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Magic powers
There HAD to be some kind of magic in this story. I just love mangas with Magic Girls or whatnot. (Magic Knight Rayearth is my thing!) But, I didn't want it to be corny or too unrealistic. So, I made a guide to the types of Magic in my story. ^_^
Elemental Flora Fauna Abstract
**Elemental Magic- the most basic and ancient form of magic. Easy to control and fairly powerful.(Reserved for Elves only)
-Light is the most primative of all the elemental type. But it is also very powerful. Not only can it bring light to things, it can take it from them. (Ah, darkness is the absence of light. ;D They're related!). Beings with this type are light framed, thin, and pale. They have power of speed, bright light, and energy. Most magic stems from Light.
-Water is another form of elemental. Obviously it feeds life to things as does light. Beings with this type are fluid in motion, rippling muscles is a common quality, blue hair is also a sign. They have power over some weather and over bodies of water. It is not uncommon for this type to walk on water.
-Fire is a common form. It is an odd and unpredictable type of power, either bringing warmth or destruction. Beings of this type are of two kinds, warm, gentle, and of medium build with brown, auburn or red hair OR hot, short-tempered, large build with blonde or red hair. The powers include making fire, naturally, but also over lightening, fire beams are not uncommon.
-Wind is a bit rare nowadays. It's a flighty type power that likes to remain untamed. Beings with this power are just that, flighty and untamed. There is no specific build or hair color for this type because of its shiftiness. Powers include control of weather, sometimes over water and fire, speed (not as fast as light), and flight.
-Earth is the last type of categorial elemental magic. It is a solid and old type. Beings of this type are loyal, patient, and stubborn. They tend to have darker complextions and darker hair, but that is not always the case. Powers include earthquakes, moving mountains, hard armor, and long life. They also can find the best precious jewels and stones and craft them into almost anything. Top
**Flora Magic-"stems" off of elemental. Think plants when you hear about flora type magic. There are two major categories of Flora, "Arboris" and "Hortis".
-Arboris means "of Trees", so obviously it deals directly with...trees. -___- Sometimes, beings with Arboris powers are known as dryaids or tree-sprites that protect the forests. Well, that's one type of being of the tree type. Arboris type beings are strong willed, patient, and long-lived, not as stubborn as Earth type. Their powers include growing trees, fruits, and building. Carpentry is a common trade, actually.
-Hortis means "of Gardens", so obviously flowers and farming crops. They types of beings with this power are the same as the Arboris type. Their powers consist of growing plants, healing, and good cooking. It's common amoung elf wives, a highly desired prize is to have a Hortis-type wife. ;) Top
**Fauna Magic- refers to animal type magic. Animals are dependent on plants, so this magic kinda branches off from them. It's a very complex type of power, but not as powerful in some senses. It takes some skill to master or tame some types of Fauna magic. But again there are two major categories
-Domesticus: obviously refers to easily tamed animal powers. Beings of this type usually adopt the traits of their patron animal. For example: Cat or Chat types are independent, affectionate but intelligent beings who prefer the night life. They have keen eyes and quick reflexes. They have a graceful body. They have the power to call upon their guardian animal, the cat for protection and always land on their feet.
-Non-Domesticus: Are wild animals, naturally. The power for some animals is not as easy to aquire. Beings of this type also adopt the traits of their patron animal. For example: Fox or Renard types are clever, witty, and charming. They have quick ears and reflexes and slippery minds. Fox type are usually finely build for agility and speed, usually accompanied by ruddy hair and charming smiles. They can call upon their guardian, the fox, and can slip out of most undesirable situations. They are definitely not the most trustworthy being.
As I have said, there are too many different kinds of powers associated to Fauna type to list them all.
**Abstract Magic- This is most definitely the most unusual and unpredictable and varied magic. There are no set categories, but it is the most powerful type of magic. Amoung the various examples are as follows: Tempus (Time), Spes (Hope), Fides (Faith), Angelicus (Angelic Power), Vitae (Life), and Charita (Charity/Love). Some of the types have obvious powers. I.E. Time power allows one to travel time, pause time, speed it up or slow it down. (This is a very, very restricted power given to a select few and protected my ageless guardians). Vitae can support a dying person for a long time, occasionally raise them from the dead. Angelicus people can be in two places at once, protect a beloved and make beautiful music. The powers of Fides, Spes, and Charita are very vague type of powers that are so rare that not enough study has been done.
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