Witches

Witches are humans attuned to magical forces, that are able to channel those forces through the usage of spellcasting. Witches blend easily into society, gaining minimal attention. They always have tricks up their sleeves to cover their tracks. The abilities of witches are passed down hereditarily.

How Are They Different?
Though witches and warlocks have the same soft, mortal bodies as their human counterparts, witches can be ageless and have extremely long lifespans. Witches are also able to prepare spells available to them in their spellbook, and cast them through incantations of different levels.

Magic for Dummies
Witches come from families with Witches or Warlocks in their bloodline. Therefore, one cannot become a witch. Not all members of the bloodline are capable of performing magic feats.

Witches commonly hide among the human populace, while secretly retaining membership in organized groups known as Covens. Covens are usually lead by the eldest, most respected member of a coven.

Magic is done by performing incantations. Some spells don't require incantations, and can be performed through the flick of one's wrist. This all depends on the caster's experience and skill, though.

Witches often have familiars, and these familiars can be any animal, though most choose animals that can blend easily into the background.

If a witch is bitten by a vampire or werewolf and doesn't cure themselves with a concoction to reverse the transition in time, they will become a vampire or werewolf and be stripped of their magic.

Spell Levels

 * Basic Spells: entry-level spellcasting.
 * Intermediate Spells: After mastering most basic spells and training for at least five years, you'll be able to cast these spells by chanting the words. It will take a few years after that to cast without an incantation.
 * Advanced Spells: After about fifty years of practicing magic, a witch or warlock is able to perform these spells. Only a head witch or warlock is able to do so through sheer will.
 * Forbidden Spells: Able to be used at the intermediate level, these spells bring about negative energy and personality changes.

Weaknesses

 * Physical mortality
 * Some spells take time and detailed preparation in order to be performed.