Terramancy

"All that you see before you is my domain. The lush greenery, the soil beneath your feet. All of it, down to the tiniest flower. From the squirrels in the trees, to the hawks that circle above. Bask in it, and enjoy the gifts nature has given you. And if you come to understand nature... you can learn to guide it, as well. Patience. Earning the trust of the earth is no easy task."
—Terra, Goddess of Nature

Terramancy, also known as terrakinesis or simply earth magic, is a class of magic involving the manipulation and weaponization of earth.

Effect

Terrakinesis is mainly used as a weapon or tool, but in some cases, it can also be used for healing or transportation.

Side/Secondary Effects

Common side effects of terrakinesis are accidentally covering oneself with dirt or injuring oneself with rocks.

Manifestation

The manifestation of terrakinesis varies greatly by the spell, but across all spells, the main indication is earth being manipulated or otherwise moved around.

Source

Terrakinesis is commonly drawn from either the user's internal magic pool, or the ambient magic around them.

Discovery

Terramancy was born with and first used by Terra, the Goddess of Nature, who is also its namesake. From there, it was gifted and taught to mortals.

Notable Users:

• Terra, Goddess of Nature

Material Components

Terramancers require some form of earth around them to perform their magic; they cannot create it from nothing.

Gestures & Ritual

Varying

Related School

Earth

Related Element

Earth

Effect Duration

Varies by spell

Effect Casting Time

Varies by spell

Range

Varies by spell

Level

Varies by spell

Applied Restriction

For many centuries, it was believed that terramancers could be restrained or contained by metal. In recent years, this myth has been dispelled — many terramancers are also able to manipulate metal as they please, having long since discovered the secrets of how to use it to their advantage. Today, terramancers can be countered by removing them from areas with earth and earth byproducts; plastic prisons are one favored method of dealing with them. Additionally, terramancers cannot work in areas under the protection of anti-spells, or other magical "dead zones".