Magic & Grounding

“I wish for infinite wishes.”

— Gullible Fool

Magic is the abstract force that weaves through the fabric of Azura. It is an ancient, potent energy that responds to will, knowledge, and form. Magic is not simply a tool, but a discipline, a language, and sometimes even a pact. Everyone can use magic in some shape or form. Still, those who tap into their very soul's core can bring out their true potential and utilise this primal essence of reality, which can bend natural laws and shape the world around them through various methods of channelling that unlock once they have locked into their desired form of magic.

Though magic itself is singular in origin, its expressions take on various forms. The two known forms where it is harnessed are Spellcasting and Divinity. Each form has its strengths and weaknesses.

Aside from magic, there is Grounding. An individual may undergo a process formally known as ‘Severance’ to permanently sever their connection to magic in exchange for enhancing their physical capabilities.

This page covers the fundamentals of magic, such as Attunement & Severance, Mana, and their respective Mastery.

Attunement & Severance

Attunement, also known as Vitae, is the process through which an individual aligns their mind and body to tune with reality, granting them the ability to shape it with their will. This transformation marks the critical threshold between a non-mage and a mage. Attunement is neither instant nor easy. It requires intense mental and physical training, as well as emotional maturity. As such, it cannot be undertaken by anyone under the age of 18, or the age of maturity of each race, as younger individuals lack the psychological readiness necessary to engage with magic responsibly. Once Attunement is achieved, the practitioner becomes permanently bound to a specific aspect of reality, gaining access to only one form of magic, or grounding. This bond is for life and typically cannot be altered.

For Grounding, this process is known as Severance. This attunement to Grounding occurs when a non-magic user drinks a liquid known as ‘Grounding Elixir’ to permanently sever their inherent connection to magic in exchange for enhancing their physical capabilities. This six-hour process is painful and distressing for the individual undergoing it.

However, Attunement is not a one-time effort; it demands continual dedication. Suppose a spellcaster fails to practice their magic regularly or neglects to exert sufficient mana (magical effort or will). In that case, their control will begin to wane, eventually leading to the complete loss of their magical ability without the chance of using magic or Grounding again.

Mana

Mana is the intangible resource from which all mages draw their strength to cast spells. Though it has no physical form, mana represents the raw energy used to impose one’s will upon reality. As a mage deepens their connection to their chosen elements and sharpens their mastery, their mana pool naturally expands—growing steadily and, in some cases, exponentially, until reaching the pinnacle state known as Ascendancy.

A mage’s total mana capacity is influenced by several factors: intelligence, willpower, mental stability, and physical health. However, frequent magic use comes at a cost. Channelling mana places strain on the body, gradually depleting resources such as body fat and muscle mass. As a result, maintaining a healthy diet, particularly one rich in sugars and carbohydrates, is essential for active mages & grounded individuals. It is common for mages to consume energy-dense meals before extended periods of casting.

Limitations

As time passes by and mages become more powerful in their magical field, powerful spellcasters see their flow of mana significantly impeded by external materials, particularly those of higher levels (Proficient+). Heavy armour restricts this flow, making it nearly impossible to cast spells for a high-level mage while wearing metal, stone, bone, or certain enchanted substances. Max-level mages can only cast reliably while wearing light protections such as a 20-layer gambeson or boiled leather armour.

Materials such as wood, metal, and similar dense substances gradually interfere with mana flow when kept in close, prolonged contact with the mage. However, this interference is not immediate. It typically takes sustained exposure—around 30 minutes—for these materials to fully suppress the ability to cast. This means tactics like encasing a mage in rock or wood are ineffective unless maintained for an extended duration.

This rule also applies to armour created purely through magic, such as stone or ice. Regardless of their origin, any material that disrupts the mage’s connection to mana will, over time, inhibit spellcasting.

Magic Catalysts

Mastery

*All magic & grounding have (roughly) the same powerscaling. The most a master of a magic level may be able to do is as much as 5 knights or 5 archers may do to someone.

Below is a list of each level of Spellcasting, Divinity, and Grounding. Each level is achieved by getting approved through the Staff team, as specified. This sets a minimum time limit for people to learn spells, know how to work with magic, and develop their character.

If you wish to know which levels are free-to-play and which are approval-only, refer to each page: Spellcasting, Divinity, and Grounding.

Emergent

Beginner | Acolyte | Apprentice

Emergent magic users require no approval and can be freely roleplayed. They are just starting to learn magic or Grounding and know only the most basic spells.

Developed

Novice | Devoted | Adept

Developed magic users have made considerable progress since recently commencing. They can utilise most spells within a specific path, but have a long way to go before mastering them.

Proficient

Expert | Disciple | Expert

Proficient magic users have made significant advancements in their field and have become more powerful, able to utilise most spells of their chosen magic.

Ascendant

Master | Herald | Master

Ascendant magic users have unlocked all powers and maximised all their skills. At this point, they have mastered their magic or grounding speciality of choice to the best of their ability. This level is staff-voted across all progression systems.

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