, but it is unknown if it is wild magic.
  • Several of the other ostlers also have varying degrees of horse magic. The palace also employs a man and his grandson in the palace mews and two sisters in the kennels, all who have wild magic.

  The Banjiku of southern Carthak and the K'miri of Sarrain are two tribes who have a particular gift in animalistic wild magic. The K'miri are commonly skilled with horses, and the Banjiku were specifically created by their goddess Lashagui with the abilitiy to bind men to animals. Tortallan sailors also have people among them known as wave-speakers who swim with and speak to dolphins.

  Humans are not the only users of wild magic however. Animals have an unknown level of control over it themselves. For example, Cloud is able to transfer energy to Daine through their shared magic. The crows of the Copper Isles are able to take human form when they wish through the use of wild magic. Both times this appeared to be an ability previously unknown to those knowledgeable about wild magic, and both times the animals smugly stated that they have secrets they keep even from Daine.

  

  The strict and Puritanical religious beliefs of the time played a significant role, as any deviation from religious norms was seen as evidence of witchcraft. The social tensions within the community, including rivalries and resentments, also fueled the accusations, as people used the trials to settle personal scores. The trials in Salem were characterized by a lack of due process and fairness. The accused were often subjected to harsh interrogations, coerced confessions, and trials with no proper legal representation. The burden of proof was placed on the accused, with the assumption of guilt rather than innocence. This led to a high rate of convictions and executions, as the accused had little chance of defending themselves. The witchcraft hysteria in Salem eventually subsided, but not before leaving a dark legacy. The trials exposed the dangers of mass hysteria and the flaws in the legal system. It highlighted the impact of fear and intolerance on society, as innocent people were scapegoated and killed. The tragedy of Salem serves as a cautionary tale, reminding us of the importance of justice, compassion, and critical thinking. The witchcraft accusations were not limited to Salem village. Similar trials and executions occurred in other provinces, such as Connecticut and Virginia. The belief in witchcraft was prevalent throughout the American colonies, reflecting the broader European beliefs of the time. In conclusion, the witchcraft accusations in Salem and other provinces were a manifestation of societal fears, superstitions, and religious beliefs. The trials and executions that resulted from these accusations exposed the dangers of mass hysteria and the flaws in the legal system. The legacy of the Salem witch trials serves as a reminder of the importance of justice, compassion, and critical thinking in society..

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