Dark Magic

Summary
Dark magic has its roots in old-time wizard circles, where some would stray from the light to meddle in darker forces of magical spells. Dark magic is typically recognized as any magic benefiting only the user, upsetting the balance of light and dark, and is often associated with gaining power and even youth. Many of these spells require tampering with powerful evil forces beyond even many wizards' control. The wizards who practiced these arts are known as black wizards, and were met with controversy and eventually exile. It is thought that even some "good" wizards tampered with some dark forces in their time. An example is Frankfurt: a purple wizard who may have used dark magic to keep himself younger and more spry in his old age.