Magic

Magic refers to the strange supernatural elements and abilities present in the world. Magical abilities can range from spell casting and potion making to enchanting items and supernatural senses.

Magic typically is channeled through the use of incantations, sigils, and meditation, but the use of items imbued with magic -called magic items- are also a form of magic.

Most people have very limited magical abilities, not having much training or skill in using magic, with many only able to utilize magic through magical items.

A strong magic ability is developed much like any other skill, through training and use, needing a person to practice using magic in order to get stronger in it. People who use magic and are skilled in it are referred to by a variety of names with the umbrella term being magic wielder.

Types of Magic

Elemental Magic

Elemental magic is a type of magic that involves harnessing the powers of nature such as ocean currents or plant growth.

The abilities of elemental magic range from lighting a fire to calling down a storm, with the possibilities being determined by the skill of the caster. The stronger and bigger the manipulation the more skill and power it will take to perform and control.

Oftentimes, simple elemental spells are the first spells that apprentices are taught, such as lighting or snuffing out a candle. This not only teaches them magic, but also control.

Transformation Magic

Transformation Magic is a type of magic that involves changing the physical traits and properties of not only objects, but also the ability of a wielder to shapeshift into animals and even other people.

This is an extremely difficult form of magic that can really only be done if one has a strong knowledge and mastery of magic.

The ability to transform living things -especially ones self- is especially difficult, with the ability to transform non-living things being much easier by comparison. Making such changes permanent or long lasting is even more difficult, and oftentimes the spells are only temporary.

Enchantment Magic

Enchantment Magic, commonly referred to as Enchanting, involved the imbuing of magic or spells onto an object. It most commonly is used in the making of magic items.

This form of magic often requires strong magical ability and skills one must be able to cast the spell inorder to enchant it onto an item. The caster’s ability will also affect the strength and duration of the enchantment.

Dark Magic

Dark magic is a type of magic that involves the draining or manipulation of another’s life to fuel one's self or a spell. Dark magic is considered illegal, or at the very least is considered very immoral, to perform with practitioners often being shunned or exiled.

This form of magic is especially dangerous, not only to those it is performed on, but also because it damages the wielder, over time causing them to develop dark marks and eventually a Befallen.

Dark magic requires strong magical abilities to access, but not as much control; however more control will help a user last longer against its corrupting effects.

Dark Marks

Dark marks are a symptom of dark magic use, and if allowed to grow result in the person becoming a rampaging monster called a befallen.

The dark marks appear as dark cloudy markings that spread across the skin as the person uses more and more dark magic.

Befallen

A Befallen is a person who has been consumed by dark magic, becoming a mindless creature of destruction

Befallen have enhanced strength and smell, but they have poor eyesight and are weakened by sunlight.