@Gamerdude369 Magic works by the gift of the gods. The [url=https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/94/e9/2b/94e92b8fca5dbd2fc61f1e0e6739c6d1.jpg]Birthmark[/url] serves as a catalyst which allows you to use magic. Your magical energy comes from within yourself and is fueled by your own mystic energy (Mana) the more you practice and work with magic the larger your pool of inherit mana and same goes with the spells themselves. You learn the magic as you learn anything a combination of understanding and practicality. meaning just because you read the spells and studied how to rain fire from the sky you won't be able to do anything near that until you can physically control and withstand the drain on yourself before you use it.