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OF MAGIC & AETHER
Inspired by Magic the Gathering, Kingdom Hearts, and Dungeon & Dragons
THE FABRIC
Depiction of The Fabric
Created by the goddess Idlene, the Fabric is an extra-dimensional plane composed almost entirely of energy called Aether. It exists overtop the material plane. Using Aether like strands of yarn, the Fabric makes up the very essence of reality.[break][break]
The mysteries of the Fabric are vast. A magus could dedicate their entire life to studying the Fabric, and they'd only scratch the surface of its secrets. Outside of channeling Aether for magic, a mortal's interaction with the Fabric is limited.[break][break]
Fae and Celestials are said to have strong connections to the Fabric. Certain Fae, in particular, can 'feel' its presence and the ripples that echo through it.
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AETHER & MAGIC
AETHER LEY LINE
Aether is a naturally occurring ethereal energy that spreads throughout the planet. It simultaneously exists within and around every living thing. Powerful sources of Aether called ley lines exist at several locations around the world. Ley lines can't usually be seen, but their effects on the world can be.[break][break]
Plantlife along the area they travel is typically lush and vibrant. They invigorate the land, and any magus attempting magic inside or close to one can channel its power to amplify their spells.[break][break]
AETHER FOUNTS
All ley lines originate from what magus call an Aether Fount. A place where the connection between the material plane and the Fabric is at its strongest. Much like ley lines, Aether Founts can't be seen, and they have a similar but stronger effect on the world around them.[break][break]
MAGIC TAKES MANY FORMS
To perform magic is to manipulate Aether to enact one's will upon the world. Everyone is born with the capacity to utilize Aether in this manner. Some are simply more skilled at it than others. The most common method of doing so is channeling the aetherial energy already present in the body.[break][break]
Magic performed in this manner tends to be weak and easy to control. A Pyromancer releasing flames from their hands. An Illusionist altering an aspect of their appearance. Both are examples of possible feats one could do using this method. More impressive feats are possible, but they require a magus to use significantly more energy. Which will leave them drained and exhausted. Attempt to use more than your body has and you risk doing severe damage to it.[break][break]
The second, more difficult but powerful option; is to channel Aether directly from the Fabric itself. This not only allows for superior magical feats (a tornado of fire, altering the earth around you) but is less taxing on the body. The reason it's so hard is the force of will required to pull Aether directly from the Fabric. Like exercising, the more you attempt it, the easier it gets - but it's never without its risks. Be it the difficulty of controlling the magic to something far worse.[break][break]
Due to the nature of Aether, what one is capable of doing with magic is technically limitless. Although there are several recognized 'schools' of magic throughout the world.[break][break]
Abjuration, alteration, conjuration, divination, enchantment, illusion, invocation, and necromancy.
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Closing Statement
This is a basic outline of how magic will work on Falsebound. There are obviously things that I intentionally left out. There will be more consequences to the second method of channeling the energy needed for magic. There's also a third method, but I'll touch on that more when I bring up Magitek.[break][break]
I'd like to avoid dumping the entirety of the settings info in the Interest Check. So you'll have plenty to look forward to when the site launches. Some of this is also subject to change as I hash things out further.[break][break]
I also want to reiterate that so much of the setting will be left for the players to learn. Information and revelations will be given throughout the site's plots and events. There will even be room for players to add their own unique bits of lore and ideas into the setting.[break][break]
It might look a little rough right now, but I don't think you'll be disappointed when Falsebound opens.
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