A Magic System!
So I've been kinda bored so I came up with a magic system, enjoy!
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[Overview of the Magic]
This magic system is split into three, interconnected parts, which are Power, Substance and Soul. Each year, those who are old, and worthy enough, are gifted one of these three powers. Which power they receive depends on how they complete the challenging testing and training. The magic system is broken up into the following three categories.
Power: This ability is the most destructively powerful, but it is not an evil art. Unpredictable would be a better way to describe it. This magic can create red fire, red lightning and beams of red light. It is hard to control and can only be used in short bursts.
Substance: This ability is the most useful and stable of the three. This kind of magic not only allows the user to control objects and move them around, covering them with a glowing blue sheen, but also allows the user to create translucent, glowing blue objects out of thin air. However these creations are temporary.
Soul: The most unusual and rare ability, little is known about the magic of Soul. A few things it can do include creating illusions, summoning the souls of the dead and astral projection. Most people are scared of people who use this magic, but grudgingly accept their spiritual wisdom.
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[Rules, Limitations and Drawbacks]
Each type of magic has its own drawbacks and limitations. Here are a few:
If you use Power too much, you will be drained of stamina and energy. You can only use Power in short bursts.
If you use Substance too much, you may start to crystallize into blue gems. You cannot use Substance to control something inside someone's body. It is not known why.
If you use Soul for too long, you may be haunted by the spirits of the dead. You cannot use Soul while in a distracting environment. Calmness and peace are key.
Leave any questions in the comments, and I'll be sure to respond!
Posted Feb 25, 2021, 3:27 PM UTC
Really like the system! Has some hard, easy to follow rules that people experiencing the story should understand.
Just one quick idea and a question:
Beeing haunted by the ghosts of the dead seems tk me like a pretty "classic bad thing" to happen. What about using the illusion mechanic as a drawback: If used to often, people will start to see things, that are not actually real? Could be used to reinforce that users of that Soul are weird and not well liked, as they seem to be crazy the more they use it.
If users of Substance grow crystal after a time, do their constructs also have crystal like properties?
Thank you!
Ah, that's a good idea! It could really add to the superstitions about Soul Magic users!
Their creations have crystal like patterns and surfaces, but do not shatter.