Arcane Protections: The Fundamentals of Warding & Binding is the official academic text for the core course Warding & Binding I at Thauré School of Sorcery and Wizardry. Designed with the novice practitioner in mind, this comprehensive manual introduces the foundational principles of arcane defense and magical restraint through a structured and immersive approach. With 25 chapters spanning topics from intuitive warding to ethical binding, students are guided through both theoretical frameworks and hands-on applications that promote both skill and discernment. Each chapter is followed by a meticulously crafted assessment to reinforce learning outcomes, while the book’s compendium of 125 original spells provides a rich catalog of protective and binding rituals suitable for personal, academic, and field use. Through detailed instructions, calibrated practices, and layered complexity, this work empowers readers to move from cautious learner to confident practitioner, capable of casting with clarity, integrity, and purpose.