The Laws of Magic   

Allow me to begin with some explanation of myself, for that which I

believe colors the words I shall use. I am a Universal Animist, a type
whom many find 'quaint' nowadays. As such, I find it unethical to
seek CONTROL over any manifestation of the Web. Any
manifestation includes literally anything. Animals, plants, mountains,
deserts, rivers, spirits, as well as people. When I speak of affinity and
influence (that between kindred spirits), many others would use
words such as power and control. I find it possible to wield more
energy through friendship and cooperation than through mastery and
control. Probably a lot of that arises from my perception that the
energy used for keeping another bound to one's will is not needed
when raising power becomes an act of mutual affinity rather than
exclusive control. So much for the intro. Now, on to the Laws of
Magic. There are many systems and classifications of Magical Laws.
Some will, no doubt, disagree with this one.
 THE LAW OF CAUSE AND EFFECT 

The same actions under the same conditions produce the same
results. A Law that is generally non-demonstrable. Very few are
skilled enough to replicate one of these conditions, much less all
three of them simultaneously. Replicating one's actions exactly is
difficult enough, but replicating the environment (which includes
TIME) is another matter.

 Corollary ­ THE LAW OF RETURNS 

"What one sends out, comes back." Or "What goes around comes
around." The Three-fold Rule is an example of the Law of Returns.

THE LAW OF KNOWLEDGE

Greater understanding produces greater influence though greater

affinity. Greater affinity (kinship) with any manifestation leads to a
more powerful response when aid is requested, much is as a good
friend is more likely to help you out than a stranger.

Corollary ­ THE LAW OF SELF­KNOWLEDGE

Greater understanding of self produces greater influence though

greater affinity.

THE LAW OF NAMES 

Having greater knowledge of a manifestation's true and complete

name leads to greater affinity and influence.

 
   Corollary ­ THE LAW OF WORDS OF POWER 

Having greater knowledge of words of power leads to greater affinity

and influence.

 THE LAW OF NAMES  

Having greater knowledge of a manifestation's true and complete

name leads to greater affinity and influence.

THE LAW OF ASSOCIATION  

Greater common characteristics between two manifestations

combined with greater knowledge of the commonalty’s produces
greater affinity and influence.

 Corollary 1 ­ THE LAW OF SIMILARITY 

(Sympathetic magic): Effects resemble causes.

 Corollary 2 ­ THE LAW OF CONTAGION 

Two manifestations which have been in contact remain in contact.

THE LAW OF IDENTIFICATION  

Complete knowledge equals absolute affinity equals identity.

THE LAW OF SYNTHESIS (or, the UNION of OPPOSITES)  

Synthesis of two opposing views of reality, or 2 realities, engenders a

third which is more real that either original.
   Corollary ­ THE LAW OF POLARITY 
Any manifestation is divisible into two antithetical sets of attributes,
each of which contain the essence of the other.

THE LAW OF BALANCE  
Greater balance is required for greater affinity and influence.

  THE LAW OF INFITITE MANIFESTATIONS   

The number of manifestations within the Web is infinite. In other

words, we'll never run out of manifestations to experience, or things
to learn.

THE LAW OF FINITE SENSES 

A manifestation's (ie, our) ability to perceive limits its ability to know.

In other words, we can't see everything.

THE LAW OF PRAGMATISM  

If it works, it's right.

THE LAW OF INFINITE UNIVERSES  

As there are infinite manifestations within the web possessed of

infinite views of the universe, there are infinite universes.

 
 THE LAW OF TRUE FALSEHOODS  

Data exist which contradict your knowledge but which, never-the-

less, are functional. Or, if it's a paradox, it's probably true.

 THE LAW OF PERSONIFICATION  

All manifestations (including people) live and have personality.

 Corollary 1 ­ THE LAW OF INVOCATION 

Any manifestation can conjure real entities from within.

  Corollary 2 ­ THE LAW OF EVOCATION  

A manifestation can conjure real entities from without.