The Road to Riverwood
Talrikir sensed ancient magic within them. hadvar seemed to know about those stones… “so what are these stones anyway? they feel old." “no one knows. they've been here longer than nords have, or at least that's what pa used to say.
Fates of the Unicorns 39 - Drained
Dragons had a large supply of ancient magical artifacts that could help control a mage's untamed powers. most however required the mage to willingly accept them, for even a small amount of power could prevent them from engaging their spells.
Can't Always Get What You Want
The worst part was he knew he couldn't change him back into a female, his form locked by the powerful, ancient magic of the ritual.
The Lustful Curse / Chapter 6
It was woven from ancient magic beyond even the dominion’s control. the prisoner in the dominion’s cells—he might know someone who understood that magic, someone who could shatter the shackles of enslavement.
Lykos 2-14 - Stormfront
His body was creating mass seemingly out of nothing, converting an ancient magic curse into a tangible reality. in moments he had grown a beard that humans struggled to achieve over the course of years, and it was still growing.
RIXANA's Sponsored Expedition 1
Vicki didn't have any issue lying to cultists or those overcome with the power of ancient magic. once someone was taken in by that, they were no longer quite the same.
Dante's Awakening...Chapter 7.
No dragon could love a fur...father told us both before he died that it would protect not only the wearer, but the wearer's mate...blood oath must have confused it...she was dead...and when she died my attack ripped into dante, triggering the ancient magic
= Chapter Five: Surprises =
I can tell you for a fact that powerful and ancient magic can and _does_affect your mind at any and all levels. some are almost impossible to defend against, but are luckily all but lost to time. there are still dangerous ones floating around, though."
Emperor's Shadow: Chapter 30
Just me kicking ancient magic's arse." "great...now that the traps are down...now what?" lyyreth sniffed at the stone, confirming no magic remained with a nod. she couldn't see a way to open it, no handhold to grab onto.
None So Vile 21: For Glory
The ancient magic reanimated the flesh, electricity coursing through it as the spine arched, a sandpaper rasp crawling from his throat. “dead body after dead boy, i have chased them through the city.
Red Steel
He noted that the sword's scabbard would form itself to ride on the wolf's back and was sure some ancient magic was involved. the color of the irish wolves made them visually become one with the fields of heather.
To Light the Darkness Phase 4
I release the sword as it hung in the air, spinning slowly and majestically as it slowly and thoroughly unravel the ancient magic that allows me to look human.