Magic + Academy EXPANSION

-Learn new powers- Progress your sim’s arcane skills, study spells, and practice magic to rise through the ranks, unlocking new spells and witchy quirks! Study magical lore, voodoo, and alchemy skills to make a magical sim truly powerful as they wreck havoc or spread harmony through the world!
-Live a magical life- Dress sims in a variety of ragged or elegant robes and victorian/goth style outfits, and fill their homes with a magical touch; hidden passageways, creature terrariums, mysteriously lifelike statues and paintings, and more. Adopt a feathery familiar, learn to ride a broomstick, and visit an occult tavern to better get in touch with your sim’s magic side!
-Explore new neighborhoods- Live a secluded life in the woods or attend a strange academy at an expansive castle. Create and customize important details and visitor requirements for new lot types including: Academy, Dormitory/Hostel, and Occult Bar. Discover new collectibles, plants, and secret locations as your sim explores!



-New magic/spell system-
-Based in similarity to vamp/celeb perk and reputation rankings. Each level unlocks new spells for sims to learn, and each perk/quirk works as a new trait and unlocks unique spells. Multiple tiers for spells/spell categories??
-“Perk” examples?- •pyromaniac •hydrophobic •necromancer •warts •prankster •potions addict •magic chef •solitary •naturist •show off
-Spell examples?- •summon...(sim, animal, object) •enchant object(mirror, instruments, etc.) •banish ghost+vampire •teleport •control weather


-Neighborhoods/Town-
•Large area of woods/backcountry swamp, dirt roads, wildlife, hidden paths to explore, and a rustic style occult tavern lot + residential lots.
•A large “apartment” style castle, with a main academy lot, dorm/hostel lots, library lot, etc. in the same “building” and gardens, training grounds, and woods to explore nearby.
•Secret lot/area- Dungeons + caves, accessible from both new neighborhoods, has rare fishing, plants, a training court, alchemy lab, etc.

-New Lot Types-
•Academy- Send sim’s here to participate in classes and build their skills, or customize an academy lot by choosing an academy name, what classes/skills are taught, hire specific sims as instructors, choose requirements for students, class uniforms, and more.
•Dormitory/Hostel- Choose requirements (career, age, etc.) for residents, and hire caretaker. Sims can pay rent to stay, share a common space with other sims meeting the requirements, and customize their room to be more personal.
•Occult Bar-A tavern specifically for Occult/magic sims. Trade collectibles/ingredients and order magic drinks from the bar.

-Skills-
•Magical Lore (15 levels)- Study magic lore to unlock interactions, recipes, spells, etc.
•Alchemy (10 levels)- Collect ingredients to brew a variety of potions, and craft magical objects.
•Voodoo (5 levels)- Unlock new voodoo doll interactions, and other ritualistic magic.
•Broom Flying (5 levels)- Practice at a training court or go for rides on brooms.

-Build/Buy Mode-
•Gothic/victorian assets (stone walls, dark wood paneling, wood and stone floors, gothic arches, dramatic staircases, large fireplaces, open/shuttered windows,etc.)
•Royal/dark colored furniture, rustic kitchen assets, wood+cushioned seating, fancy/royal bedroom sets, old fashioned bathroom set,
•Lot traits?- Magical Training Grounds(boost to magic skills), Off the Grid(no electricity available on lot... patched in?), Magical Pests(creatures appear on lot)
-Special/Activity Objects-
•Secret/hidden doors: Doors disguised as bookshelves, fireplaces, mirrors, paintings, etc.
•Lecterns: Give speeches, study magic, give a lecture, etc.
•Alchemy Table: Tied to the alchemy skill, collect ingredients and learn recipes to craft a variety of potions.
•Bird Perch: Purchase a large bird (owl, falcon, raven, phoenix?, voidcritter? baby dragon?) to be your sim’s pet or familiar. Feed them, send them out, bond, etc.
•Creature Terrarium: Place multiple collectible creatures (frogs, insects, etc.) inside to display them, feed them, name them, etc. Choose optional decorations: log, water, etc.
•Broomsticks + broom-stand: Choose a broomstick, then go for a ride or enchant it to clean (similar to the vacuum)
•Training court: Practice and compete with broom flying and dueling.
•Book binding station- Publish books and customize their cover.
•Six-sided game/study table: seats up to 6 chairs, sims can play cards, choose skills to study, or play with a ouija board.
•Enchanted statues and paintings- Statues(similar to mannequins and the scarecrow) that can come to life, talk, sing, and move about, and paintings with subjects that move and speak to you sims.
•Misc.- •New voodoo dolls •display shelves (for potions and books) •Tea/coffee tray (similar drink trays in other packs) •large botany bush (can be sculpted and enchanted to grow, dance, talk, etc.)


-New Collections/
•Magical creatures- Find creatures while fishing, gardening, and around the world. Examples(?): pixies, large snails, toads, and spiders, two-headed snakes, void-critters?,etc. Display them in terrariums and they can produce Alchemy ingredients.
•Rare Books- Discover a variety of rare and magical books, each with different uses/effects (change emotion, learn skill, relationship boost, etc.) and display them through your sim’s home or library.
•Added to collections- •New dangerous magic plants (mandrake, valerian, jelly bean bush, talking tree?) •New crystals, frogs, and fish.

-CAS-
•Outfits inspired by classic magic looks; ragged and royal looking robes, dresses, and cloaks, uniform style outfits, dramatic hairstyles, hoods, etc.
•New Traits...?: Supernatural Cynic (dislikes occults), Disciplined (can build skills longer), Peaceful (will avoid fighting and mischief)
•Aspirations...?: Master Sorcerer, Master Alchemist, Wickedly Powerful

-Social Interactions?-
•duel(choose spells? normal and 1st person camera mode?) •teach spell •study skill together •trade collectables •talk about magic •perform magic trick •play with magic together •woohoo on broomsticks? •magic kiss?



-Interactions with other packs??-
•OR- herbalism remedies can be crafted at alchemy table
•GT- club activities, requirements, and perks
•Vampires- vampires can duel with witches and will appear at Occult bars
•CD- choose a cat or dog as a familiar, spell to summon them
•Seasons- spell to change/influence weather