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mystic
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The Second Siege
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It will be Agents or Mystics from now on.†
Chpt 1

mystics = people said to comprehend reality using supernatural means
Miss Kraken, Rowan's hunched and snappish head of Mystics, sat on her right.†
Chpt 1
"Mystics, too," chimed in Connor.†
Chpt 2
Ever since his arrival at Rowan, Max's roommate had exhibited a freakishly intuitive grasp of Mystics.†
Chpt 2
You are not to use Mystics or light any sort of fire.†
Chpt 2
The breakfast crowd was thinning, with First Years off to bond with their charges, mystic creatures that had been entrusted to them.†
Chpt 3
Let's start with Acclimation," said Sarah, folding her arms in the same imposing manner as Miss Boon, their Mystics instructor.†
Chpt 3

mystics = people said to comprehend reality using supernatural means
The Prometheus Scholars are the very best Mystics in the world.†
Chpt 3
He did not like that his Mystics instructor was sharing her hypothesis that Max might be Cuchulain reborn.†
Chpt 4
They need little food or sleep and are highly resistant to trickery and Mystics.†
Chpt 4
That's one of the reasons ulus are so rare—they were hunted down by Mystics and scholars, so now they're almost extinct.†
Chpt 4
A red door promptly opened, and four hooded shapes slipped out to follow the young Mystics instructor inside.†
Chpt 5
The young Mystics instructor was out of breath, her short brown hair clinging to her round face.†
Chpt 5
Her wild eyes burned brightly as she gazed from face to face among the assembled politicians, Agents, and Mystics.†
Chpt 5
The young Mystics instructor swept down the hallway, scattering scholars and bull-necked security personnel in her wake.†
Chpt 5
Max glanced at Miss Boon, but his Mystics instructor stood rigid.†
Chpt 6
Mystics leave a trace.†
Chpt 6
"Miss Boon is a teacher," interrupted Cooper, speaking of the Mystics instructor as though she were back at Rowan arranging desks.†
Chpt 6
Any Mystic can call on him if they have the right incantation.†
Chpt 6
We're going to use Mystics to disguise ourselves," he explained to them.†
Chpt 7

mystics = people said to comprehend reality using supernatural means
"Of course," said the young Mystics instructor, swallowing hard and gazing across the river.†
Chpt 7
The young Mystics instructor peered at the photo and shot a startled glance at Cooper, who looked uncomfortable.†
Chpt 7
"Promise me, David," repeated their Mystics teacher, tapping a hard nail on the table.†
Chpt 7
What don't I miss?" said the Mystics instructor with a sigh.†
Chpt 9
He had never seen his mother do anything unusual—nothing to suggest she had any capabilities in Mystics.†
Chpt 9
The woman glared at the Mystics instructor.†
Chpt 10
Well, you're looking at the most powerful Mystic the world has seen in nearly four hundred years.†
Chpt 10
In my opinion, David's not even really a Mystic—he's a true Sorcerer.†
Chpt 10
"Mystics can cast spells," said Miss Boon simply.†
Chpt 10

mystics = people said to comprehend reality using supernatural means
Max sat red-faced with knitted fingers while his Mystics instructor berated him for losing his temper.†
Chpt 10
A witch or something else might follow any trail that Mystics leave behind.†
Chpt 12
"Did you do that?" asked Max, but his Mystics instructor merely squeezed past him.†
Chpt 12
The nanomail shirt and Cuchulain's spear were stowed beneath his bed; his hand now cradled a text on Mystics.†
Chpt 13
The Second Year Mystics instructor was Mr. Tavares, a short man with a gray-streaked beard and thick, square glasses.†
Chpt 13
Several hundred attendees had convened in Maggie, crowded upon the many benches of a large Mystics classroom.†
Chpt 17
Among them were dozens of unfamiliar Agents and Mystics, recent arrivals from Rowan's fallen field offices.†
Chpt 17
An elderly Mystic raised her voice.†
Chpt 17
"Negotiating with Astaroth?" muttered a willowy Mystic.†
Chpt 17
An ancient-looking Mystic in navy robes spoke up.†
Chpt 17
I don't know what he calls himself," said Vilyak over his shoulder before he trotted away, barking orders to the Agents and minor Mystics who were assembling.†
Chpt 19

mystics = people said to comprehend reality using supernatural means
From out of Maggie's doors came the Promethean Scholars, twelve wizened Mystics clutching ancient books against their chests.†
Chpt 19
We need Mystics, not muscle.
Chpt 19 *

mystics = people with skill relating to reality using supernatural means
With a slow, reluctant nod, he herded' the older, non-Mystic prisoners up the steps.†
Chpt 19
My God," muttered a terror-stricken Mystic, gaping at the storm's slow majesty.†
Chpt 19
The young Mystics instructor abandoned the clutch of precious pages and did as she was told.†
Chpt 19

mystics = people said to comprehend reality using supernatural means
The Mystics instructor wept as she struggled to pull the limp form from the smoking crater, straining with all her might until Cooper arrived to help.†
Chpt 20
His Mystics instructor had held up well since Ms. Richter had fallen, but now Max saw the event etched in the young woman's face.†
Chpt 20
"You do, my child," said the old Mystic, offering a solemn bow.†
Chpt 20
No grim Agents or wise Mystics were assembled; instead.†
Chpt 22

mystics = people said to comprehend reality using supernatural means

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(1) (mystic)
a person who seeks or claims to have direct spiritual insight beyond ordinary understanding; or describing an experience that feels deeply spiritual, mysterious, or otherworldly

In common usage, mystic is more likely to be used in reference to a practitioner of a less mainstream religion than a more mainstream religion -- possibly because the former is more mysterious to the writer.
(2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)

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