The most common version of Dias is referred to as Archdias. This encompasses the usage of the six crystal elements: Etherine, Aetherine, Ithmirine, Xarium, Luxium, and Zymorium.
Each crystal has its own associated school of magic which requires said crystal to cast spells of a specific school. Because of the dependance on the crystals, without them casters of Dias cannot use spells barring the latent casting of the months of Corithi.
Lor-Dias
Lor-Dias is the casting of Dias magic by using another entity that is able to focus it in some way (similar to the way the crystals can focus the magic). These are typically deities or other powerful enough beings that can grant followers access to their own pool of Dias magic. These mages are essentially casting spells through another being. As long as they have a connection to their deity they can use spells. These casters are referred to as 'proxies'.
Emergence Dias
This is the rarest form of Dias magic - so rare that many have died trying to utilize this specific form. Emergence Dias is when the individual casting is powerful enough to use their own body as a focus for the magic rather than utilizing the crystals. These are usually deities, but some unique individuals have a certain affinity with innate casting. These individuals can even grant others magic if powerful enough - granting them the name 'patron'.
