Will — fable

Will is the name for magic within the Fable universe, it has been seen in every Fable game so far.

Origin

The emblem shown at the level-up screen.

Will or Will Power, can be traced back to the Old Kingdom, from the birth of William Black. Not a lot is known of Black's childhood, but as an adult, he was able to protect his village from attack, as well as perform feats that would require the strength of ten grown men, with his powers of mind. These acts soon became celebrated as the "Powers of Will". After Black annihilated The Court and crowned himself Archon, his Will power had become so great that the world seemed to re-shape itself in accordance with his wishes; cities were erected in mere weeks, and machines were built that ran on Will power alone. His children also carried on the Will tradition, but with no enemies to fight, they grew petty and used their powers to terrorize the people instead of help them. After the Archon disappeared, his children began to vie for power. One of the Archon's commanded a great tower be built to channel Will energy. Just after its construction, a bright light filled the air and all of Albion shook. By morning, the tower was gone, the Old Kingdom lay in ruins, and Will power effectively disappeared from the world.

It wasn't until a mercenary and bandit by the name of Nostro met an old man named Scythe that Will power returned to the world. Scythe is speculated to be the first Archon, William Black himself. Scythe sensed that Nostro unknowingly carried the same power that all of his descendants had shared. Scythe taught Nostro how to be a leader of men, which included tutelage in the Powers of Will. Nostro then went on, with Scythe's sage counsel, to establish the Heroes' Guild. It was here that, amongst other things, that Nostro taught other Heroes to use Will power. Thus, Will users were reborn into the world.

It is unknown how Will is created, though most believe it is made from the soul or mind while others think it is from a unique magical trait in the blood. If only Black had this power, however, then it could mean any Will user is related to him. The three facts that are known about Will is that it is the energy that shapes magic into several powers that humans or the Earth itself possess, and that Will or magic cannot be destroyed, disrupted, blocked, or negated except by using other magical powers. People with strong control over their Will power may also bend reality to their own wishes and/or desires. In the Old Kingdom many things like Shards were powered by Willpower. This is another known fact about Will: while a Hero's Will might not be strong and their spells not powerful, the raw magical energy or Willpower itself cannot be blocked for there is no substance or material natural or created that is immune to Will and its effects.

Spells and Upgrades

There are many kinds of different spells. In Fable and Fable: The Lost Chapters, when using spells, the Hero expends some of his Will energy. Once the Hero runs out of this energy, he will be unable to use spells until his Will energy re-charges or until he uses a Will potion. In Fable II and Fable III, the Hero can use any spell in his or her repertoire as often as he or she likes, as the Hero possesses a limitless supply of mana. In Fable: The Journey, the Will energy bar returns, though it recharges much faster than it did in the original Fable.

Fable and Fable: The Lost Chapters

The following are the spells found in Fable and Fable: The Lost Chapters. These spells are divided into three categories, based on their intended use.

Attack Spells

Attack Spells are mainly used to deal damage. The attack spells include:

Lightning: Creates an arc of pure energy which leaps from the fingertips of the caster to the target. Higher levels can deal more damage and strike more than one foe at a time.
Fireball: Creates a ball of fire in the palm of the caster's hand, which can be sent hurtling towards a target when released. Higher levels of this spell can charge the fireball into a bigger more explosive ball.
Enflame: Blasts the area surrounding the caster with a wave of fire. Higher levels can achieve a more damaging wave that covers a larger area.
Battle Charge: Propels the caster forward at a great speed, smashing into any in his path and blasting all nearby aside. Higher levels can travel greater distances and deal greater damage.
Multi Strike: Imbues the user's blade with the ability to strike multiple times with a single blow. Higher levels allow for more blows.
Divine Fury: This devastating spell channels the white-hot fury of the gods into concentrated beams that hit within a certain radius. Higher levels increase the damage dealt. (Available in TLC only; Being good decreases the cost of the spell, while being evil increases it)
Infernal Wrath: This formidable, dark spell calls forth vortices of energy from the nether realms. A portal opens beneath each victim, draining their life into the underworld. Higher levels increase the damage inflicted. (Available in TLC only; Being evil decreases the cost of the spell, while being good increases it)

Physical Spells

Physical Spells mainly affect the Hero only, by enhancing his strength or abilities. Some of these spells can only be mastered by an evil or a good Hero. The physical spells are:

Physical Shield: Surrounds the caster with a protective sphere of energy that will absorb all damage at the expense of Will, until the caster has no Will remaining. The shield will be removed if the spell is cast again. Higher levels allow for absorption of more damage. (Only good heroes can master this spell)
Berserk: Sends the caster into a hulking frenzy, increasing speed and strength, while conversely decreasing reason and civilised manners. Higher levels allow the caster to become even more powerful, and to maintain this state for longer. (Only evil heroes can master this spell)
Assassin Rush: Propels the caster through space in the blink of an eye. If a victim is targeted, the spell enables the caster to move behind this unfortunate instantaneously. Higher levels propel the caster even further.
Heal Life: Allows the caster to trade in his magical energy for health. Health can also be passed on to non-hostile entities in the vicinity. Higher levels provide more health with each use. (Only good Heroes can master this spell)
Ghost Sword: Summons an ethereal blade from the netherworld to do battle on behalf of the caster. Multiple levels increase the power and number of swords summoned.
Multi Arrow: Once this spell is cast, each arrow fired is magically transformed into a multitude of lethal projectiles, causing much greater damage. Higher levels generate even more arrows. One can keep track of the number of shots the Hero has left using Multi-Arrow by counting the number of light motes swirling around them. Each mote represents a shot using Multi-Arrow.

Surround Spells

Surround Spells are spells that do not affect the Hero, but things around him, like making time slower or turning an enemy into an ally. The surround spells include:

Force Push: Creates a powerful blast of energy which radiates out from the caster, sending nearby enemies sprawling. Useful when greatly outnumbered. Higher levels of the spell create a more damaging force.
Slow Time: Affects the very fabric of time itself, slowing everything around the Hero to a crawl while leaving the caster immune. Higher levels allow the caster to maintain this state for longer, and bring the world nearly to a standstill.
Summon: Wrenches a creature's soul from the netherworld to help the caster. If this creature kills another, it is replaced by the soul of the newly fallen victim. Higher levels allow the caster to keep the creature for longer. (Can only be mastered by good Heroes)
Turncoat: This insidious spell manipulates the enemy's mind whilst the caster is close enough, gradually turning the target into an unwitting ally. Higher levels allow control of the victim's mind for longer. (Can only be mastered by evil Heroes)
Drain Life: A singularly unpleasant spell, Drain Life allows the caster to heal himself by sapping the life force of his enemies. Higher levels drain more from the victim with each use. (Can only be mastered by evil Heroes)

Magic Power

This attribute extends your Will Bar in the top left corner of your screen, meaning the Hero will have more Will energy to use before they will have to replenish it.

Experience Costs

Spells

Spell	Level				Total
Spell	1	2	3	4	Total
Enflame	3500	8100	20000	58000	91600
Fireball	500	4800	217800	54000	77100
Battle Charge	750	5400	17500	52000	75650
Multi Strike	1200	4680	15700	43500	65080
Lightning	0	5760	18200	48000	71960
Divine Fury	4000	9000	25000	66000	104000
Infernal Wrath	4000	9000	25000	66000	104000
Force Push	600	4600	12600	40000	57800
Turncoat	3200	6500	16000	45000	70700
Slow Time	2000	6580	18800	47500	74880
Drain Life	2800	6750	16500	44000	70050
Summon	1800	5030	14400	45000	66230
Physical Shield	900	5350	17700	45500	69450
Berserk	1600	6210	20500	51000	79310
Assassin Rush	400	2700	8100	20000	31200
Heal Life	2300	5850	15900	49000	73050
Ghost Sword	2500	6300	17200	51500	77500
Multi Arrow	1000	5140	19500	47000	72640

Magic Power

Attribute	Level							Total
Attribute	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	Total
Magic Power	500	1200	2800	6200	11500	25000	54000	101200

1,433,400 experience is required to max out all Will attributes, including both good and evil alignment spells. Alignment-based spells will cost slightly more or less xp depending on current alignment, so this number could be higher or lower depending on your character.

Fable II

All spells available in Fable II have a targeted and area effect version. To target, the player simply points the left thumbstick toward their desired target then releases the spell. Most spells do noticeably higher damage and/or have a much longer duration when targeted. When higher ranks of spells are learned, they must be charged for a certain amount of time (depending on the rank) before being released. As higher ranks for spells are bought, lower ranked spells will become more powerful while higher ranked spells will take less time to charge. Will, like Strength and Skill, morphs your character in the form of glowing, blue lines (Will Lines) that grow brighter with every level of Will the player learns for each spell. Unlike in the first Fable your character in Fable II can perform any spell an unlimited number of time for he/she has a limitless supply of mana or willpower.

TIP: When you want to cast charged spells (spells higher than level 1) you should start the charging with an area of effect cast even if you want to cast a targeted spell; just turn it into a targeted spell by moving the direction pad stick when the level you want is charging. Any charging that begins as a targeted spell will take twice the time to charge.

Effects of increased Will ability

Your command of Will is growing. Higher level spells will charge faster and lower level spells will do more damage.

Total Exp Spent refers to the total sum you placed in any and all spells together.

Caster Level	Total Will Exp Spent	Level 1 Spells	Level 2 Spells	Level 3 Spells
1	0	100% Damage	100% Damage	100% Damage
2	10,000	300% Damage	150% Damage	100% Damage
3	40,000	400% Damage	200% Damage	100% Damage
4	180,000	600% Damage	300% Damage	150% Damage

Fable III

In Fable III, Will is used through gauntlets, which channel the natural Will energy of the user. Like In Fable II, the Hero is given an unlimited manna to cast spells. There is a different gauntlet for each type of spell. Every time you level up your Will combat skill on the Road to Rule, the gauntlets will level up as well, decreasing the amount of time it takes to charge spells. The player can see and equip his/her gauntlets in the armoury inside the Sanctuary. Two gauntlets can be worn after unlocking Spell Weaving in the Road to Rule. With Spell Weaving, two spells can be combined to form a new, more powerful spell.

Certain spells can only be used through the use of potions, such as Slow Time, Summon Monsters, and Health Potions. Although more limited, unlike in the previous installments, these spells have little to no cooldown and can be spammed effectively in a short period of time when needed. This, in effect, gives the Hero the ability to cast four spells at once (Slow Time, Summon, and Two different spells weaved together). Having a five star magical aura will cause your tattoos to glow either red or blue depending on your alignment. It will also cause patterns similar to will lines that appear on your clothes while flourishing to shine brighter.

Gauntlets

Potions

Fable: The Journey

Will powers are the primary form of attack in Fable: The Journey. Will powers are cast using gauntlets, similar to those in Fable III, that are acquired early on in the game in The Spirit Chambers. Unlike Fable III, there is only a single set of gauntlets from which all powers are channeled. Like previous Fable games, the power of these abilities is strengthened through upgrades purchased using experience earned in battle or found on the road. Additional Will powers are unlocked after finding Willstones in the various temples of the Enlightened.

Bolt is your primary damage spell. It sends a bolt of blue magical energy at your enemies. To cast it, you bring your dominant hand up to your shoulder, then thrust it toward your target. Aftertouch to send it flying back at your enemies. Upgrade to have it bounce over and damage more enemies.
Push is your other main spell. It sends a string of magical energy at your enemies and will knock them back, stunning them. To cast Push, raise your non-dominant hand up to your shoulder, then thrust forwards. Push can also be used to manipulate your enemies and your enviroment. After casting push, move your hand in the direction you wish to move it, and you will send the object or enemy in that direction. Upgrade to hit multiple enemies at once.
Counter A red target indicates an incoming attack. You can bounce attacks back at your enemies by using the Counter spell. When the incoming icon is on the screen, move your non-dominant hand across and slightly in front of your chest.
Fireball While holding your dominant hand up as if to cast Bolt, wave it back and forth or say "Fireball" and the spell will change to the fireball spell. This spell will damage more enemies, and can ignite gas leaks, light torches, etc. Aftertouch fireball to send several small fireballs at your enemies.
Shard A spear-like stone at your enemies. To cast shard, raise your dominant hand over your shoulder as if you were casting a spear, then move your arm in the direction you wish to cast it. Aftertouch to send several, smaller shards at your enemies.
Light After acquiring this spell, it acts as an upgrade to your push spell. Light allows you to burn away the darkness from corrupted enemies, allowing you to damage them, but does not cause damage itself. It can also burn away liquid darkness off of the environment.

Trivia

In every Fable game after the original Fable and Fable: The Lost Chapters, Will is sometimes referred to using the common term "magic". While this could be an oversight by the developers, it could easily be seen as effect of the increased ignorance of the common villagers to the forces of Will, which have gradually lessened since the Age of Heroes.
In both Fable II and Fable III, enemies will remark on their astonishment upon seeing Will powers being cast, adding further credence to the theory that the powers of Will are becoming more and more forgotten.
Since Will Energy was founded and stems from a single person (William Black) then that means every Hero who possess Will Magic is technically a part of the same bloodline, even if they are not direct relatives of each other.
Despite the wide array of spells that can be found in Fable: The Lost Chapters, plenty more were removed or still go unused in the game files.
According to co-creator Dene Carter, the original Fable was meant to have spells that would only be accessible to the player by worshipping to the right deity. For example, an unused spell called Raise Dead would only be accessible to those who worshipped Skorm. While spells like Heal Life would only be accessible to those who worshipped Avo. This idea was influenced by the rogue-inspired game NetHack, but was cut from Fable during development.