There are four basic units or energies of magic. Each energy has a specific use, and spontaneous use of [an energy] without a distinct purpose is known as
magic. Magestrava are humans that can access and mold these energies for a
specific use. This is commonly known as spellwork or spell casting.
The four units of energy are collectively known as the
Maian or energy. They are:
- Xi - Physical energy that boosts the power of the body or powers raw spells that interact with the physical world. It is generated from the heart and overuse of it could cause heart-attacks or full-body paralysis.
- Sakra - Energy for the mind that is needed for things like clairvoyance, mind-reading and telepathy. It's source is from the brain, and overuse of this Maian can cause insanity or blindness.
- Karma - Energy from nature that is required to cast elemental spells. Overuse can cause liquification, spontaneous combustion, petrification, dehydration and others.
- Mana - Known also as Supremes Maians or the supreme energy, Mana has no other use asides destroying the other three energies and recycling them into new forms. No living creature can use Mana without side-effects, as it destroys all the energy in your body. The source of Mana is said to come from the stars, but no-one is quite sure of it.
Much like exercise, the more one uses and trains in the use of a specific
Maian, the more proficient one can get, and the less you run the risk of energy feedback.
Xi and Sakra have no visible effects to their surrounding no matter the quantity. This is because this is an energy that comes from and is controlled purely by the one who generates it and due to this are known as
Inner Maian's. It is different with Mana and Karma though, because they are what is known as
Outer Maian's, and if large quantities of them gather, they do have affect their surroundings.
For a spell to form, it is an absolute must to combine the different energies. For example, to create a simple fireball, you have to balance a mix of Karma, Xi, and Sakra. Why is this so? Karma is so you can effectively dye your spell with an element so it can become 'fire', while Sakra is the sort of 'blueprint' for your spell, and is needed to give it specific instructions and shape, and Xi is needed so the spell actually comes to life and so you can control it; essentially, Xi is the fuel of the spell.
Depending on the amount mixed together and the composition, what looks like the same spell would actually be used for completely different purposes. To demonstrate:
A fireball with a heavier focus on Xi rather than Sakra and Karma will be extremely powerful, if a bit unstable.
A fireball with a heavier focus on Sakra rather than Xi or Karma will be useful in countering other spell of the same type, as it is more stable.
A fireball with a heavier focus on Karma rather than Xi or Sakra will be weak to spells acting against it, however will be more effective in dealing with natural forces or creatures.
As such, one must have good control over the three energies and an ample awareness of the situation. Each energy has a use and depending on the situation, one has to be careful of how the energies are used.
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