Magick

Magick, a supernatural technique and an aspect of the Force, was known to grant significant powers originating from both the dark and light aspects of the Force. It was especially associated with the Nightsisters of Dathomir. Its manifestations often took the form of green-hued energies. Unlike the Jedi, who channeled the Force for the benefit of the galaxy, the Nightsisters' magick was geared towards deceit, illusion, and manipulation, serving solely their own interests. They viewed magick as a sentient entity born from blood, trees, and mist, coursing through their very veins. Shadow Magic was another name for Nightsister magick.

Mother Talzin, a prominent Nightsister witch, enjoyed an unusually long life thanks to magick. Talzin employed her magick to both heal Asajj Ventress and transform Savage Opress into a brute with enhanced physical capabilities. By interweaving her magick with voodoo practices, Talzin could torment her adversaries and engage with them remotely. Old Daka, considered the most skilled user of magick, could use her magic Chant of Resurrection to revive numerous Nightsister mummies, turning them into zombies. Magick also facilitated the creation of invisibility potions, the generation of illusions, the formation of energy shields, and teleportation. Merrin, a Nightsister, was able to teleport by using magick.

Shelish, the last of the Nightsisters, portrayed Nightsister magick in a way that closely mirrored the Force: as a sentient force emerging from blood, trees, and mist. Anyone possessing Force-sensitivity could potentially learn magick, as the Smuggler demonstrated. However, the initial step involved inhaling an energized mist that would infuse their blood with ichor. This ichor, appearing as a green mist, would then become the conduit for magick. A specialized talisman played a role in energizing the mist during the ritual.

Notably, this ichor could be utilized in the creation of items. Examples range from a blackroot beverage served in a goblet crafted by Talzin for Count Dooku, to weapons such as Talzin's sword, and even cybernetic limbs like the legs Talzin fashioned for Maul. However, damaging these items would often cause them to revert back into ichor. Similarly, inflicting sufficient harm on a being infused with ichor would cause it to dissipate from their body, negating its effects, as seen with Savage Opress.

Following the massacre on Dathomir, Talzin expended a significant portion of her magick to mend her son Maul's mind, retrieve his lost memories, and provide him with new metallic legs. While successful, this act led to her entrapment within the spirit world. Talzin made an attempt to return to the physical realm using a sphere provided by the Frangawl Cult, but her efforts were thwarted by the intervention of Jedi Master Mace Windu and Naboo representative Jar Jar Binks. Despite this setback, Talzin maintained contact with Maul, appearing as a green mist. She then sought to regain her physical form by using Dooku as a sacrifice. Although initially successful, she was ultimately slain by General Grievous.

When Jedi Padawan Learner Cal Kestis ventured to Dathomir in search of a Zeffo Astrium, Nightsister Merrin employed magick to reanimate her deceased sisters, aiming to prevent his intrusion. She later used it to immobilize Fallen Jedi Master Taron Malicos and entomb him alive within the Tomb of Kujet.