Lexicon

Aether

Also known as dark matter, aether is the substance of magic.

Anima

Life force, and the source of magic.

Besouled

Races with a soul, or any of the sentient races in existence.

Magic

The manipulation of anima to twist the laws of a particular realm and achieve the improbable.

Realm

One of the various reflections of creation. Also known as 'planes of existence.'

Souls

The source of free will and sapience.

Sleepers

Mundane humans who remain unaware of the magical world, their sight obscured by the Veil.

Spell

A way to gather anima and work magic. Favoured by humans, though other races can also learn spellcraft.

Supes

Shorthand for supernatural creatures.

The Veil

The barrier between the magical and mundane worlds. Maintained by the Veil Treaty.

Wakers

Mundane humans awakened to the supernatural world.