The Dark Sorceress
"captain, this is an ancient magical barrier." one of his battle wizards said while running his hand over it. "are you able to take it down?" hycote asked. there was a long pause before he spoke again.
MLP:FiM:Chapture 8: Let em Talk
"it's not gentle or malleable like unicorn magic nor is it like gryphon magic which is more raw and forced. it's nothing like i've ever seen. i can only guess that it's ancient magic, like he suggested, or an entirely new form of magic.
Wakey Wakey
She tapped into her most powerful, ancient magic, and smiled as from all around ponies began to whoop and cheer and gasp in awe as the sky suddenly began to darken. as the moon rose sharply from the horizon, and began to eclipse the sun.
Liquid Lunch
Boris, a struggling alligator magic student, turns to an ancient magic volume in his desperation to find anything that will help his spell-casting abilities.
Night of the Dragon
Arisa had to use a word of power to calm him down, yet even with the ancient magic binding his senses to her will, the dragon’s hindquarters still trembled with the urge to thrust. to mount.
Costume Crush
Savor each passing glimpse of eternity, in your ancient magic i trust." tate whispered. across the room reese's choker began to glow, throbbing gently with magic. he shifted a bit, murmuring as he started to feel oddly warm and oddly good.
Ouroboros, The (WEIRD Latex Herm TFTG)
There's some overlap - eg stumbling across some ancient magical artifact in the little shop that wasn't there yesterday - i've made jokes about madlibs these cliches on occasion (eg weredogs of chicago), but mostly i just don't bother to explain.
The Wolf Warlock: 'Asura'
ancient magic. interesting choice.' the unemotional asura comments. 'an oldie, but a goodie. do you wish to offer your patronage?' if an asura could smile, this one would. 'yes.'
A New Life - Land of Magic Series - Chapter 12
"i thought it was more than just a piece of junk, its ancient magic. not even areo can fight against it." areo screamed in frustration. "if i can't have you, than i will take the next best thing!"
Blood Rushing to the Wrong Head
She too was panting and bleary-eyed, her pupils dilated and mouth agape, drinking in the scent and sight of the moon as ancient magic coursed through her veins. magic that many feared and hated.
Chapter 17: Into the Calorwood
It was a place of mystery, of ancient magic and hidden secrets, but it was also home. or at least, it had been.
The Mountain
She just held onto the hope that the ancient magic worked. the final thought she had was of gil.