The Magic Victory condition, often initiated via the Age of Affinity spells, is the culmination of your arcane research. To begin this process, you must first clear and annex a Gold Ancient Wonder to your empire. Once secured, you can construct a specialized Research Building known as the Seed of Affinity. As you progress through higher Tome tiers, you will unlock and build the Root and Heart of Affinity, totaling three magical beacons that must be placed within your borders.
Activating the final World Ritual spell triggers a countdown of 15 turns. During this period, all other factions will likely declare war to prevent your ascension, and astral echoes will spawn to attack your beacons. You must physically defend all three structures; if any beacon is occupied or pillaged by an enemy army, the timer pauses. Ensure high-tier stacks and teleportation networks are prepared to move between the Seed, Root, and Heart to secure your victory.