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Magic System
Topic Started: Sunday 12-08-2012, 06:48 (115 Views)
Legatus
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Established Facts

  • 1) Magic originates from a world parallel to Alathr called Eselafr. These two worlds are connected through a hidden dimension.
  • 2) The substance that enables the use of magic shall henceforth be called Mana, unless and until another name is decided.
    • a) Mana can take nearly any form or function possible. The biggest limits are imagination and magnitude (and gameplay balance.)
    • b) Mana reacts to conscious thought. It also reacts to subconscious thought, but less strongly, because the effect is directly proportional to the amount of focus.
    • c) While the magic system is not rule-based, some magic users make up elaborate rules and rituals to help them focus.
    • d) Mana is depleted upon use.

  • 3) The physical distance between the worlds determines how freely Mana can flow. The more distance, the more resistance there is.
    • a) The spellcaster must overcome the resistance in order to access the Mana and complete the spellcasting.
    • b) The distance is variable in different locations, meaning there are places where Mana is easier to access and magic thus takes less effort to use.
    • c) Every time someone attempts to channel Mana from Eselafr, it causes the two worlds to drift a little bit closer to each other. The effect is strongest where the magic was used.
    • d) It is possible to make a focused connection, a portal where the distance is zero, to allow Mana to flow unimpeded at that location.
    • e) It is also possible for such a portal to extend to cover the entire world. This would cause catastrophic chaos, as the amount of Mana available could cause the slightest whim to come true.

  • 4) Magic and technology are not compatible. Technology depends on laws of nature in order to work, while magic must defy them in order to work, so it would make extreme precision to make the two work together.
    • a) In addition, magic users don't like advanced technology because it threatens their elite status. Technology can be used by anyone with the training, but few have the willpower to wield magic.


    (If you can think of a better way to format this thing, go ahead and do it.)
    Edited by Legatus, Sunday 12-08-2012, 06:57.
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