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Magic is a very important part of the Ushirikiano Pride. The Mages are some of the most revered members, and often have the most important jobs, depending on what they specialize in. The different types of magic usually revolve around the elements, such as Water, or Light. A lion who is adept in Storm Magic, for example, is responsible for providing the pride with enough rainfall through the year. Healing Magic, however, is the most valued, since it helps keep the pride alive. Magic is something that is usually genetic, for example, a Nature Mage and a Dark mage would most likely have a Nature child. The more common Magics, Nature, Fire, Earth, Water, Air, Storm, and Ice, are dominant genes, and the rarer Magics, Light, Dark, Healing, Star, Metamorphic, Time, and Death, are recessive. Nature Mages use plants and animals in their Magic, and have small seed pouches, or animals. Fire Mages, conjure fire to use, they're often seen with Light Mages, and have small jars of embers. Earth Mages can use the ground around them to attack, and often have small crystal growths on their bodies. Water Mages like to stay near the ocean, and get dehydrated very easily. Air Mages like high, windy areas like mountains, and keep clouds in small jars around their necks. Storm Mages are very mysterious, and can summon lightning, which they often have in a lightning jar. Ice Mages summon ice, and usually stay far away from Fire Mages, their fur is often frosted over, and they have small icicles form on their bodies. Light Mages have the ability to harness whatever light source is nearby and use it for protection, and often have small objects that emit light, such as a jar of fireflies, or a candle. Dark Mages can do the same with shadows, and are usually seen wearing large, dark clothing so they have a larger shadow to work with. Healing Mages heal, and have extensive knowledge on how to treat different wounds. Star Mages are very ethereal, and have small constellations dotting their fur; they read the stars and planets to predict the future. Metamorphic Mages can transform into anything they want. Time Mages have the ability to stop, slow down, or travel through time, and usually have a stopwatch around their neck. Death Mages can resurrect the dead to fight for them, and are covered in bones and teeth. These types of Magic can be taught, but it is very difficult. There are other, not as powerful magics, such as incantations, or alchemy, which aren't genetic and is something that anyone can do. The Mages that practice these Magics aren't as valued, but are still considered to be important. If one parent has common Magic, but the other doesn't, there's a 25% chance of the Magic passing on to one of their cubs. If two parents have common Magic, there's a 50/50 chance of the Magics present in the cubs. If one parent has a rare Magic, and the other doesn't have Magic at all, there's a 10% chance of the Magic passing on. If one parent has a rare Magic and the other one has a common Magic, there's a 25% chance of the rare Magic passing. If both parents have rare Magic, then it's a 50/50 chance.
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