AN: I had to write a prologue to the story, as loads of technical bits kept getting in my way. And I couldn't for the life of me, think how to add them into the story, without making it look like I'd only put it in there so every one knew what I was on about. (Draws deep breath) So as Jenifer Aniston would say here comes the technical bits.

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Prologue

There are three types of magic in the underground. One, magic of the Fae. Two, magic of lesser Fae. Three magic of mortals. Fae magic is a natural power; they are born with the ability to draw magic from the surrounding elements. Earth, air, fire and water. Absorbing it into themselves to use, for good or evil, but this power must be tamed. The Fae are taught from an early age to control it. To be caught in an uncultured power surge, means death, for any being. Whether he be Fae or mortal. The magic of lesser Fae is a magic of beings that are usually of mixed blood, they need an outlet for their magic, and certain incantations or ingredients to boost their own power, to help control their power. This can leave the lesser Fae feeling tired and prone to illness. How the magic affects them depends on how pure their Fae blood is. Magic of mortals is incredibly dangerous, and very few mortals will attempt to use it, as it can leave the user weak and helpless, they find the power difficult to control, and they need both incantations, ingredients, and a place of power where magic is strong in the air. But it will still exhaust them totally no matter the spell, whether it is large or small. Jareth is a lesser Fae but only slightly so, his grandmother on his mother's side was mortal, so his mother was of mixed blood, but his father was a full blooded Fae which makes, Jareth a lot more powerful than most lesser Fae. Inside the Labyrinth's structure, Jareth can do anything. Without any effect to himself, but it can only be maintained inside the Labyrinth' boundaries. Outside the Labyrinth Jareth does have his own powers, he can transport himself anywhere, conjure illusions, spy on people. (As long as he knows their general whereabouts.) But his magic does have its limits and he finds the need to use spell weaving, (making certain gestures with his hands) he uses crystal globes in which to focus his power.