Mormon Theurgy

Mormon Theurgy is different from Christian Theurgy as the tradition has been practiced officially since 1830. Miracles and Revelation is the driving force of Mormon Theurgy -- as it is all related to the Priesthood, both Aaronic and Melchesedek. However, two hundred and fifty years of existence, and the whole Church is on the brink of apostasy, so their Theurgy does work a little differently.

Mormon Theurgy Tradition
Concept: Mormon theurgy in theory draws on the Melchesedek Priesthood, which is after the Holy Order of God. In actuality, most Mormon theurgists draw on what they truely worship rather than the Spirit of God. Nevertheless, great miracles is possible if a theurgist can excercise his belief.

Combat: Fire

Detection: Water Health: Air

Illusion: Earth

Manipulation: Guidance

Drain: Willpower + Intuition

Jesus Christ is the most important figure in Mormon Theurgy. He represents all aspects of Mormon theurgy, but Mormon Theurgists have been known to cast out devils (spirit possession), heal others of their sickness and injury, and receive inspiration and revelation.

Mormons don't usually acknowledge Magic to be of God, but rather draw on the Priesthood, which has been practiced since 1830. In fact, most Mormons are taught that Magic (whether it is Hermetic, Shamanistic, or whatever) is of the devil and that it could trap minds. In spite of this frowning, some mormons do practice Hermetic Magic and learn at the University of Utah. Nevertheless, the Priesthood is seen as the Authority of God and magic spells are seen as miracles by the Saints.

Mormon Theurgy is -- officially -- a man's position, however the ordinances of the Priesthood performed in the temple for women are officiated by women. Most every man in the Church has been ordained to the priesthood and are capable of using Mormon Theurgy. The typical Mormon theurge, however, isn't awakened. Only a few are truly awakened and are thought to have the gift of making miracles. Despite this, the Danites are an order of theurges who are a part of the Salt Lake City Police and they are tasked with dealing with magical threats. Fully awakened, the Danite theurges combat anything from toxic shamans and spirits, to witches, to malevolent ghosts and spirits. Part parapsychological investigator and part combat mage, the Danite the urge is the Salt Lake Police's magical version of the SWAT team. Among outsiders, the Danites have a reputation for being religious fanatics, thanks to the actions of a few.

Despite the amazing power that mormon the urges have, Mormon theurgy is thought to be an oddity amongst other Christian theurges. The only other Church that fully accepted theurgy, the Catholic Church, has a chapter of the Order of Saint Sylvester in Salt Lake City. The two, the Danites and the Order, often work together.