Stone and Wolf (Part 7)
You are studying the ancient magic via these scrolls, but with limited success. you are going down to the lower levels to uncover an artifact of great power.
Light Bane: Chapter 28
Was it an ancient magic? was it draconic? no one knows." "you don't seem to be scared," said hans. "why should i? you think of it as a big hole and that's it. i don't wanna go into some dank, dark cave with a curse." "don't you feel the chill?"
Disapora
ancient magic, lost to time, and he'd managed to kick the cycle back into motion. a small part of him felt… honored. he held a form that had been considered that of a god for centuries. his entire purpose was to protect, to nurture, to defend.
Grentail Manor Chapter 6
Unknown to susila, his words of comfort had triggered ancient magics held within the crystal, beginning a process that could not be halted. * * * photine looked over the shimmering ward.
The Codex Chapter 6: The seal
"you two destroyed restorian property, knew how to protect an ancient magic and you are about to fall into a war that will destroy kingdoms. i am sorry for dragging you into this, but i know i can rely on you two, i've seen your powers.
Bound Into Fact : The Last Dragon
I am she who rules the might of ancient magics. i am she who has driven mad the minds of those brilliant enough to discover my true might. and i am she who will outlive you all. i am a dragon.
Giving Love a Helping Hoof
Sympathy was an ancient magical law, one that only the most powerful and learned of ponies would still study, compared to it being common knowledge back in the cloud's day (the little nimbus felt a touch of nostalgia).
Light Bane: Chapter 32
Curiosity kills the cat, as they say, and i certainly do not want to be killed by ancient magical traps." "i'll keep that in mind." "i am not joking, ritik. swear to me."
Chapter 9: The World Eater
He threatened to annihilate the humans and shifters by using a very ancient magic so that dragons may rule unopposed as the sole ruler of the earth. some of my old allies were dragons, and they opposed the cause.
Red Steel
He noted that the sword's scabbard would form itself to ride on the wolf's back and was sure some ancient magic was involved. the color of the irish wolves made them visually become one with the fields of heather.
Light Bane: Chapter 36
Fenrir could see he was trying to dominate the plant, but he was losing due to the overwhelming black mana corruption and the ancient magic stockpiled by the tree.
Chapter 18: The Key of Betrayal
"the barrier is called the dragon's chain, an ancient magic that could bind a dragon into a separate...world. what we're seeing there wasn't the key. the whole place is the prison for our brethren."