Magic

Riigan Magic

Types of magic in Riiga, as categorised by the Carson Institute in Benevis Kingdoms.

Terminology and Factors

Terminology

Aether

Aether is magical energy in its purest form, unaltered by sentience and will. All living things contain small amounts of aether which acts as a fuel for life.

Magic

Magic is aether which has formed a spell, generally visible to the naked eye after having passed through a sentient wilful caster.

The Tolus The tolus is an invisible atmosphere containing all aether and surrounding the world in layers that permeate the physical realm. Cannas Aether moves in flows of cannas within the tolus, which move in similar scales to oceanic tides or weather patterns. Venas An invisible vena forms between a wilful sentient caster and a canna, moving aether into the caster until the desired quantity is stored.

Casting Process

Selection A caster must be sentient and have the willpower to consciously select what they want to cast. Linking Once this choice has been made, the caster must establish a link to the nearest canna in the form of a vena. Channelling The caster then channels aether from a canna via the vena, drawing in aether similar to breathing in. This can take anywhere from moments to years. Conversion The caster asserts their willpower onto the aether currently within their body. The will converts the aether into magic and specifies the nature of the outcome. Projection The caster then must send the magic out of their body via a variety of means which will affect how the spell forms and travels.