Editing Witches (section)

==Behaviour==
[Witches] are fiercely independent, and characterized by inherent selfishness. They give and take and have many purpose to a deed. They are better than most people at being grand and helpful or at being petty, and there are no rules that says a [Witch] can’t do much of anything, but there are nuances. Some embrace their qualities, good or bad, and make it into their craft.<ref name=":0">[https://wanderinginn.com/2022/10/02/9-19-e/ Chapter 9.18 E]</ref> A fundamental quality of their nature is that when pushed, they do not give in or change, they double down. They are usually loners save for familiars, and it is rare for one to live in a town.<ref name=":1">[https://wanderinginn.com/2019/09/10/6-43-e/ Chapter 6.43 E]</ref> They can be viewed as outsiders, troublemakers, and question the status quo, and they will lean into this image.<ref name=":9">[https://wanderinginn.com/2023/09/12/9-58-o/ Chapter 9.58 O]</ref> Most do not take well to laws, and will pursue their passion, their craft, even if it violates local laws.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2019/09/17/6-45-e/ Chapter 6.45 E]</ref> [[Wiskeria]] may be the beginning of a new era of [Witches] that will instead respect laws and civilization.

A [Witch] is a vide, a look, and an idea.<ref name=":9" /> [Witches] devote their lives to being [Witches] to give purpose to feelings, because it matters. They are good at pretending and it is a part of witchcraft, leaning into the image others have of them to gather emotions and be able to do what people believe they are capable of. Underneath the pretence is a certainty of who they are and what they want. This certainty becomes the basis of their actions and decisions, and of their craft. A [Witch] will pretend to be themselves while also being themselves and who they want to be, and so a [Witch] is always a [Witch].<ref name=":2">[https://wanderinginn.com/2022/08/27/9-11-w/ Chapter 9.11 W]</ref>

[Witches] can be vastly different from one another, though are often slotted into 'good' and 'bad' perceptions. It's more accurate to divide them into 'generous' and 'selfish', depending on whether they're willing to follow rules and help others, and if it ties into their craft. 'Good' [Witches] will use their craft for others, while 'bad' [Witches] will use their craft for themselves.<ref name=":3">[https://wanderinginn.com/2019/08/24/6-40-e/ Chapter 6.40 E]</ref> However, even a 'good' [Witch] can be seen as 'bad' depending on the perspective, by imposing their craft upon others.<ref name=":1" /> Self-indulgent [Witches], while powerful, are known to end up in an early grave.

When interacting with each other, [Witches] tip their hats in greeting. Covens of [Witches] will normally meet a few times a month to exchange news, warnings, and trade if there is no emergency. They generally do not judge one another and will overlook each other's wrongdoings, as they have too little allies to afford fighting each other. They will stay out of each other's affairs unless the [Witch] asks them to or it is a matter that affects other [Witches].<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2019/09/14/6-44-e/ Chapter 6.44 E]</ref> However, if a [Witch] kills another [Witch] without cause, they will be hunted by the others.<ref name=":4">[https://wanderinginn.com/2019/09/24/6-47-e/ Chapter 6.47 E]</ref>

According to [[Kasigna]], Witches were once women who entreated her.<ref name=":8">[https://wanderinginn.com/2023/08/30/9-55-pt-1/ Chapter 9.55 (Pt. 1)]</ref> [Witches] oppose the gods, as they've made a pact in ancient times to do so.<ref name=":4" /><ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2022/05/03/8-85/ Chapter 8.85]</ref>