The Origin and Nature of Magic
Magic in the world was born from the Ethyri, the two prime creators of the universe: Almariel, Lady of Light, and Vorthar, the Dark Weaver. In their act of creating the cosmos, they infused the universe with their life essence. When their children, the Aevari, joined in creation, they too poured their own divine energy into the planes. This infusion created what is known as the Aetheric Weave, a finite network of life force that flows invisibly through all existence. Magic is the manipulation of this Weave.
The Weave is not limitless. It is a closed system, and every act of magic draws from the shared reservoir of divine life essence. Overuse, careless manipulation, or cataclysmic magical events can scar, thin, or corrupt the Weave in localized or global ways. As such, magic is both a tool and a sacred responsibility, and its use is heavily influenced by culture, history, and divine doctrine.
Only certain individuals are able to interact with the Weave. The ability to access magic is either gifted by birthright, through pacts, or attained through rigorous study and attunement.
The Arcane Traditions
Sorcerers
Sorcerers are born with a connection to the Weave, often due to lineage tied to the Aevari, particularly Pyrael, Aevari of Fire, Valora, Aevari of Water, or Galeon, Aevari of Air. Their magic is innate, flowing from their blood and spirit. Sorcerers are seen as both blessed and dangerous: vessels of raw, uncontrolled divine energy. Their power is potent but prone to volatility.
Wizards
Wizards cannot rely on birthright. Instead, they dedicate their lives to studying the Weave, learning to manipulate it with formulae, symbols, and rituals. Wizards pull ambient threads of divine force and repurpose them into spells. They are respected for their discipline and feared for the precision of their craft. Some cultures view wizardry as an unnatural exertion of mortal will over divine power. As such, the Weave may only be manipulated by those will the lineage of creation. Not all can learn its powers.
Druids
Druids attune themselves to the echoes of the Aevari within nature. Most commune with Feron, Aevari of the Earth’s presence through stone, root, and wind. They see the Weave as a living spirit that runs strongest through untouched places. Their spells are drawn from the balance of the world, and to misuse magic is to risk harming the very essence of life itself. Feron and his children are known to bless those who protect and cherish his domain, regardless of birthright.
Warlocks
Warlocks do not draw directly from the Weave. Instead, they bargain with beings who have claimed dominion over fragments of the Weave: the Alorama, ancient spirits, or even demons. In exchange for servitude, belief, or action, these patrons allow warlocks to channel power. Warlocks are distrusted, often seen as vessels of corruption or puppets of ill intent.
Monk
The monks of Eldara emerged shortly after 1. The Great Exodus, when a small group of humans chose to remain on Aelarion (Pre-fracture) to study The Ythraewyn. These contemplatives devoted themselves to understanding the fundamental nature of their existence—their life force, their connection to The Aetheric Weave (Magic), and the divine balance that had shaped their creation.
Through years of disciplined meditation and careful study, the early monks gradually learned to perceive the vital energies flowing within themselves. Eventually, the most accomplished among them achieved a breakthrough: they successfully bridged their own life force directly to the Weave itself, creating a unique form of magic that supplemented traditional arcane abilities with the finite but renewable power of their own spiritual essence.
As word of these techniques spread, numerous monasteries were established across the kingdoms, each specializing in different applications of this life-force magic. The practice soon attracted members of other races who were drawn to this profound understanding of the connection between mortal existence and cosmic forces.
Because of humans’ inherent nature as children of balance—carrying both light and shadow within their very essence—monks developed an intuitive understanding of the eternal struggle between opposing forces. This insight made them uniquely capable of sensing corruption, maintaining spiritual equilibrium, and detecting the subtle influences of both The Alorama and The Nyx upon the world around them.
On Magic and the World
Because magic is drawn from a shared source, its use leaves a mark. Too much use in one place may cause thinning, leading to magical instability or areas of silence where spells falter. Conversely, places deeply attuned to the Aevari may act as wells of raw magical potential.
Magic is regulated in many cultures, either through divine law, ancient treaties, or fear. Archmages, druids, and priesthoods often serve as both stewards and watchdogs of magical balance.
Ultimately, magic is not simply a tool. It is the divine essence of creation made manifest. Its use always has consequences, and its origins are never forgotten.