In Hiro Mashima's FAIRY TAILE, wizards engage in fierce battles, with each character wielding their own unique magic. Among these, the forbidden and lost magic used primarily by enemy forces are powerful spells created in the past that torment Natsu and the rest of Fairy Tail. We'll take a look at what forbidden and lost magic are, as well as what abilities and characteristics they have.
What is the forbidden magic that appears early in the story?
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The forbidden magic that has appeared in "FAIRY TAIL" since the beginning is mainly magic created by the dark wizard Zeref, and all of them are powerful and have a great impact. There are also magics created by ancient people other than Zeref, and in the world of the story, their mere existence is considered dangerous and they are recognized as a threat to the modern magical world. Let's take a closer look at what kinds of forbidden magic there are.
Forbidden magic #1: Lullaby
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The first forbidden magic to appear in "FAIRY TAIL" is the magic "Lullaby," which uses the magic flute created by the dark wizard Zeref. It is a forbidden magic with a very wide range of effect, which curses and kills anyone who hears the sound of the flute. It has the power to easily destroy an entire village or town, but in the story it is never used, and the incident is depicted as being solved without incident.
Forbidden Magic #2: Abyss Break
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"Abyss Break" is a powerful magic that can release dark waves by drawing a magic circle in the air. It has been used by the "Phantom Lord" and is depicted as an extremely powerful weapon of destruction, destroying the Caldia Cathedral, which stands in the center of town, from the lake behind "Fairy Tail." With one powerful blow, it has the power to destroy an entire small town, but it also has the disadvantage of taking time to activate.
There is also a scene where Jellal tries to use it alone
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In the Tower of Paradise, Jellal tries to bury Natsu along with the tower after the tower he spent eight years building was destroyed. At that time, it appears that he will use Abyss Break, but in the end, he is unable to activate it. It appears that a powerful magician could easily control it, as Jellal was able to activate it on his own. However, it also consumes a huge amount of magical power, so you can see that it's not something you can use spam.
Forbidden magic #3: R system
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The forbidden magic known as the "Revive System" was created by a group of magicians with a dark ideology, and its purpose is to revive those who have died. It was something that Erza and Jellal were forced to work on as slaves when they were young, and was later completed by Jellal. However, it required an enormous amount of magical power - 2.7 billion Ideas - to use, so Jellal had the Council use Etherion to alleviate the lack of magical power.
Dangerous factors that require the use of Etherion
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In order to prevent the taboo of bringing the dead back to life, the Council repeatedly debates whether to use Etherion to destroy it. However, when Jellal's thought form infiltrates and emphasizes the need for destruction, the majority votes to approve the use of Etherion. The Council members believe that Etherion is the only way to destroy the "R System," but they soon learn that this too is part of Gerard's plan.
What Zeref created to revive Natsu
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The Tower of Paradise, also known as the "R System," was built by the Dark Magic Group and Jellal to revive Zeref, but it was originally created by Zeref to revive Natsu. Zeref was said to be a genius wizard, but after Natsu's death he became obsessed with researching ways to revive him. This eventually caused him to leave school, but it later led to the resurrection of Natsu Dragneel, which in turn led to the birth of "END."
Forbidden Magic #4: Nirvana
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"Nirvana" is a super-reversal magic that is said to have been developed and sealed away by the ancient Nirbit tribe 400 years ago. It is a magic that can switch light and darkness, and has a wide-reaching effect of completely reversing the personalities of those who have light or darkness in their hearts. However, although its true nature was created to bring balance to the world, it is depicted that by getting its hands on it, the "Six Demon Generals" aimed to use it as a tool to build an era of dark guilds.
Finally stopped by simultaneous destruction of six magic crystals
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The final stage of Nirvana's orbit is a gigantic city. Nirvana itself also has six legs, and can move towards its target location. Their feet are devices that supply magical power from the ground, and destroying them at the same time will stop Nirvana. In the story, Zero is lying in wait at one of the magic crystals, and Natsu, with the help of Jellal, succeeds in destroying it after a fierce battle.
What are the effects of Lost Magic?
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There are various kinds of magic in the world of "FAIRY TAIL", but among them, there is "Lost Magic" that has a powerful effect. All of them are different from existing magic, and there are various types, such as having high attack power and being able to control the opponent. However, because it was too powerful, its use gradually became forbidden, and its existence was lost.
Forbidden magic with side effects on the caster
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While "Lost Magic" has a very powerful effect, it also causes side effects to the caster who uses it. However, although various "Lost Magic" appears in "FAIRY TAIL", the side effects are not clearly depicted, and the only one that is clearly mentioned is Ultear's "Arc of Time". However, Purgatory's Seven Kindred are able to freely control it without any noticeable side effects, suggesting that the severity of the side effects varies depending on the type of magic used.
Lost Magic Part 1: Slayer Magic
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Magic created to defeat non-human beings such as dragons, gods, and demons is called "Slayer Magic." This includes Natsu and his "Dragon Slayer Mages," Shelia and her "God Slayer Mages," and the "Dragon Slayer Magic" that Gray inherits later. In particular, there are "Dragon Slayer Mages" of each attribute, and there are nine of them in the series. The "Dragon Slayer Mages" are also divided into first, second, and third generations, and the origins of their abilities are all different.
Magic of the same attribute is nullified
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The main feature of "Slayer-type magic" is that it can nullify all magic attacks of the same attribute. For Natsu, who is a fire dragon slayer mage, fire attacks do no damage, and he can even recover and strengthen his own magic and stamina by eating fire. Additionally, Natsu and Gajeel are able to fuse their magical powers with those of dragon slayers of different attributes, allowing them to fight even more powerfully.
Lost Magic Part 2: Arc-type Magic
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The most representative example of "Lost Magic" is the "Arc-type Magic" used by the members of the Seven Families of Purgatory. Both of them have powers that seem hard to believe are magical, and the plot of the battle between Fairy Tail and Devil's Heart on Tenrou Island is characterized by a one-sided battle. However, side effects appear on the users who use Lost Magic, showing the dangers of using it.
The "Arc of Time" could only rewind one minute
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Ultia, who uses the "Arc of Time", can restore destroyed objects to their original state, causing her opponents pain. The highlight of the game is "The Last Ages," which allows the player to rewind the world's time, saving many of the wizards who were fighting the dragons that came from Eclipse. However, the price is that she loses her own life, and after the incident is over, Ultear is depicted as an old woman.
The "Ark of the Great Tree" can also control the magical power of the earth.
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The one who controls the "Ark of the Great Tree" is Azuma, who is fighting a deadly battle between Erza and the guild on Tenrou Island, with the survival of the guild at stake. In addition to defeating the Tenrou Tree that stands tall on Tenrou Island, he can also freely manipulate plants for a wide range of purposes, from attack to defense. However, its true nature is that it is a magic that controls the magical power of the earth, and it only shows its true value when it takes root in the land. However, a side effect is that his entire body is eroded by the earth, and when he is defeated in his battle with Erza, he becomes one with the tree.
The "Ark of Manifestation" that can materialize anything you wish for
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The "Ark of Manifestation" that can materialize anything you wish for is used by Rustyrose, one of the Seven Companions of Purgatory. Rustyrose materialized demonic claws from her right arm, and even her sacred guardian beast, making everything she wished for come true, and the Fairy Tail members were powerless to do anything. However, she was later defeated with the help of Elfman and the others, and in the end, she vanished after witnessing Hades being killed by Zeref.
Lost Magic #3: Humalaze
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Zoldeo, one of the Seven Kin of Purgatory, used "Humalaze," which weakens the magical power and physical abilities of humans and allows him to enslave and control them. It is taboo to use it on anything other than humans, as violating it will result in merging with the target, and so initially it appeared in the form of Capricorn. Capricorn is a celestial spirit, so it has no effect on enslaving humans, and so it has been depicted using it on various heroes and masters.
Lost Magic #4: Midnight Visit
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The distinctive "Lost Magic" used by Kain Hikaru is "Midnight Visit," which allows the target's hair to be attached to a doll called "Noro-san" to make it move in the same way as the doll. Additionally, by changing the material that Noro uses, he can also change the target into steel, a light source, etc., allowing him to adapt to various environments. Although a preparatory step of harvesting the target's hair is required, Kain Hikaru easily manages to obtain some of Lucy's hair, resulting in his defeat by Fairy Tail.
Lost Magic #5: Magilty Sense
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The "Magilty Sense" was used by Merdy, who is active in the Seven Kindred of Purgatory and "Witch's Sin", and allows her to share the senses and emotions of two or more people. This allowed Juvia and Gray to be linked together, so when Juvia was attacked, Gray would also receive damage in the same spot and suffer. However, the original way it was used was to connect people who trust each other, amplifying their feelings and so forth many times over.
Lost Magic #6: Healing Magic
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In the story, the "healing magic" used by Wendy and Shelia is also considered a type of "lost magic." They can heal the wounds and magical power of others, and Wendy and Shelia are able to heal in contrasting ways. There is no specific mention of side effects, but it appears that using it causes a large drain on the caster's magical power, and using it repeatedly could lead to ill health.
Lost Magic #7: Curse of Ankhseram
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The "Curse of Ankhseram," also known as the "Curse of Contradiction," is said to be a curse that is cast upon incurring the wrath of the god Ankhseram, who governs life and death. If he values life, he will emit the energy of death, but if he does the opposite, he will not take any life and will even become immortal. Because of this, the dark mage Zeref is depicted as refusing contact with others and living a solitary life, living quietly on Tenrou Island.
The only ones cursed in the story were Zeref and Mavis
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In addition to the dark mage Zeref, Mavis, the first master of "Fairy Tail", was also cursed by the "Curse of Ankhseram". This makes Zeref feel that he can walk together with Mavis, but he ends up killing her because he loves her. When two people love each other, the one who loves the other more will kill the other, so we can see from Zeref's history of living alone that he had a great love for Mavis.
Summary
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We have considered the forbidden magic and lost magic that appeared in "FAIRY TAIL". Were you surprised to find out that Dragon Slayer magic is lost magic? Both are powerful magic, but they are not only considered dangerous but also have side effects, making them terrifying magic. Among them, the "Curse of Ankhseram" is in a class of its own, tormenting Zeref from the beginning of the story and dragging it on until the climax of the battle with the Alvarez Empire.
