Magic exists in many forms throughout the Dreamscape, and is present throughout the world.
MAGIC
Magic exists in many forms throughout the Dreamscape, and is present throughout the world. Many beings use it, although there are also many who cannot use magic at all. Those people may just be peaceful villagers, or they can also be warriors who are more specialized in basic weaponry.
Yakuyoke (厄除け): those who fight Nightmares
LIGHT & DARK
Elements are created from the energy of either the light or dark part of the soul. Light magic basically just creates a normal version of the element, while Dark creates a violent, powerful and dangerous version, and is very hard to control. Some masters are able to use some Dark Magic in their Light Magic attacks, to create a very powerful, but controlled attack. This is incredibly difficult, however, and Darkness can easily take over and shoot the attack out of control.
DARK MAGIC
The allure of powerful Dark Magic is too good to pass up for some, and they often become plagued with evil, negative emotion. These people are usually a danger to society, and many end up locked up in high security prisons.
Dark Elves, during the Dusk Age, used mainly Dark Magic as their source of energy. This is what helped them to rise to power, and their species naturally was able to control the Dark energy a lot more easily than any other race.
PURE MAGIC
Using Dark or Light magic does not have to be “elemental” in and of itself. Using pure light, especially infused into a weapon, is common. Dark magic on its own is very risky and dangerous. Pure Light Magic is more common, but is also relatively difficult to master. It is most effective against Nightmares. As it is not elemental, it can be learned by any magic user.
ELEMENTAL MAGIC
ELEMENTAL MAGIC
Elemental Magic is genetic, something you must be born with, and often runs in the family. It can be passed down in different ways, and certain races are predisposed to a certain element.
THE FOUR MAIN ELEMENTS
These four elements are the basis for all elemental magic in the Dreamscape, and also are connected to the four Kingdoms. They have names connected to the Kingdoms, but can also just be simply called by their element. They also have connected general abilities, but these are not universal and are simply associations with each.
WATER - LOHM: healing, swimming
FIRE - SHEN: power, attack
EARTH - KAN: strength, endurance, defense
AIR - NIM: speed, flying, agility
SUB-ELEMENTS
Each of the 4 main elements also have "sub-elements" that use similar magic but are not created through a combination.
Plant [Earth] - also includes Poison
Electricity [Fire]
Ice [Water]
Space/stars [Air]
FUSION ELEMENTS
Some unique elemental powers are created through combination to create a hybrid (Fusion). More are possible, but here are some more common ones:
Earth + Fire: Lava, Metal, Glass
Earth + Water: Mud, clay
Earth + Air: Sand, Crystal
Fire + Air: Tornado, Smoke
Fire + Water: Vapor, Boil
Water + Air: Bubbles, Cloud, Mist
Electricity + Water: Storm
Water + Plant/Poison: Acid/corrosion
EFFECTIVENESS
Certain elements are also more effective against others. (Think Pokemon lol)
Plant -> Air -> Earth -> Electricity -> Water -> Fire -> Ice (and Plant) -> Plant
GENETICS
Elemental Magic is genetic, and there are multiple ways that it can be passed down. Not every child of an Elemental has Elemental Magic. These are ordered from most to least common:
Pure: Inheriting the element from one of the parents and not the other. (Fire parent + water parent = fire child) [Most common]
Dual: Two active elements. (ex: having both fire and water powers)
Fusion: Two elements fuse into one hybrid element. In some cases, the user can also use some pure powers from one of the parent elements. (Ex: fire + water = vapor)
OTHER MAGIC
SUMMONING
This magic can summon things like creatures and weapons, and is relatively common. This is also connected to storing things in magic stones to summon them later. Read more on magic stones here. Summoning tattoos can also be used.
ILLUSION
This magic involves creating things that aren't there, and can be either directed at a specific person (they are the only ones that see it) or into the world in general (anyone can see them). This does not have to be malicious, and can be fun and harmless as a magic trick. However, it can also be used to create confusion and mental torment.
TELEKINESIS
Telekinesis involves moving objects with the mind. This can result in very powerful magic. It can also be used to levitate the user themselves.
CURSES
Curses can be cast by a number of magic users, and curses can greatly vary in effect. Extremely dangerous curses may need to utilize Dark Magic rather than Light.