Enhancement
The Aspect of Augmentation
Nature of the Aspect
Enhancement magic is the aspect of augmentation, amplifying the body’s physical and sensory capabilities beyond their natural limits. This magic allows for temporary bursts of strength, agility, endurance, and heightened perception, but it does not grant permanent changes. Instead, it forces the body to operate at peak efficiency, often at great cost when the effect fades.Core Properties
- Particle Color: Blue
- Typical Spells: Strength, Agility, Heightened Senses, Night Vision
- Range: Self or touch
Risks and Side Effects
For the Recipient:Enhancement magic overworks the body, leading to severe fatigue and painful headaches once the effect wears off. Pushing beyond natural limits can cause muscle strain, dizziness, or nausea. Prolonged enhancement can lead to temporary sensory overload, making the recipient hypersensitive to stimuli. For the Caster:
The caster expends part of their own stamina to fuel the enhancement, reducing their own physical endurance. Long-term use of enhancement spells may cause diminished natural reflexes and reliance on magic. As with all aspects, enhancement magic draws from the caster’s Life-Force, which restores over time but can weaken the body if overused.
Ingredient Sourcing & Traits
Where to Find Potent Ingredients:High-altitude regions – Plants growing in low-oxygen environments develop properties that enhance stamina and endurance.
Arid and dry climates – Flora that thrive despite water scarcity possess inherent resilience, useful for augmentation magic.
Sparse-resource environments – Areas where only the strongest, most adaptable plants can survive produce the most potent enhancement ingredients.
Ingredient Traits:
Deep roots – Plants that survive in poor soil, extracting maximum nutrients.
Slow growth – Hardy vegetation that endures harsh conditions and thrives with minimal resources.
Long-lived – Trees or herbs with exceptionally long lifespans, reflecting sustained resilience.
Closing Thoughts
Enhancement magic offers immense short-term advantages, but its cost must not be underestimated. It does not create strength from nothing—it forces the body beyond its natural limits, demanding an equal toll when the effect fades. Mastery of Enhancement magic requires careful planning, endurance, and respect for one’s own physical limitations. Those who rely too heavily on this aspect may find their bodies failing them when magic is no longer an option.Common Plant Ingredients
The Last Run of Marek the Swift
“Don’t let me sleep—not yet. I promised her I’d reach the gates by dusk.”In the years before the war, royal dispatches were entrusted to a class of elite messengers known as the Virelyn Runners. Each where imbued with enhanced breath, stamina, and speed for the grueling ride ahead. Marek was among the finest of them. He had already made his tenth sanctioned run—a rare feat, as most runners were retired after seven. But the eleventh run came in a time of desperation, when the southern border flared and no other rider was near. He rode through two duskfalls, pushing both his steed and soul to their breaking point. When he reached the city gates, he handed over the scroll, dismounted, and collapsed. His mare, too, lay down beside him—still breathing, but trembling. He survived, but he never rode again. His legs never fully recovered, and neither did his dreams. They say the healers still hear him whisper commands to a horse that isn’t there.
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