The following are special spells developed for use in RIFTS. They do not have spell levels (consider them equivalent to Spells of Legend). They are grouped into colours of magic, outlining their general nature. To make it easier to integrate these new spells into RIFTS, I have classified the existing Magic spells into the colours. Note that Elemental Magic is considered separate from these classifications. Please note that the spells from WORLDBOOK 16:FEDERATION OF MAGIC have not been integrated into this list yet. Mages who specialize in these spells get +2 to their spell strength for any spell cast from their colour; all other colours are cast at a -1 spell strength. For those spells in which spell strength is not a factor, those specializing may apply their choice of 10% more damage, range or duration; likewise those spells not specialized in must have a 10% penalty applied to damage, range or duration if spell strength is not a factor. One need not specialize in a colour to use this magic.

CLEAR magic is the first usually taught, sometimes called Cantrips. Some mages have actually specialized in this colour, usually for entertainment purposes. But some have discovered unique ways to turn these simple spells to effective use in combat. Their most potent advantage is the fact that Clear spells cost no P.P.E. on RIFTS earth. Although most magic users begin learning these spells as an apprentice, they are usually soon forgotten. Thus they must be learned anew, just as any other spell.

BLACK magic is that involved in death and necromancy. Those who specialize in Black eventually are turned to evil, even though many take up the dark knowledge with the intention of using it for good. Bio-wizardry (Atlantis) and Necromancy (RIFTS: Africa) fit in this colour. Those who specialize in Black magic have an additional -1 Spell strength/10% penalty when casting White magic. Except in extreme circumstances, player characters should not be permitted to specialize in Black magic.

BROWN magic is that involved in nature. Biomancy spells all fit in this colour (RIFTS: South America 1). Those spells that effect the lighter nature of spirits also fall into this colour.

RED magic is pure destruction. Spells that invoke pure forces of nature like Fire and Lightning actually fall in this category instead of Brown.

SILVER magic may be called Meta-magic. It goes beyond the known forces of nature and time. Temporal magic can be classified as Silver.

WHITE magic is that of healing, protection and creation. Those who specialize in White magic have an additional -1 Spells strength/10% penalty when casting Black magic.

ORANGE magic is a fairly new form of magic, which involves the drawing of arcane figures to channel magic. Magical Tattoos, Nazca Line magic, and Diabolism fall into this category.

BLUE magic is a unique magic that is invoked entirely verbally. Using Blue magic draws power from the caster's life essence to provide much of the power of the spell. This is reflected by a temporary loss of Hit Points. Hit Points lost by the casting of Blue magic cannot be restored by psionics or magic (less than Rune or God-Level); it must be healed naturally.