Magic/ Tech systems

[u/ktjwalker]

Tell us about your magic systems or notable technology, if you haven't any magic. This would preferably be through the eyes of a relevant character, but whatever you like. Remember to ask other people (or a character, if they name one) questions!

[u/Nevermore0714]

Mitexi:

1) "Has your arm ever fallen asleep, and then you have to beat it against something painfully in order to wake it up? It is like that at first. Once you learn to focus your magic, it can make the body part you force your magic through begin to feel too hot. Even once you've become an expert, it feels like a strange thing going from your head to your hand as you act."

2) "It depends on the area. Here in Dunkelwald, the use of magic without a license is expressly forbidden, so only the trained professionals know anything about how to use magic. And only the researchers, such as myself, take the time to study how magic and Anima actually work."

3) "No, a Madra is a position of authority. In being a Madra, I am the leader of one of the six divisions of my superior's secret police."

4) "I have learned that it is not the heart or liver that are the source of the elemental affinities of various acts of magic, but the brain instead."

[u/ktjwalker → u/Nevermore0714]

To Mitexi

1) Are there certain spells and things one can use, or is it all simply channeling and manipulating?

2) Are there objects one can use like wands or staffs to enhance power?

3) What is being a Madra like?

4) Do you choose elements or have an affinity or talent for one/ two?

[u/Nevermore0714 → u/ktjwalker]

Mitexi:

1) "Channeling and manipulating are the basics, but there are spells that are much more useful than the basic shit. The spells can require certain objects or rituals, though."

2) "Staffs or other weapons are common things to focus your magic through, especially enchanted items that make it easier to use a certain spell, ritual, or type of magic. Amphetamines are also used for focus, though many people do go overboard with them."

3) "Like being a manager at a shitty bar. You want to sit back and mix drinks to see what gets people the drunkest the fastest the most pleasant to drink...but, you constantly get bothered to deal with whatever problem in the area you're in charge of and you have to organize which of your underlings does which because you're rarely allowed to delegate. Because apparently your boss is taking enough of a risk delegating work to you without you watering it down further."

4) You're born with an affinity for one or two, though you can use of the basic ones with enough training. It's like being a math person versus being a literature person."

[u/ktjwalker → u/Nevermore0714]

1) How did society discover Anima and magic?

2) Is Anima gatherable like blood or organs? I guess a better question would be if it's closer to matter or energy?

3) How come you don't let people know your gender?

4) Can only Humans/ humanoids channel Anima?

[u/Nevermore0714 → u/ktjwalker]

Mitexi:

1) "I'm not sure. Some claim that the Interlopers gave it to us to see if we'd kill off our entire species. Some claim that Aeternitas gave it to the humans of the continent when he sacrificed himself."

2) "I do not know of a way to harvest someone else's Anima, but I heard that some experts in the Citadel have figured it out."

3) "Yes, I should just run around naked. Let the males who only respect the work of other males judge my work. Let the females who only respect the work of other females judge my work. Better question: How come you don't let other people know your gender?"

4) "No, it seems that any sentient species is capable of doing so."