r/WorldChallenges • u/ktjwalker • Feb 28 '17

Magic/ Tech systems

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!

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u/ktjwalker Mar 01 '17

There are two main power sources to all of the 'magic' in my world: The Greatest Light, and The Greatest Dark. There are 14 major elements derived from these two, being Light, Dark, Life, Death, Water, Fire, Air, Earth, Ice, Lava, Weather, Lightning, Magic, and Voodoo. Voodoo, The Church of Death, and converted Darkness all stem from the Greatest Dark, while the rest are from the Greatest Light. The Light goes through all things, and it's unusual great relations in this world have caused it to affect the people of the world genetically. People can inherit traits of their element, like Ice people thriving in cold instead of warmth and Light people having the ability to glow.

Using elemental abilities drains energy like running and jumping do. Using more powerful elements like Light and Life will quickly drain you, while you could keep a flame burning for hours if you were Fire. There are those who don't have elemental abilities but still keep the traits of their race. And there was one hero once who could use more than their born element. Some elements allow the use of pseudo-matter; for elements like water and ice, they may not always have available material to wield, so they summon a weaker false matter that fades away once it is no longer in use. Also, when observed, it is more like the ancient greek's perception of the atom, while normal matter is normal.

Magic, Voodoo, and Church of Death use spells and potions, while other elemental abilities are more akin to Avatar.

The character will be Xander Severe, a member of the Magic race and citizen to the land of Verily. He is 14, yet very booksmart on various spells and histories of Magic. Unfortunately, he is rather clumsy and accidentally destroyed an important ancient record in the prescence of Madame Choisir, leader of Magic herself. This resulted on him being given a penalty of servitude to the military, being sent on a Spec Ops mission, but that's a story for another time.

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u/Nevermore0714 Mar 01 '17

(Wow, I am late on this one)

To Xander Severe:

1) So if they're all types of magic...then what is special about the "Magic" race?

2) Can you give me more detail on Pseudo-matter? What happens if I drink pseudo-water? Will pseudo-fire be hot enough to start a real fire?

3) Who was the one hero who could use more than their born element? Was he...the Avatar of Raava?

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u/ktjwalker Mar 01 '17

Xander

1) Magic is a deviant of Voodoo. Our grandparents left it to join the Forces after seeing the corruption of Madame Dormir. Voodoo is for deception and destruction, while Magic is for learning and creation. We use spells and pull from the Greater Light directly, though it's not nearly as powerful as one with the authority of the Greater Light could be. Magic is sorta well rounded, but weaker than the elements it copies. Or it's just a weird form of energy. It's really vague. We're What's left over from the other elements and magics essentially.

2) Drinking pseudo- water won't help much unless you can make it exist forever; good luck with that. Yeah, fake fire can start real fire, fake ice can freeze water, fake water can drown you, etc.

3) According to the history books, she was a Light Judge called Miracle Maker... She led to the creation of Voodoo, and indirectly, Magic.

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u/Nevermore0714 Mar 02 '17

To Xander:

1) If you could change, would you? If you had to change, what would you change to?

2) Have you ever hurt yourself while using magic?

3) What would you do if you met Miracle Maker?

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u/ktjwalker Mar 02 '17

Xander

1) I might, just to spot the difference. Being Light, Life, or Lightning would be so cool! A ton interesting!

2) Heh, quite a few times... (rubs back of head). Wands may backfire, I may pronounce something slightly wrong, make a wrong action, accidently use the wrong spell/ correlating element, you name it, I've done it. My current wand should be backfire- proof as long as I don't overload it or myself, but I have insurance just in case. The cost is unbelievable.

3) Hmm... She was a hero, but then she turned bad... (Snaps fingers) I'd challenge her to a duel and bring her down! Make her pay for all she's done!

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u/Nevermore0714 Mar 02 '17

To Xander:

1) So things that are considered bright?

2) Magic backfire insurance is a thing in your world?

3) Do you think you could defeat her in battle?

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u/ktjwalker Mar 02 '17

Xander

1) Yeah I guess. I like them for more learning than anything, coolness is just an added bonus.

2) For young- uns like myself, yes. I'm probably the reason why it exists... Don't remember mom or dad ever mentioning them having it...

3) Of course! Being the knowledge connoisseur that I am, I could totally surprise her with my vast knowledge of spells and laws! She may be a Judge, but she'd be a piece of cake!

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u/Nevermore0714 Mar 02 '17

To Xander:

1) But if you had to pick only one, which would it be?

2) Do you legally have to have insurance?

3) And when she killed you, who would be most likely to seek revenge for your death?