tl;dr: Dwarf Fortress is getting a "Myth and Magic" update later this year that procedurally generates entire magic systems tied to each world's cosmology, rather than just combining spell effects. The update will produce distinct forms of sorcery, enchantments, rituals, ruins, and magical materials during world generation, enabling fortresses to conduct magical research as genuine discovery. Bay12's Tarn Adams says the team has been developing the feature for years.