Board Thread:Spoilers!/@comment-26159109-20160119214649/@comment-24183764-20160407020646

Honestly, I can't help but agree. The fact that they made Regina's spell look like it requires effort and that it seems quite ritualistic shows the complexity of magic used in the show's lore. Especially since the technical side of magic was glossed over in "The Jolly Roger" when Regina was trying to train Emma.

Although, I do feel like they just drew random rune and alchemical symbols.