Adelbrand's Pentacle — A pentacle of special powers which allows magicians to maintain control over their demon for multiple service.
Amulet — A protective charm that can fend off evil but cannot be actively controlled by its owner.
Amulet of Samarkand — An especially powerful protective charm created 3,000 years ago by the people of Central Asia. It is made of gold with a simple notched design and adorned with a jade stone in the middle.
Animating Parchment — A manuscript inscribed with a spell that brings a golem to life when inserted into its mouth.
Ankh — An Egyptian amulet; T-shaped, with a loop on top; it symbolizes life.
Apocrypha — A collection of Ptolemy's writings. It includes his method of traveling to the Other Place.
Aura — A colored nimbus that surrounds all living things but is invisible to most humans. It changes color depending on mood and is a useful indicator of a person's emotional state.
Black Tumbler — A spell that causes scarring and discoloration of the skin; used against Jakob Hyrnek and Kitty Jones by Julius Tallow. According to Bartimaeus, also used by the Banja people of Great Zimbabwe to make themselves more attractive.
Bulb of Silence — A spell that prevents others from hearing private conversations.
Charm — A magical formula or incantation, usually sung or spoken, for the purpose of securing another's favor. See also Glamour.
