Myths & mysteries
Historical magic books required ink mixed with heavy iron
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Medieval spellcasters heavily believed that standard ink was entirely too weak to bind powerful demons into paper text. Authentic ancient grimoires were strictly written using iron gall ink—a highly corrosive, permanent liquid created from tree tumors and metal shards that physically burned the words into the parchment.
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