Magic

Magic is as mysterious as the stars in the sky. Various "masters" of magic will claim they know the true source of magic, whether it be a gift from the gods, the power of the mind, the spirit within oneself, the living energy of the lands and flora, the blood flowing through a creature's veins, or the entropic energies of the dead.

The devout pull their power from their conviction, blessed by those they worship. Through prayer, meditation, or pacts, they are granted powers beyond the average mortal. These chosen are usually called clerics or paladins, but the pacts they make are not limited merely to the gods. Otherworldly entities, demon, and devils all are willing to project their power through those that are willing to accept it.

Perhaps most well known are the great magic universities that can be found in any civilized society, where students learn to use magic through knowledge and repetition. Ancient secrets guarded for centuries are taught within these walls to the select few, and the requirements to be accepted into such schools are just as fiercely guarded.

Then there are the wild mages, the sorcerers that are born with the ability, usually developing naturally as they come of age. Usually shunned or ostracized by those that do not understand them, some fortunate sorcerers are taken under the wing of a mentor and given the chance to grow, occasionally forming small circles or covens for protection from those that would do them harm.

Druids are magic wielders that draw their power from nature itself, tapping into the natural energies of the land and seas and that which lives above, below, or within them. The druids form themselves into orders, trading secrets and acting as protectors of the natural world, sometimes at the detriment of "civilization" that would seek to tip the natural balance. . Finally, there are those that develop their magic through practices many find taboo. These magi have various names, from Necromancers to Blood Mages, they tap into the flows of life and death directly through blood letting, unholy sacrifice, and the use of corpses.

The truth is, no one knows the true origins of magic. All of these sources are potential triggers for magic, and are used in various magical practices throughout the world.