The True Cost of Magic: Five Ways to Ground Your Magic System
Magic isn’t just dazzling displays and whispered incantations—it’s a force that demands balance. In the premiere full-length episode of Lore & Love, fantasy author Alexandria Love explores one of her favorite worldbuilding topics: the cost of magic. From physical tolls and rare ingredients to emotional sacrifice and environmental fallout, discover five powerful approaches to make your magic system feel weighty, immersive, and real. If you want to craft magic that resonates and reshapes your world, this is where your spellwork begins.