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Vitamancy

Vitamancy is the magical art of healing and restoration, wielded by practitioners known as Vitamancers. These healers possess extraordinary abilities to mend injuries, cure diseases, and even regenerate lost limbs in extreme cases. Their magic is entirely focused on repairing and revitalizing the living body, making them invaluable in times of crisis or in the aftermath of battles. However, the regenerative aspects of Vitamancy are dangerous and highly taxing, often at great personal cost to the Vitamancer.   Unlike other life-based magics, Vitamancers cannot influence or manipulate biological processes outside of healing. For example, they cannot accelerate plant growth or enhance physical traits like strength or endurance. Their power is strictly tied to restoration, emphasizing their role as menders rather than enhancers or manipulators.

Vitamancers are forbidden from creating elementals due to the extreme suffering elementals experience when being animated by life magic.

Effect

Vitamancers’ abilities offer profound impacts on their practice and interactions with the world around them:   Healing Wounds: Vitamancers can quickly close cuts, set broken bones, and heal internal damage with precision and care.
  Disease Purification: Their magic can purge many common illnesses, toxins, or infections from the body, restoring the afflicted to full health.
  Limb Regeneration: Advanced Vitamancers can regrow lost limbs or organs, although this is an incredibly draining and dangerous feat that can reduce their own vitality.
  Pain Alleviation: They can soothe pain and discomfort, offering immediate relief even in dire situations.
  Extended Lifespan for Others: Through repeated interventions, Vitamancers can prolong the lives of others, though this does not apply to their own longevity.
  These abilities make Vitamancers unparalleled healers, often serving as cornerstones of recovery and resilience in their communities.

Side/Secondary Effects

Despite its noble purpose, Vitamancy comes with significant challenges and risks, both personal and external:  

Lifespan Reduction:

  Vitamancers draw on their own vitality to fuel their magic. Overuse, especially for feats like limb regeneration, can significantly shorten their lifespan.
 

Emotional Burden:

  The responsibility of healing others can weigh heavily on a Vitamancer. Guilt or despair from being unable to save someone may lead to emotional exhaustion or burnout.
 

Physical Exhaustion:

  Healing requires immense energy, and overexertion can leave a Vitamancer physically drained or incapacitated. Continuous use without rest can lead to collapse.
 

Limited Combat Abilities:

  Vitamancers are focused solely on healing and lack offensive capabilities, making them reliant on others for protection in dangerous situations.
 

Ethical Dilemmas:

  The ability to save lives can lead to difficult decisions about who to heal and when. Vitamancers often face pressure to prioritize certain individuals or causes.
 

Dependency Risks:

  Over-reliance on a Vitamancer’s abilities can discourage others from seeking traditional healing methods or preventative care, leading to unsustainable expectations.
 

Resentment or Envy:

  The ability to heal may provoke resentment or envy in others, especially in societies where such magic is rare or misunderstood. This can lead to isolation or mistrust.
  Vitamancy is a deeply compassionate and powerful form of magic, but it requires practitioners to balance their abilities with their own well-being. While they are capable of miraculous feats, Vitamancers must navigate the personal costs and emotional tolls of wielding such life-affirming power.
Related Deity/Higher Power
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