Just an idea incase witchery is removed permanently what about replacing it with this mod [WIP] TechnoMagi - Highly advanced technology giving the impression of magic - Minecraft Mods - Mapping and Modding - Minecraft Forum - Minecraft Forum It has one ore called Etheruim ore which could easily be replaced by another ore that's already in the world (mithril ore for example is already in the nether, sounds quite magical and has no uses from what I'm aware) and is crafted with that ore and vanilla items (recipes could be made a little harder in my opinion ). But the mod adds a nice magic aspect as well as a bit more tech along with it. The way the mod goes is that you have three different routes to go down and all three have their own different advantages.
I just read the Description of the mod and i love it already i know the most popular magic mods are thaumcraft, ars magica and botania correct me if i am wrong but here is something for a change
Really like the idea of it and how it will bring an extra line of focus into playing Minecraft shall be looking forward to taking part in this mod if the install goes ahead. Fantastic find!