Spells

How Does Magic Work After Ingesting Ingredients?

Once magical ingredients are consumed—whether raw or as part of a potion—their stored magical particles are absorbed by the body. This energy, however, is raw and unfocused. Without direction, it fades over time. The more potent the source, the longer the energy lingers—but stronger ingredients often exact a greater toll on the caster’s life-force.   To shape this raw energy into a spell, a caster must channel it using intent, focus, and ritualized action.  

What Are Spells, Really?

Spells are not fixed incantations but mental frameworks—ritualized routines that help the caster direct stored magical energy toward a desired outcome. Spoken words and gestures serve only as conduits for focus; they carry no inherent power themselves.   Spellcasting methods differ across traditions. A druid might sing a line of poetry while raising one hand to the canopy. A rogue caster may flick a single finger in silence. Each form is valid if it successfully aligns the caster's intent with the stored magic.  

How Do Humans Perform a Spell?

• Absorbing Magic: Consume ingredients associated with a magical aspect

• Focusing Intent: Mentally fixate on the desired outcome

• Triggering the Effect: Use hand gestures, spoken words, or internal visualization to shape the energy

• Manifestation: The spell takes immediate effect, provided focus was unbroken

  This system means spell books are unnecessary—instead, spells are techniques and mental exercises that must be practiced, memorized, and refined over time. Learning a new spell is not about writing it down but about developing a strong mental and physical routine for channeling the energy correctly.  

How Does a Spell Manifest Visually?

Spellcasting is not flashy unless the spell itself is visually impactful (e.g., fireball). The visual cues depend on the aspect of magic:  

• Restoration (Red) → A gentle ember-like glow beneath the skin

• Enhancement (Blue) → A shimmer in the air, like heat distortion

• Nature Connection (Green) → Fingertips catch light like dew on leaves

• Mind Control (Yellow) → A brief shimmer in the caster’s and target’s eyes

• Thermal Manipulation (White) → Frost trails or air ripples, depending on spell

• Cosmic Power (Black) → Light bends subtly, like a mirage of space

  Note: Skilled magic users can suppress these visual cues, making their spellcasting harder to detect.  

Spell Disruption & Defense

Spells require focused casting and are vulnerable to interruption:

• Physical Disruption – A blow or sudden shock breaks focus

• Crystal Absorption – Empty power crystals embedded in gear may absorb spells

• Magical Resistance – Creatures or items may resist certain aspects

• Overload & Interference – Casting too quickly can cause misfires, or backlash

  Longer or more complex spells increase the risk. Only the most skilled can maintain partial mobility or awareness during long castings.  

Summary of the Spellcasting System

• No Spellbooks, spells are memorized and practiced

• Stored magic fades quickly over time

• Variable Casting Styles: Different traditions shape their own casting methods

• Most spell effects are subtle, some are more noticeable.

• Interruptible: Magic isn't unstoppable—knowledge, timing, and defense matter