Magicpoor
Magicpoor is a term used in fantasy writing and game design to describe a style of magic where power is scarce, costly, or unreliable. It signals a departure from omnipotent or effortlessly available magic, emphasizing constraints, trade-offs, and the fragility of magical effects. The phrase blends magic with poverty, signaling both material scarcity and limited outcomes.
In such settings, spellcasting is constrained by factors such as high material components, long preparation, draining
In role-playing games and fiction, magicpoor can balance power dynamics within groups, encourage strategic thinking, and
Origin and reception: The term has circulated in online discussions, world-building guides, and critique essays from