Magic

"Science and magic are often confused with one another..." -Marbas Brooti, speaking towards Sovari

Magic, often called The Constants by Elenians, and referred to as Eternal Energies throughout the cosmos, is an element of the universe that permeates throughout all aspects of reality, whether it be through the ground one walks on, to the air another breathes. It is divided into 5 categories that help to not only form the Universe, but keep it stable and alive. The categories go as follows:


 * Light Magic: Embodying all that is energy, Light Magic can be used to bolster a person's physical abilities, while also being able to create constructs of energy, such as weapons or shields. The most skilled users of Light Magic are able to call upon the powers of stars, strengthening them beyond mortal comprehension. Many knights and warriors have used forms of Light Magic to aid them in combat.


 * Matter Magic: Embodying all that is physical, Matter Magic is used to manipulate the physical world around it's user, by changing the molecular structure of their surroundings, or creating new elements out of thin air. Often times, those powerful enough can bend reality slightly. Many powerful mages call upon Matter Magic to aid them.


 * Time Magic: Embodying time itself, Time Magic is the most complicated Constant of reality, in that they can not only manipulate the way time flows for themselves and others, but they can even explore countless timelines and realities if they are skilled enough. Few have ever truly mastered Time Magic, as it is often one of the more dangerous Constants to deal with. Marksmen and archers have a natural affinity towards Time Magic.


 * Life Magic: Embodying all that is living, Life Magic allows one to channel the life force of the Universe through themselves. This can be then exerted through influencing other living beings, or even creating a new life form. Those that possess the powers of Life Magic often are those that would put their life down to aid others.


 * Void Magic: Embodying all that isn't, Void Magic is the most enigmatic of the Constants. Intrinsically attuned to The Void itself, Void Magic grants it's users the power to bend reality through the use of portals and teleportation, while also granting access to the world between worlds. Many don't willingly seek out this power, as those that do tend to go mad, or worse, become one with the Void.

Ley and Mana
The core concept of magic itself is simple enough to explain to someone in little words, but the rest is more complicated, and can often bring about confusion. However, if one wishes to fully understand magic, one must become knowledgeable of every single intricacy and quirk it possesses.

Magic can be easily measure through the use of Mana, and it can help one determine not only how much magic potential one contains, but also how much one can exert.

Ley is used in the way Magic flows throughout reality, being found at junctions called Ley Lines.