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Magic

Basic Magical Laws

The laws of magic are, for the most part, discovered via trial and error by practitioners and scholars. Some however are imposed by Governments or even The Scholar's Guild or Guild of Universities.
The true laws of Magic were discovered over the course of years but were later described as such by the famous scholar, Delia Marit, an Avardi of the Guild of Universities.

The Laws of Magic:

   1 There must always be a source of energy
   2 Magic must have instruction
   3 Once a spell is begun, it will run it's course
   4 Mana must be used to manipulate the spell

The first law states that there must be a designated source of energy. A ready source is the Mana contained within the Mage's body, but this has it's dangers. If Mana is overused, severe injury or even death may occur. It may not be clear when this happens either.

The second law states that Magic must have instruction. While technically, this is true, it may seem to some that it is not the case all the time. Documented cases show spontaneous magical output in times of great duress. Some may argue that this magic is uninstructed but the greater portion of academia believes that the instruction is the instinct of the Caster.

The third law states that when a spell is begun, it must finish. This is true and is the most dangerous part of magical use. Spells must be specifically built so that they can be terminated, otherwise they will drain an individual to death and continue going until the spell is complete.

The fourth law states that Mana must be used in Magic. There have been no documented cases of individuals being able to use magic without the Mana sacrifice, and numerous studies and experiments have been attempted to produce the result, but to no avail.

Styge/Mana and it's relation to Magic use

Magic can and is powered by any number of sources but they all boil down to Styge and Mana. Styge is natural energy that is present all around us. It's in the Trees, the earth, even the air we breath and the water we drink. It is a potent source of power for magic and most schools of magic utilize it. Mana is a counterpart ot Styge. It is the internal to Styge's external. Every form of magic requires an input of Mana to be viable. This is what links the body to the spell. without it, you would not be able to control or even interact with the styge. The stronger the mage, the less Mana is required for his spells.

The Schools of Magic

The schools of Magic vary greatly in application and practice.

Holy Magics: Any magical or arcane abilities granted by a Deitie or lesser celestial being.

Standard Practical: The basic training a mage receives prior to combat training. Covers practical application of magic and the basic upkeep of their mana through Meditation or other means.

Standard Combat: Basic Combat training, where a mage is equipped with their standard defensive spells and a few offensive as well. This is meant primarily for military application

Natural Magics: An irregular form of magic that relies on plants and animals as opposed to physical forces or arcane callings. Usually taught by druids but sometimes can be found elsewhere. Primary use is defensive and medicine.

Celestia: Magics derived directly from Styge, recreating physical phenomena as a means of self defense or offensive moves. Few of these spells hold an elemental component and are therefor more difficult to defend against. A tradeoff is in power.

Arcane: Physical Magics that hold a practical application as well as combat. These magics are apt for physical manipulation of objects, it is far more precise than the Celestia magics. but also has the drawback of power.

Advanced Combat: These magics are special forces training only spells. Only the best and brightest Mages have access to these. They are strictly combat oriented.

Field Medical: Magics meant to heal wounds during battle to recoup fallen soldiers and to provide defensive support against additional damage.

Description
Magic

Basic Magical Laws

The laws of magic are, for the most part, discovered via trial and error by practitioners and scholars. Some however are imposed by Governments or even The Scholar's Guild or Guild of Universities.
The true laws of Magic were discovered over the course of years but were later described as such by the famous scholar, Delia Marit, an Avardi of the Guild of Universities.

The Laws of Magic:

   1 There must always be a source of energy
   2 Magic must have instruction
   3 Once a spell is begun, it will run it's course
   4 Mana must be used to manipulate the spell

The first law states that there must be a designated source of energy. A ready source is the Mana contained within the Mage's body, but this has it's dangers. If Mana is overused, severe injury or even death may occur. It may not be clear when this happens either.

The second law states that Magic must have instruction. While technically, this is true, it may seem to some that it is not the case all the time. Documented cases show spontaneous magical output in times of great duress. Some may argue that this magic is uninstructed but the greater portion of academia believes that the instruction is the instinct of the Caster.

The third law states that when a spell is begun, it must finish. This is true and is the most dangerous part of magical use. Spells must be specifically built so that they can be terminated, otherwise they will drain an individual to death and continue going until the spell is complete.

The fourth law states that Mana must be used in Magic. There have been no documented cases of individuals being able to use magic without the Mana sacrifice, and numerous studies and experiments have been attempted to produce the result, but to no avail.

Styge/Mana and it's relation to Magic use

Magic can and is powered by any number of sources but they all boil down to Styge and Mana. Styge is natural energy that is present all around us. It's in the Trees, the earth, even the air we breath and the water we drink. It is a potent source of power for magic and most schools of magic utilize it. Mana is a counterpart ot Styge. It is the internal to Styge's external. Every form of magic requires an input of Mana to be viable. This is what links the body to the spell. without it, you would not be able to control or even interact with the styge. The stronger the mage, the less Mana is required for his spells.

The Schools of Magic

The schools of Magic vary greatly in application and practice.

Holy Magics: Any magical or arcane abilities granted by a Deitie or lesser celestial being.

Standard Practical: The basic training a mage receives prior to combat training. Covers practical application of magic and the basic upkeep of their mana through Meditation or other means.

Standard Combat: Basic Combat training, where a mage is equipped with their standard defensive spells and a few offensive as well. This is meant primarily for military application

Natural Magics: An irregular form of magic that relies on plants and animals as opposed to physical forces or arcane callings. Usually taught by druids but sometimes can be found elsewhere. Primary use is defensive and medicine.

Celestia: Magics derived directly from Styge, recreating physical phenomena as a means of self defense or offensive moves. Few of these spells hold an elemental component and are therefor more difficult to defend against. A tradeoff is in power.

Arcane: Physical Magics that hold a practical application as well as combat. These magics are apt for physical manipulation of objects, it is far more precise than the Celestia magics. but also has the drawback of power.

Advanced Combat: These magics are special forces training only spells. Only the best and brightest Mages have access to these. They are strictly combat oriented.

Field Medical: Magics meant to heal wounds during battle to recoup fallen soldiers and to provide defensive support against additional damage.