When the original gods found Nir, they did not realize they stumbled onto a place of pure magic. Nir took a humanoid shape to greet the three deities, and that shape became known as the Mistress of Magic. It was her who taught the gods how to use their divine powers in Nir and channel that energy to other creatures. She also taught the gods the power of granting other creatures divine magic, and assisted the gods in the creation of the planes.
For thousands upon thousands of years, the Mistress did not grant arcane magic to many creatures, and it was not until the end of the Aeon of Worship that she allowed mortals to grab at the arcane arts. Divine magic has always been channeled through the deities, and psionics are a gift directly from Nir to those who have the minds to use it. Arcane magic is given to mortals through the Mistress's allowance.
The Pantheon of Magic contains all of the deities who have dominion over magic.
Casters of all types of magic use Elementium in their dealings, for use as material components and when creating items of power.
In Aldreia, the different users of magic have different terms associated with thier spellcasting. Though this may very from region, to religion, to spellcaster, the following is the norm:
~ When an arcane caster casts a spell, it is called casting an arcana.
~ When a divine caster casts a spell, it is called invoking a diviniy.
~ When a psionic caster casts a spell, is is called manifesting a power.
Spellcasting Organizations (Purely religious orders excluded)
~ Borokod, School of Magic
~ Emerald Tor
~ Erratic Flame
~ The Gem
~ Tower of the Black Angel
Spells Native to Aldreia
~ Jharviss's Magnificent Chariot