Magic
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- For an actual list of spells, see: Spells
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Mana
Mana is the energy that flows throughout the Cleft, sustaining life and powering magic spells.* The source of Mana is the Mana Tree, who is the Mana Goddess, which is in the Mana Holyland. Mana can be used for either good or evil, but as the Mana Goddess has some morals, Mana itself sometimes resists attempts to be used for evil.
- Certain spells draw upon the other immortals without using the force of mana. They are listed in the Claire Bible
Mana Holyland
The Holyland contains the Mana Tree, the Mana Goddess' servants and guardians (the fairies), and other various forms of magical flora and fauna. The Mana Holyland existed as another pocket dimension, similar to the Cleft. When it merged into the actual Cleft, it appeared in the Valley of Wonders. When the Holyland came under attack by Emperor Vandole, Ageatii used his power to move the Mana Holyland to the Upper Realm; the void left behind was turned into the Sea of Wonders by Benamas.
The Mana Goddess/Tree
When the Mana Holyland appeared in the Valley of Wonders, the Mana Tree itself combined with the Machina Principia. In this way, a link had been established between the Mana Tree and the core of the Cleft. Through this link, mana is spread throughout our world. The Mana Goddess can be considered the spirit of the Mana Tree, or the Mana Tree itself, as her life force is directly linked to it. She's not the same as other Immortals.
Mana Spirits
There are eight mana spirits, one for each facet of the power of Mana. They are tied directly to the Mana Goddess, although they all possess their own free will.
- Earth - Gnome
- Fire - Salamando
- Wind - Sylphid
- Water - Undine
- Wood - Dryad
- Moon - Luna
- Light - Lumina
- Dark - Shade
Sword of Mana
This sword channels the energy of the Mana Goddess directly. Depending on who is wielding it, the sword can be a great tool of creation or destruction. It is inherently good, and will generally resist attempts by evil to use it, though it can be converted without too much trouble. In general, it only shows its true form under extreme circumstances, and usually appears to be a plain sword or even a rusty old blade.
Mana Stones
Mana stones are a physical manifestation of Mana which give their element a greater influence in the surrounding area, and likely possess great power. They have a magic seal on them which keeps the Mana Holyland closed. They also contain, or once contained, the God-Beasts of Mana.
Mana Seeds
Mana seeds are the sisters of the Mana stones. They are seeds from the Mana Tree, possessing an ability to amplify their element's power, similar to that of the stones. The seeds also have a seal on them to bind the Sword of Mana.
Creatures of Mana
Some lifeforms are inherently magical, like Faeries and Espers. Others were created from Mana itself, like the God-Beasts.
Spellcasters
Intelligent beings can control Mana with focused willpower. This is easier for some than for others, but for the most part it is possible for members of any race to use some form of magic.
Materia
Materia is the 'fossilized' remains of creatures of Mana. It can be invoked somehow to release magical energy.
Magicite
Magicite is Materia formed from dead Espers.
Chrysm
Chrysm is Materia formed from dead Dragons.
Magirock
Magirock is natural rock crystal, often a mineral as plain as quartz, that can be harnessed for Mana potential. Much like a piezoelectric crystal can convert mechanical energy to electricity, Magirock can be consumed for various magical purposes.
