Description:

The term 'macyk' was borrowed from English and is a general word for the supernatural. It can also refer to non-supernatural illusions for entertainment, much as in English. Common natively had no word for this concept. As such, it is used to derive many words relating to the supernatural in High Common. Low Common often has a richer vocabulary in this regard, drawn from local languages.

The main use for terms like these in New World Order society is in fantasy fiction, or for the offically deprecated but popular practice of visiting mystics and spiritualists of various kinds.

Noun:

As a noun, 'macyk' refers to the phenomenon of magic in general. The derived form 'macykka' is used to refer to an enchanted thing or person, such as a witch, warlock, mage or wizard. A 'macykys lawt' is a magic spell.

Verb:

As a verb, 'macyk' means to be magical or enchanted and is an intransitive pali verb. A common causative form adds an ergative enchanter, and can be used as an expression for the cast a spell.

Modifier:

The modifier form 'macykys' means magical or enchanted.