It is said magic is part of every life, every soul.
Magic is intrinsic to the world, but before the Fracture, it was rarely harnessed. Mankind came in closest contact with magic, incorporating it into their architecture and technology. Various others were able to discover or create small magical effects, notably accomplished by Rabbit Warrens and the Feline Blazacy. Rarely, strange magical phenomena would occur in the world. Magically charged creatures were known to wreak havoc until dealt with, kindling legends.
The world existed as such for countless years before the Fracture. The cause of the Fracture is unknown, but the outcome is clear; the natural balance of life and death was broken. The Fracture unleashed devastating amounts of energy into the land, and led to the birth of the warped. Now, Flux and energy alike exists in potent quantities throughout the world, flocking to creatures rather than dissipating.
Magic is perhaps a blessing and a curse. Various powerful entities terrorize the land as they compete for power vacuums. The notorious Warped are widespread, leaving death in their wake. The remaining survivors are forced to roam, desperately seeking or attempting to establish refuge. But as survivors brave the endless dangers, their very souls grow. With it, their physical and magical prowess blooms.