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In fantasy based fictions, it is a recurring feature that mages would summon a [[Familiar]], usually a demon or an owl. But wait! What if the being they entered a [[Magically Binding Contract]] with is a humanoid or of their same species — especially one that is of the opposite sex and at least one party has romantic interest in the other? Then, this is a [[Magic Contract Romance]]. In many cases, the contract between the contractor and his/her contractee would also grant greater spiritual bonds between them, often furthering their relations with one and other--often romantic feelings. In many cases, weaker heroes would also [[Magically Binding Contract|enter into a contract]] with a stronger being for protection.

In fantasy based fictions, it is a recurring feature that mages would summon a [[Familiar]], usually a demon or an owl. But wait! What if the being they entered a [[Magically-Binding Contract]] with is a humanoid or of their same species — especially one that is of the opposite sex and at least one party has romantic interest in the other? Then, this is a [[Magic Contract Romance]]. In many cases, the contract between the contractor and his/her contractee would also grant greater spiritual bonds between them, often furthering their relations with one and other--often romantic feelings. In many cases, weaker heroes would also [[Magically-Binding Contract|enter into a contract]] with a stronger being for protection.

A common plot regarding this trope would usually involve the breaking down of the contract--forcing the couple apart-- in order to test the two's strength of their love.

A [[Sub Trope]] of [[Rescue Romance]] and [[Magically Binding Contract]], the contractor and the being they summoned would generally admire the qualities of one and other as they travel through a journey between life and death, gradually till they fall in love. If the contracted being was [[Ice Queen|originally disgusted]] by the weakness of his/her contractor, then [[Defrosting Ice Queen|the protagonist would usually gain]] affection of his/her contractee through bravery, his/her inner kindness or other inner qualities.This trope is common in both anime and manga. When this trope is present, expect a lot of action. Why in the world would one summon a guardian unless in grave danger? Note, if the contractor is as powerful as his/her contractee or [[Took a Level In Badass|increased his power]] then this trope will usually lead to a ''[[Battle Couple]]'' situation.

A [[Sub-Trope]] of [[Rescue Romance]] and [[Magically-Binding Contract]], the contractor and the being they summoned would generally admire the qualities of one and other as they travel through a journey between life and death, gradually till they fall in love. If the contracted being was [[Ice Queen|originally disgusted]] by the weakness of his/her contractor, then [[Defrosting Ice Queen|the protagonist would usually gain]] affection of his/her contractee through bravery, his/her inner kindness or other inner qualities.This trope is common in both anime and manga. When this trope is present, expect a lot of action. Why in the world would one summon a guardian unless in grave danger? Note, if the contractor is as powerful as his/her contractee or [[Took a Level In Badass|increased his power]] then this trope will usually lead to a ''[[Battle Couple]]'' situation.

See also, the sister trope: [[A Magic Contract Comes With a Kiss]] and [[Bodyguard Crush]].

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== Tabletop RPG ==

* ''[[Dungeons and Dragons]]''

** ''Al-Quadim'' sort of inverts this: genies and ins (mortals) may well be [[Interspecies Romance|happy together]], but a couple needs to be linked with a [[Magically Binding Contract]] to have offspring.

** ''Al-Quadim'' sort of inverts this: genies and ins (mortals) may well be [[Interspecies Romance|happy together]], but a couple needs to be linked with a [[Magically-Binding Contract]] to have offspring.

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[[Category:Magic Contract Romance]]

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