Earth magic is quite hard to learn at first, but once you get the basics it becomes quite easy to learn. This element is renowned for its defensive spells as well as its survival aspect.
Earth magic has multiple facets and can be divided into three (3) main categories: earth, minerals and plants. Those facets can be hard to grasp, which is what gives earth magic it's hard to learn status. Grasping the plant aspect won't help with learning the mineral aspect spells, and so forth. Oftentimes, kels will focus on one category and master it, but it is not unknown for kels to learn spells from all aspects.
Green lumi trees are thought to be related to earth magic and are often found in luscious areas, near mineral or crystal deposits. They often are surrounded by very fertile lands, as if they infuse the earth around them with their magic.
Learning:
The best way to learn how to use this spell is to go in a forest and listen around. Blindfolds and earmuffs are often used after one or two sessions, as removing any sense will improve the others. Concentrating long enough will allow the kel to notice vibrations in the ground from bugs and wild life around. If living in a busy home, it can also be learnt there, trying to sense the footsteps of others.
Usage:
This spell is used to predict movements or listen to other's movements. It is also useful with law enforcement to sense out attackers who want to ambush others. This spell is very versatile. You can even listen to someone's heartbeat!
Limitations:
Bigger vibrations will drown out smaller ones, just like loud sounds drown out quiet sounds. This ability also doesn't enhance sound vibrations, as they are a different type of vibration (Sound Manipulation modifies air vibrations, Tremor Feel will allow the user to feel vibrations through the ground and solid objects more clearly.)
Learning:
This spell can be very exhausting to learn and often gives muscle cramps during the learning phase. Kels who are used to training will find it easy to learn this spell. To learn this spell, students will be asked to push around or carry heavy objects and to not give up. Through concentration and perseverance, the user will finally be able to enhance their strength.
Usage:
This spell has endless utilities, as everyone needs an extra boost in strength. It is often used by kels with very physical jobs, like law enforcement, lumberjacks, professional fighters, etc. Enhancing one's strength can either make them an unstoppable force or an unmovable object.
Limitations:
This spell wears out faster when combined with heavier objects. If an item is way too heavy for the user, it can be dangerous to get squashed under the heavy item. Over usage of this spell can lead to tiredness and muscle cramps.
Learning:
This spell takes a lot of time to learn independently, as it requires the user to study seed and plants growth in front of their eyes to see how the flora reacts. Reading botany books also helps with learning this ability. Once the user is familiar with plant growth, they can concentrate and channel their energy towards the seed to help it sprout and speed up the growing process. Some Earth Magic users also recommend talking to the plant; encouraging it to sprout verbally can help beginners.
Usage:
Used mostly by farmers and botanists, it helps speed up the process of plant growth. It is often useful to have healing plants around yourself to get more stock. It can also be used to quickly sprout edible plants to eat when on travels. It is the root of all plant-based Earth spells.
Limitations:
Beginner kels have a hard time sprouting a seed for anything bigger than a shrub. This spell only speeds up the sprouting process and does not manipulate its growth. The bigger the plant is supposed to be, like a tree, the harder it is.
Learning:
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Usage:
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Limitations:
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List of upgrades that require some amount of earth magic knowledge!
Nature's best defense
Aki Needed - 100
Age Requirement - None
Other Requirements - The kel you want this upgrade for must know at least one (1) earth spell.
Rules
-Must be a solid colour (base/secondary/accent)
-May or may not have a smooth outer edge.
-Small to medium size plates only
-They can be anywhere on the kel's body or show in only certain spots, up to you! (Must have a minimum of 4 plates)
Leaf me be
Aki Needed - 180
Age Requirement - 14 weeks
Other Requirements - The kel you want this upgrade for must know three (3) basic earth spells.
Rules
-Leaf must be a solid colour (base/secondary/accent)
-Must follow a similar shape and size
Mark of Nature
Aki Needed - 100
Age Requirement - None
Other Requirements - The kel you want this upgrade for must participate a Basic Earth class
Rules
-Can go anywhere on kel (including tongue) EXCEPT eyes and gem
-Outline colour can be base/secondary/accent
-Inner colour can be base/secondary/accent
-Glows when using earth magic
Growth mindset
Aki Needed - 150
Age Requirement - None
Other Requirements - The kel you want this upgrade for must pass a Basic Earth class
Rules
-Can float anywhere above kel
-Can have up to 4 halos total (halos can be all the same or mixed with others)
-Flowers can be based on any real flowering plants OR official kel flora
Rock on
Aki Needed - 300
Age Requirement - None
Other Requirements - The kel you want this upgrade for must pass a Intermediate Earth class
Rules
-Can float anywhere above kel
-Can have up to 4 halos total (halos can be all the same or mixed with others)
-Minerals can be any real mineral (rock, ore, gem)
Naturally bedazzled
Aki Needed - 250
Age Requirement - 4 months
Other Requirements - The kel you want this upgrade for must officially know 3 Earth spells.
Rules
-Can be of any type of gemstone. Can be polished smooth or have angled cuts.
-Can be any basic gem shapes and is compatible with gem shape upgrades.
-Up to 3 rows of gemstones, gemstones must remain small.
-Can be applied to front legs, back legs, or both!