This is the third Magnetic scrolls game. It was meant to be based on magical spells, like Enchanter, but you have to do a LOT of work before you get any spells.
The game lets you get through deathly obstacles, but you will lose a bit of luck if you do, which blocks you out of the endgame. So if it says you lose a little bit of luck, go back to an earlier save!
Overall, a super british game, with all of the spells based on British slang for 'thing' (like wossname and so on).
Very frustrating, very unfair, but interesting and with good graphics.