[quote=@FantasyChic]
First question of many, I assure you: How expansive are weapons in this game? I read the technology bit and it makes sense, but how far can we go. I imagine melee weapons are ok and firearms are too, but any we need to stay clear of? Also how does mana/magic work? Not sure if I missed it, but can you use mana in terms of magic? like shooting fireballs (I think I read that in the codex, but not sure). Just curious before I continue
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Firearms are quite expansive. They range form flintlock weaponry and lever action ballistics to old projectile based manalocks where they shot small mana crystals to newer model 'Focus Rifles' which draw radiation from a single crystal and fires a beam of focused mana. Melee weapons are still commonplace.

The only race that can manipulate mana are the elves, but magic isn't viewed in the same sense as it is traditionally. Elves can manipulate the properties of mana to create fire or ice, but it can't be used to trick minds or lift other objects. Magic has a very physical presence in the world and it must draw from mana either by crystal or liquid. If an elf is near a root of the world tree, they can forcefully draw mana from the root and use that. Most elves will even use their abilities to form mana crystals from other sources on the fly to maintain supply.