Magic

Magic, or Sorcery is a supernatural power that is used by some humans and some magical creatures in the D.Gray-

man series.

Overview
Magic allows to perform several tasks in the D. Gray Man universe.

It goes from binding an ennemy or casting destructive attacks to create magic artifacts of even living beings. The way to master magic is vague but it seems to be aquired by training as evidenced by the CROW Members. It seems like Magic users are able to sens the Ki of other people, enabling them to estimate their true intentions. Magic spells can be infused in items as seen with the CROW needles and Timcampy.

It has to be noted that some magics are forbidden, which implies the existence of a legislation of the use of Magic.

Restictive spells
Several spells used to restrain a target have been observed. They are mainly used by trained CROW members. Other can be used to prevent a target from using some of his abilities.

Known Restrictive spells:
 * Secret Spell - Binding Wings (縛羽, Shibari Bane): In the midst of battle, dozens of spell strips can be summoned and used to form a ring around the target that causes their body to feel heavy, and can also be commanded to lash out to further subdue the target.[15] The spell can also be used in a calmer setting with more precision, and can be used to bind an Exorcist's Innocence.[16]
 * Restriction Wings (禁羽, Kinji Bane): Spell strips bearing a restraining seal form multi-layered barriers around the target.[19] Before the spell is activated, the perimeters of the strips can be disrupted fairly easily,[20] but once the spell is put into action, it lashes out violently with an electric attack that subdues the target.[21]
 * Abata Ura Masarakato, On Kaibara, Close (閉): Spell used to seal Allen Walker's Cursed Eye and Ark Gate summoning abilities.[5] Also known by the Science Division as a 'Seal Barrier' as it doubles over to act as a powerful shield that cannot be penetrated by humans, locking whatever is inside of it on a plane separate from the normal realm.[6] Creates an illusion that whatever it is sealing is still on the normal plane, though the illusion cannot be damaged. Any damage obtained on the separate plane carries over to the actual object when the spell is broken.[7] Can be bypassed by Third Exorcists.[8]

Destructive spells
These are spells which have destructive and offensive properties. They can be used in fights against

humans or magical creatures and can hinder akumas. However, being neither Innocence nor Black Matter they are unable to destroy akumas.

Known Destructive spells:
 * Secret Art - Black-winged Flame Spirit (黒羽焔气, Kureha Nenki): The user clutches a spell strip with an explosive seal on it in their hand, empowering their arm and fist with explosive energy, then release it on the chosen target by punching, resulting in an eruption of flames.[13]


 * Flame Wings (炎羽, En Ba): After covering the target in a multitude of destructive spell strips bearing the symbol for "flame", one or more CROW activate the strips, resulting in a flaming explosion

Defensive spells
These are spells which are usef to defend oneself from an opponent. This can go from a short localized defense to the defense of a whole zone for decades.

Known Defensive spells:
 * Protection Wing (衛羽, Mamori Bane): Spell strips bearing a defensive seal can be summoned to form a ring around an individual or group of people that can temporarily prevent anyone and/or anything from entering or leaving the circle.[17] The strips can also be stuck to solid surfaces so that the caster doesn't have to be present to keep the shield going.[18]


 * Barrier Creation: The headquarters of the Asian Branch is protected by a powerful barrier For has created and maintains, which has done so for over a hundred years. For herself is the entrance into the barrier. Such is it's strength the Level 3 Akuma, Thread, had to use Noah's Ark's doors to bypass the barrier and enter into the headquarters. Presumably after Thread's defeat, the barrier was instated. Whether a means has been found by the Asian Branch to block further such intrusions is unknown at this time.

Maledictions
Malediction are spells that are casted on a target, most of the time with malevolent intentions and have a durable lifetime effect. It seems that there is no way to remove them. It is noted by Komui Lee that in this world only Humans can be cursed.
 * Allen Walker's cursed eye is the only known malediction.

Magical creatures
Some Sorcerers are able to create and summon living beings with Magic via several processes. These

beings are often able to use Magic Themselves.

Known Magical creatures:
 * For: She was created by a german sorcerer and is loyal to the Chang Clan. she is transmitted from Head clan to head clan.
 * Skulls: Loyal to the Noah Family, Skulls are created from humans with a "good brain". Though Skulls are able to create skulls themselves, the original creator is Mightra.
 * Atuuda: Atuuda is a transmitted golem with healing abilities. His Current owner is Howard Link
 * Second Exorcists: It is unkown whether Second exorcists are entirely entirely conceived with Magic or if their bodies are only incubated to gain the regenerate properties still using human DNA but in any case, Magic is used in the process to get them "born".
 * Cell Roron: A small being in a cage with special abilities.

Magical artifacts
Magic allows to create several artifacts for diverse purposes. Some artifacts are only usable by designated People.

Known Magical Artifacts:
 * Noah's Ark: Belonging to the Noah Family, the Ark is originally only controllable by the Earl, Road and Nea. Mightra is responsible for the Magic that makes the Ark work.
 * Grave of Maria: Not technically an artifact but rather a coffin. Grave of Maria is summoned by Cross Marian to use the corpse of Maria as a weapon. It uses forbidden magic.

Magic Users
It should be noted that some families are versed in the art of witchcraft as are some professions.
 * The Earl of Millennium
 * Mightra
 * Skulls
 * Cross Marian
 * Saarinzu Epstain
 * Renny Epstain
 * Zu-Mei Chan
 * Twi Chan
 * Bak Chan
 * Madarao
 * Tokusa
 * Tewaku
 * Goushi
 * Kiredori
 * Howard Link
 * CROW Members
 * For