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There are five Sources of magic, each of which work a little bit differently. After providing basic rules for magic as a whole, this | There are five Sources of magic, each of which work a little bit differently. After providing basic rules for magic as a whole, this page details each Source of Magic, first by their lore, and then by the abilities you can learn with that Source of Magic. | ||
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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, 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 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. | ||