Birthright Spirits

Birthright spirits are entities unique to the world of Shavirouk. Any person born into a nation of Shavirouk, with the exception of the nation of Martial, will be immediately bonded to a Birthright Spirit. These spirits grant a creature innate access to the magic of the world, especially that of their associated type. This often comes in the form of simple magics that begin to develop during adolescence or early adulthood and often develop in such a way that helps with roles or skills that the individual already has. For example, a person from Kubrajad might gain the Mage Hand and Produce Flame cantrips if they have a more peaceful lifestyle, where as someone who must defend themselves often or reguarly finds themself in dangerous situations may instead gain the Acid Splash and Sword Burst cantrips.
While not initially sentient, the spirits have the ability to gain cognitive skill and sentience over time. Until that point, most birthright spirits start out as conscious spirits instead. As a person grows, the spirit can grow stronger within them.

Types of Birthright Spirit

There are eight known spirits, commononly known as the children of the gods. Each spirit grants a different innate connection to one of the schools of magic.

• Abjuration Spirits - The children of Aris Teo. These are bonded to people born in Ahsweyj. They grant natural access to abjuration magics and a better understanding of that particular school. In the spiritual plane, they appear as beings with forms seemingly made of ice surrounding a core of molten rock. They are stern and cold to outsiders and fiercely protective of their bondmate, and strictly adhere to law and regulation.
• Conjuration Spirits - The children of Agni Skan. These are bonded to people born in Kubrajad. They grant natural access to conjuration magics and a better understanding of that particular school. In the spiritual plane, they appear as tall creatures with stoney skin and hair or fur like flowing waterfalls.
• Divination Spirits - The children of Gribanati. These are bonded to people born in Dirakie. They grant natural access to divination magics, and a better understanding of that particular school. In the spiritual plane, these appear as a figure made of glowing mist or fog, as if touched by early morning or late evening sunlight, wearing simple gloves, pants, and a shirt or vest that adheres to the shape of their body. They are highly logical beings who enjoy concrete things and direct facts, though they are often interested in the idea of lies though rarely lie themselves.
• Enchantment Spirits - The children of Smajreki. These are bonded to people born in Ehvania. They grant natural access to enchantment magics, and a better understanding of that particular school. In the spiritual plane, these appear as beings made of plants, crystals, or strange materials, all with exaggerated features such as too-large eyes or fingers with extra knuckles.
• Evocation Spirits - The children of Zagnaraz. These are bonded to people born in Eth Kraci. They grant natural access to evocation magics, and a better understanding of that particular school. In the spiritual plane, these appear as a figure made of raging fire around a core of ice. They are passionate beings who act on instinct rather than thought.
• Illusion Spirits - The children of Tishka. These are bonded to people born in Icharaye. They grant natural access to illusion magics, and a better understanding of that particular school. In the spiritual plane, they appear as strange figures that look like plants made of light.
• Transmutation Spirits - The children of Daulesa. These are bonded to people born in Tahn Ska. They grant natural access to transmutation magics, and a better understanding of that particular school. In the spiritual plane, they appear as creatures with ever-shifting features made of wet clay or strange ooze. They have cracks in their skin that appear to be filled with magma, similar to the molten look of their eyes.
• Necromancy Spirits - The children of Shone Volar. These are bonded to people born in Nugelasau. They grant natural access to necromancy magics, and a better understanding of that particular school. In the spiritual plane, these appear as skeletons with black bones and translucent grey flesh. Many have black or dark grey hair and "clothing" made of the same substance.

Birthright Spirits and Subspecies

Many species or races of people in Shavirouk have various forms to them. For example, drow, high, and wood elves. If a person is born in the country to which their mother's birthright spirit belongs, then this can cause the individual's subspecies to be different than that of their parent. While this does not effect all species, nor does it occur in every country for every species, it is still a factor that many parents may take into consideration when preparing to give birth in places away from their homeland.
A baby gains their birthright spirit and person-hood when they take their first breath. Before this, most infants of a race look relatively similar, only beginning to take on the traits of their own subspecies during the first few weeks of life.