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Medieval grimoires required you to craft wands at highly specific astrological times to avoid demons

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Medieval magic was essentially an obsessive-compulsive nightmare. Grimoires like the Key of Solomon didn't just give you a spell; they demanded you harvest a hazelwood branch at exactly 4:00 AM on a Wednesday while facing East, exclusively using a knife you forged yourself in a fire of oak wood. If the demon ripped your face off, it wasn't the magic's fault—you just clearly messed up the time zones.

Medieval grimoires required you to craft wands at highly specific astrological times to avoid demons
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