Magi were just trained mortals. Alchemists were mortals. Hermetic acolytes were mere mortals. Monks and demonologists and astrologers and geomancers and druids were mere mortals. They simply studied their craft, being no different than any other artisan. Perhaps seers and oracles were special, or certain wizards half…

So would alchemy and astrology and geomancy and hermetic magic be considered a magic or a science to you? They all have strict rules and guidelines about what does what, what not to do, centuries of careful practice and modifications to existing spells or rituals, and seemed to be phenomena which could be understood…

13 is the age of consent in parts of Japan.