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=== Sorcery ===

Prior to the Magisterium, practices that are recognized as sorcery or witchcraft were not perceived as sinful by Paxists. In fact priests who claimed to have magical powers were called sorcerers. For instance, astrology, the use of incantations, potions and charms to induce supernatural outcomes such as healing of disease or to acquire good fortune, or to communicate with the dead were once considered acceptable practices if they were being performed by a Paxist priest. After the Magisterium, these practices were considered anathema (cursed, sinful and unholy). Historians such as Lord Jubeel of Askhar believe that the Magisterium only declared sorcery anathema because they wanted to bring the Sorcerers under their control.