Science, magic, and religion are interconnected in Toriel, The world is so influenced by the ever-present magic, everything is, more or less loosely, connected to it. What science do, is indirectly with the use of magic, the gods impact the world with their power, power which are magical in their very nature. Of course, those are different kinds of magic, and many do not even call it magic, but as they are influenced by the weave, it can be considered as such.
If magic was considered a science, it would certainly be the most practiced of them all. The study of the various scientific domains are often made in relation with studies of magical effect, and as such, most scholars are some kind of spellcaster, and those research are often made under the influence of the Academy of magic. The information gathered by those research, are compiled in books, stored in the library of the various school, spreading the information is relatively quick thanks to the use of sending stone and similar magic. The finance for such research are given by the academy (or sometimes by the state in the Lightfoot Land). This wealth gained thanks to the incredible inscription fee.
Science in Tana’s Empire
Scientist, will not persecuted, are looked over by the church, which makes sure they do not cross any boundary with their research.
Chemistry
In the world of Toriel there are 5 elements, Air, Earth, Fire, Water,
Weave. This fifth element is the fabric of magic, not fully understood, yet, it is known to be the vector of any spell, of god’s influence, and many technologies. Different in nature, it ain’t material, you cannot see it, touch it or interact with it except with the use of magic.
Below, is a list of various materials and chemical compounds found in Toriel:
Despite all those fabulous matters, most equipment and build are made with far more common material, mainly due to the cost of such material.
But chemistry tackle many other subjects, and scientist, many of them are wizard, still work to understand the universe, concepts such as the void does not exist, everything is believed to have at least the
weave wandering around. Light ain’t a particle, nor a wave, but is seen as a possible state of the weave, and many other physic and chemical problems are explained thanks to it.
Biology
The most important, and usually studied subject of biology is life, its origin, and its creation. Even nations, such as the lightfoot land, not necessarily focused on religion, agree to say life is of celestial origin.
The ability of some spellcaster, or the weave to spark life in golems, warforged, and others is still something scientific disagree on the exact origin, is the weave a celestial creation, and therefore, those birth would also be of celestial origin or was the weave prior to the gods, but their influence on this world give this element the ability to create life? To this day, no one knows how to answer.
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