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== Functions of Magic == | == Functions of Magic == | ||
The “functions” of magic refer to nine tags that spells and other magical effects will have. | The “functions” of magic refer to nine tags that spells and other magical effects will have. Every magical ability has one function. If an ability refers to a magical function or a function tag (e.g., “spells with the Enchanting tag”), they refer to these nine functions. | ||
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|Protecting yourself or others from harm. | |Protecting yourself or others from harm. | ||
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= '''Sources of Magic''' = | = '''Sources of Magic''' = | ||
The five Sources of Magic are inseparably linked. When This multiverse was created, the six creator gods used the Fundamental Wellspring to create matter, energy, and spirit. | The five Sources of Magic are inseparably linked. When This multiverse was created, the six creator gods used the Fundamental Wellspring to create matter, energy, and spirit. | ||
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<u>[[Primal]]</u>''':''' Some of the ambient magic released by the Fundamental Wellspring coalesced into a single plane within the multiverse. Acting as a self-recharging battery, this plane’s magic eventually grew and evolved until it was distinct from [[Arcane Magic|arcane magic]]. This became the [[Primal]] Source of magic, originally contained within the plane known as the Everwilds. The Everwilds became the home of the fae and embodies three major aspects of existence: natural life, [[weather]] phenomena, and the height and depth of sapient emotion. | <u>[[Primal]]</u>''':''' Some of the ambient magic released by the Fundamental Wellspring coalesced into a single plane within the multiverse. Acting as a self-recharging battery, this plane’s magic eventually grew and evolved until it was distinct from [[Arcane Magic|arcane magic]]. This became the [[Primal]] Source of magic, originally contained within the plane known as the Everwilds. The Everwilds became the home of the fae and embodies three major aspects of existence: natural life, [[weather]] phenomena, and the height and depth of sapient emotion. | ||
<u>[[Psionic]]</u>''':''' While primal and divine magic can be traced back to [[Arcane Magic|arcane magic]], the [[Psionic]] Source is altogether different. While arcane magic comes from the Fundamental Wellspring’s physical energy, psionic magic comes from the Fundamental Wellspring’s spiritual pulses. Psionic magic is the manipulation of one’s own Essence to impose their will on the world around them. | <u>[[Psionic]]</u>''':''' While primal and divine magic can be traced back to [[Arcane Magic|arcane magic]], the [[Psionic]] Source is altogether different. While [[Arcane Magic|arcane magic]] comes from the Fundamental Wellspring’s physical energy, psionic magic comes from the Fundamental Wellspring’s spiritual pulses. Psionic magic is the manipulation of one’s own Essence to impose their will on the world around them. | ||
<u>[[Occult]]</u>''':''' Like psionic casters, those who use the Occult Source deal in the power of Essence. However, rather than training and enhancing their own Essence, an occult caster will steal slivers of Essence from planar entities of tremendous power. Deities and similar creatures often do not immediately notice when trace amounts of their power are stolen, as this is infinitesimally small from their perspective while it gives significant power to the [[thief]]. However, occult casters must tread carefully, for if their thievery becomes known, the consequences are often dire. | <u>[[Occult]]</u>''':''' Like psionic casters, those who use the Occult Source deal in the power of Essence. However, rather than training and enhancing their own Essence, an occult caster will steal slivers of Essence from planar entities of tremendous power. Deities and similar creatures often do not immediately notice when trace amounts of their power are stolen, as this is infinitesimally small from their perspective while it gives significant power to the [[thief]]. However, occult casters must tread carefully, for if their thievery becomes known, the consequences are often dire. | ||