Grimiore

Magical Grimoires are powerful and dangerous artifacts that serve as the primary weapons and magical conduits for mages.

About

Appearance

Many styles

Abilities/ Effects

Spellcasting
Summoning
Protection

User(s)

Mages

Locations

Academy of Magic

Appearances

Appears

Academy of Villains

Mentions

Academy of Villains

Overview

Grimoires are deeply bound to the magic and identity of their wielder. Each grimoire is attuned to a mage’s elemental ability, growing in strength as its owner harnesses their power. Receiving a grimoire is a pivotal moment in a mage’s life, marking their formal acceptance into the Academy of Magic and unlocking their full magical potential. This process takes place during the Grimoire Selection Ceremony, a rite of passage where a mage’s magic determines the grimoire meant for them.

These books contain spells, incantations, and hidden knowledge that only their owners can decipher, ensuring that no two grimoires are the same. Beyond their function as weapons, grimoires also serve as catalysts for advanced magic, allowing mages to push the limits of their abilities. They can be summoned at will by their mage and vanish when not in use, eliminating the need to carry them and providing a seamless connection to the mage’s magic.

History & Creation

Not much is known about the history or creation of grimoires as of Academy of Villains Book 1.

Grimoire Rules

All mages are advised of three fundamental rules for magical grimoires:

1. Only the owner of the grimoire can read the incantations inside.
2. A grimoire cannot be destroyed.
3. A grimoire grows stronger the more it is used.

Trivia

In Greek mythology, magical texts were often tied to divine or arcane knowledge, passed down through priests, philosophers, and sorcerers. Figures like Orpheus and Pythagoras were believed to have access to mystical writings that could alter reality, influence gods, or summon spirits. This serves as an early parallel to grimoires as books of spells, power, and destiny. Many such texts were considered dangerous and hidden away, reflecting how forbidden knowledge was feared yet sought after.
The Sibylline Books were a collection of prophetic texts attributed to Sibyls, who were female oracles in ancient Greece and Rome. These seeresses were believed to channel Apollo’s divine will, recording cryptic prophecies that could only be interpreted by select priests. Though more famously preserved in Rome, their origins tie back to Greek traditions of oracular knowledge, such as the Oracle of Delphi, where prophecies were inscribed and consulted by rulers in times of crisis. Much like grimoires, these sacred texts were guarded, consulted only when necessary, and believed to hold the fate of nations within their pages.