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{{Character Template (Magic)
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==[[Dragon Slayer]]==
  
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|name=Magic
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Type of magical ability using dragon abilities, learned from a specific element-type dragon. It is known as a kind of Lost Magic.
  
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|image=[[File:Magic.jpg|300px]]
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|kanji=魔法
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|rōmaji=Mahō
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|type=Fighting Style
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'''Magic''' (魔法 ''Mahō'') is a supernatural force that occurs regularly in everyday life, it is used as tools and is bought and sold all throughout the world. It is also the main form of art or combat utilized by [[Mage|Mages]].<ref>Fairy Tail Anime: Episode 1</ref>
   
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==History==
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'''Known users:'''
  
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Magic has been around for centuries. Every type of Magic comes from [[The One Magic]], the original source of all types of Magic. Magic was once oppressed and feared, but gradually became an everyday phenomenon.<ref>Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 216, Page 14</ref>
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*[[Natsu Dragonil]]
  
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*[[Gazille Reitfox]]
  
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*[[Wendy]]
  
   
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==Overview==
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==[[Stellar Spirits|Stellar Spirit]] Magic==
  
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Magic is the physical embodiment of the spirit. When the physical spirit of an organism connects with the spiritual flow of nature, the spirit forms Magic as a product of the connection. Though Magic goes beyond reason, it is still born of reason and it takes an enormous amount of concentration and mental ability to use it.<ref>Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 2, Page 21-22</ref> One's magical powers are also tied to one's life force.<ref>Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 51, Page 5</ref> Only ten percent of the world's population is able to use Magic, which is noted to keep a balance between ordinary people and those with Magic.<ref>Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 222, Page 3-5</ref> According to Zeref, ones strength of feelings places an important part in Magic.<ref>Fairy Tail Anime: Episode 272</ref>
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The ability to summon the power of magical spirits to aid the user in battle (and many other things). Summoned by using Gold (Zodiac) or Silver keys. Must form a contract with the spirit.
  
   
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==Usage==
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'''Known users:'''
  
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All kinds of Magic are used in [[Earth Land]] and formerly in [[Edolas]], and they can be used for many purposes such as offence, defense, supporting, and healing, as well as other, more practical purposes. Magic is used by exerting their Magic Power as a wide variety of spells or by focusing it into an external source. However, some items and weapons such as [[Edolas Items]] use [[Lacrima]] to power them. In order to learn Magic, you must train your intellect and spirit.<ref>Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 7, Page 6</ref> However, it should be noted that the stronger the Magic, the more it tends on selecting its wielder; if the Mage's mind is frail, the Magic will take over and destroy them.<ref>Fairy Tail Anime: Episode 148</ref>
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*[[Lucy Heartphilia]]
  
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*Duke of Evaroo
  
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*[[Karen Lillica]]
  
   
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==[[Equip-magic]]==
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===Magic Power===
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To utilize Magic, a Mage must use the '''Magic Power''' (魔力 ''Maryoku'') in their body. Magic Power is the source of Power for all Mages, it is composed of [[Ethernano]] (エーテルナノ ''Ēterunano''). Every Mage has a container inside their body that determines the limits of their Magic Power. In the case that it becomes empty, Ethernano comes from the atmosphere and enters the Mages' body and, after a while, their Magic Power is returned to normal. However, recent studies have identified another, unused, part of a Mage's Magic container that contains a large amount of dormant power: the '''Second Origin''' ({{Ruby|二番原|セカンド・オリジン}} ''Sekando Orijin''). If a Mage somehow manages to unlock their Second Origin, they will then receive an enormous boost in Magic Power,<ref>Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 263, Page 19</ref> or they can wait until the right moment to unleash the Magic Power of their Second Origin in order to gain an advantage in the battle.<ref>Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 321, Page 14</ref> It has been later revealed by [[Ultear]] that a Mage can access the magical strength they will possess in the future via her [[Arc of Time]]: '''Third Origin''' ({{Ruby|第三魔法源|サードオリジン}} ''Sādo Orijin''); however, after the power fades, the receiver will never be able to use Magic again.<ref>Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 475, Page 19-20</ref>
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The ability to summon weapons, armor, and clothing from another location. This is also referred to as "Ex-quip."
  
   
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===Magic Transfer===
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'''Known users:'''
  
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Some powerful Mages (or certain other magical beings) are able to pass on Magics, often the most rare, to other Mages for them to utilize. Doing this leaves a mark in the form of a tattoo on the Mage's body that seems to fade away if they don't have access to the Magic that was given to them. Only four cases of this are currently known:
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*[[Erza Scarlet]]
  
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*[[Mavis Vermillion]] thrice has momentarily allowed [[Cana Alberona]] to borrow [[Fairy Glitter]]. The mark left was a tattoo on Cana's right forearm.<ref>Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 232, Pages 18-19</ref>
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*Visca Moulin
  
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*The [[Celestial Spirit King]] transferred [[Aquarius]]' [[Water Magic]] to [[Lucy Heartfilia]]. The mark appears across her collar bone and is the same one Aquarius has in the same spot.<ref>Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 385, Pages 12-14</ref>
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*[[Silver Fullbuster]] transferred his [[Ice Devil Slayer Magic]] to [[Gray Fullbuster]]. The mark appears on his right arm.<ref>Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 394, Pages 18-19</ref> Unlike the other cases, the Magic seems to be permanent, and he is able to make the mark appear or disappear using his own free will.
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*[[Natsu Dragneel]] managed to gather the residual Magic that the deceased Fire Dragon King [[Igneel]] left within him to use a one-time ability known as [[Fire Dragon King Mode]]. This manifested itself in the form of a [[Dragon]]-shaped tattoo on his right bicep.<ref>Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 464, Pages 6-18</ref>
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It was also stated by [[Bluenote Stinger]] that it is possible to take over another Mage's Magic, even after he's dead. This was never shown as the Dark Mage was stopped before he can initiate the process.<ref>Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 233, Page 13</ref>
   
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==[[Ice-Magic]]==
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==Taboo==
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Every Magic has its own set of rules that must never be broken, known as a taboo. Different taboos that are broken have different effects on the user's body. One of them can lead to death or sickness.<ref>Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 224, Page 6</ref><ref>Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 238, Page 2</ref><ref>Fairy Tail Anime: Episode 108</ref>
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Ice alchemy is the ability to form special attacks out of ice. Using two hands makes you stronger.
  
   
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==Classifications==
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'''Known users:'''
  
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There are two main classifications of Magic: '''Caster Magic''' and '''Holder Magic'''. Within these two classifications there are many sub categories such as [[Edolas Items]], Lost Magic, and [[Magic Items]].
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*[[Gray Fullbuster]]
  
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*[[Leon Reitei]]
  
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*[[Ur]]
  
   
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*'''Caster Magic:''' (キャスターマジック ''Kyasutā Majikku'') is Magic that is expelled from the body as opposed to Magic done through the use of a weapon or outside source.
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==Transform Magic==
  
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There are many methods to transforming, such as the Take Over method used by [[Mirajane]] and her family, but a transformation mage can also turn into a copy of another person, or even an animal.
  
   
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*'''Holder Magic:''' (ホルダーマジック ''Horudā Majikku'') is Magic that requires a Mage to use an external source to produce the Magic. It usually requires the use of Magic Power, though there are some exceptions such as Edolas Items that are powered by Lacrima.
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'''Known Users:'''
  
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*'''Ancient Spell:''' ({{Ruby|古代魔法|エンシェントスペル}} ''Enshento Superu''), as its name implies, is Magic from ancient times. It includes all forms of Lost Magic, [[Nirvana]], [[Memory-Make]], [[Ars Magia]] as well as all of the [[Black Arts]].<ref>Fairy Tail Manga: Volume 34, Extras</ref>
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*[[Mirajane]] (Take Over)
  
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**'''Lost Magic:''' ({{Ruby|失われた魔法|ロストマジック}} ''Rosuto Majikku'') is a type of Magic that has been obliterated from the history of the world due to their immense power and the sheer gravity of their side effects on the users.<ref>Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 40, Page 7</ref> However, users of such Magic still exist, though the Magic itself is believed to be extremely rare.
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*[[Elfman]] (Take Over)
  
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*[[Lisana]] (Take Over)
  
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*[[Fried Justine]] (However, his seems to be a result of his own Enchantments, rather than direct Transformation Magic that we've seen before)
  
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*[[Macau Convault]]
  
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*[[Natsu Dragonil]] (taught by Mirajane)
  
   
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<tabber>
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==Seidr Magic==
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Caster Magic=
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Soul possession. [[Nav]] possesses and uses animal spirits in battle, but [[Bixlow]] prefers human spirits in dolls.
  
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{{Caster Magic}}
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Holder Magic=
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{{Holder Magic}}
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Lost Magic=
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{{Lost Magic}}
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Uncategorized Spells=
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{{Spells}}
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</tabber>
   
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==Manga to Anime Differences==
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'''Known Users:'''
  
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*Early in the anime, nearly all Magic spells are accompanied by Magic Seals. These seals usually appear only during the activation of the spell, but some stayed during the duration of it. However, as the series progressed, these circles are noticeably absent, or at least, less frequent.
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*[[Nav Lazaro]]
  
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*According to an interview with [[Hiro Mashima|Hiro]], he describes magic as a way of accomplishing real world tasks, or to do things that are normally restricted in real-life, Ex. Being able to walk through walls. <ref>[https://kodanshacomics.com/2016/02/16/creator-interview-hiro-mashima-on-fairy-tail/ Kodansha Comics Interview]</ref>
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*[[Bixlow]]
  
   
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==References==
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=Elemental Magic=
  
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There are many mages that can control the environment around them (or create it), similar to [[Dragon Slayer]] abilities but on a slightly weaker level, depending on the user.
  
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:Fire magic
  
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*[[Gray Fullbuster]]
  
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[[Category:Important Terms]]
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:Ice magic
  
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*[[Gazille Reitfox]]
  
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:Steel magic
  
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*[[Lluvia Loxar]]
  
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:Water magic
  
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::[[Mirajane]] is also a skilled Water Mage.
  
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*[[Luxus Dreher]]
  
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:Lightning magic
  
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*[[Eligor]]
  
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:Wind magic
  
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*Max Alose
  
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:Sand magic
  
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*Lucky Olietta
  
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*Droy
  
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Revision as of 00:49, 10 November 2019

Magic (魔法 Mahō) is a supernatural force that occurs regularly in everyday life, it is used as tools and is bought and sold all throughout the world. It is also the main form of art or combat utilized by Mages.[1]

History

Magic has been around for centuries. Every type of Magic comes from The One Magic, the original source of all types of Magic. Magic was once oppressed and feared, but gradually became an everyday phenomenon.[2]

Overview

Magic is the physical embodiment of the spirit. When the physical spirit of an organism connects with the spiritual flow of nature, the spirit forms Magic as a product of the connection. Though Magic goes beyond reason, it is still born of reason and it takes an enormous amount of concentration and mental ability to use it.[3] One's magical powers are also tied to one's life force.[4] Only ten percent of the world's population is able to use Magic, which is noted to keep a balance between ordinary people and those with Magic.[5] According to Zeref, ones strength of feelings places an important part in Magic.[6]

Usage

All kinds of Magic are used in Earth Land and formerly in Edolas, and they can be used for many purposes such as offence, defense, supporting, and healing, as well as other, more practical purposes. Magic is used by exerting their Magic Power as a wide variety of spells or by focusing it into an external source. However, some items and weapons such as Edolas Items use Lacrima to power them. In order to learn Magic, you must train your intellect and spirit.[7] However, it should be noted that the stronger the Magic, the more it tends on selecting its wielder; if the Mage's mind is frail, the Magic will take over and destroy them.[8]

Magic Power

To utilize Magic, a Mage must use the Magic Power (魔力 Maryoku) in their body. Magic Power is the source of Power for all Mages, it is composed of Ethernano (エーテルナノ Ēterunano). Every Mage has a container inside their body that determines the limits of their Magic Power. In the case that it becomes empty, Ethernano comes from the atmosphere and enters the Mages' body and, after a while, their Magic Power is returned to normal. However, recent studies have identified another, unused, part of a Mage's Magic container that contains a large amount of dormant power: the Second Origin (二番原(セカンド・オリジン) Sekando Orijin). If a Mage somehow manages to unlock their Second Origin, they will then receive an enormous boost in Magic Power,[9] or they can wait until the right moment to unleash the Magic Power of their Second Origin in order to gain an advantage in the battle.[10] It has been later revealed by Ultear that a Mage can access the magical strength they will possess in the future via her Arc of Time: Third Origin (第三魔法源(サードオリジン) Sādo Orijin); however, after the power fades, the receiver will never be able to use Magic again.[11]

Magic Transfer

Some powerful Mages (or certain other magical beings) are able to pass on Magics, often the most rare, to other Mages for them to utilize. Doing this leaves a mark in the form of a tattoo on the Mage's body that seems to fade away if they don't have access to the Magic that was given to them. Only four cases of this are currently known:

It was also stated by Bluenote Stinger that it is possible to take over another Mage's Magic, even after he's dead. This was never shown as the Dark Mage was stopped before he can initiate the process.[16]

Taboo

Every Magic has its own set of rules that must never be broken, known as a taboo. Different taboos that are broken have different effects on the user's body. One of them can lead to death or sickness.[17][18][19]

Classifications

There are two main classifications of Magic: Caster Magic and Holder Magic. Within these two classifications there are many sub categories such as Edolas Items, Lost Magic, and Magic Items.

  • Caster Magic: (キャスターマジック Kyasutā Majikku) is Magic that is expelled from the body as opposed to Magic done through the use of a weapon or outside source.
  • Holder Magic: (ホルダーマジック Horudā Majikku) is Magic that requires a Mage to use an external source to produce the Magic. It usually requires the use of Magic Power, though there are some exceptions such as Edolas Items that are powered by Lacrima.
  • Ancient Spell: (古代魔法(エンシェントスペル) Enshento Superu), as its name implies, is Magic from ancient times. It includes all forms of Lost Magic, Nirvana, Memory-Make, Ars Magia as well as all of the Black Arts.[20]
    • Lost Magic: (失われた魔法(ロストマジック) Rosuto Majikku) is a type of Magic that has been obliterated from the history of the world due to their immense power and the sheer gravity of their side effects on the users.[21] However, users of such Magic still exist, though the Magic itself is believed to be extremely rare.

Mavis casts Law

Manga to Anime Differences

  • Early in the anime, nearly all Magic spells are accompanied by Magic Seals. These seals usually appear only during the activation of the spell, but some stayed during the duration of it. However, as the series progressed, these circles are noticeably absent, or at least, less frequent.
  • According to an interview with Hiro, he describes magic as a way of accomplishing real world tasks, or to do things that are normally restricted in real-life, Ex. Being able to walk through walls. [22]

References

  1. ↑ Fairy Tail Anime: Episode 1
  2. ↑ Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 216, Page 14
  3. ↑ Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 2, Page 21-22
  4. ↑ Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 51, Page 5
  5. ↑ Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 222, Page 3-5
  6. ↑ Fairy Tail Anime: Episode 272
  7. ↑ Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 7, Page 6
  8. ↑ Fairy Tail Anime: Episode 148
  9. ↑ Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 263, Page 19
  10. ↑ Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 321, Page 14
  11. ↑ Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 475, Page 19-20
  12. ↑ Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 232, Pages 18-19
  13. ↑ Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 385, Pages 12-14
  14. ↑ Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 394, Pages 18-19
  15. ↑ Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 464, Pages 6-18
  16. ↑ Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 233, Page 13
  17. ↑ Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 224, Page 6
  18. ↑ Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 238, Page 2
  19. ↑ Fairy Tail Anime: Episode 108
  20. ↑ Fairy Tail Manga: Volume 34, Extras
  21. ↑ Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 40, Page 7
  22. ↑ Kodansha Comics Interview
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