Magic

Magic is an umbrella term for various metaphysical abilities exhibited by various people. It has many uses, including healing, defense, and clairvoyance, and has been used in warfare alongside traditional weaponry. All people of the Earth can manipulate magic to some degree, although its application varies widely: some use it for daily life, while others specialize in it and maybe become sorcerers or wizards. For most of history, and especially since the start of the Industrial Revolution, magic has also been combined with science to achieve technological feats. The Tulkon and its various incarnations are known to be the most powerful magic users of all time, and have used their unique abilities to keep the world in balance for over 3000 years.

Magic likely originated at some point prior to the E'Ash era, between 30,000 and 20,000 BT. E'Ash art suggests that it was granted to the Ea by ancient visitors from the stars, or was taught to them by the Angels and Demons. Scholars debate on its origin, but it's most likely that Ea just learned it by manipulating their environment. Different religions have different explanations for it as well: Tulkonists believe that it is granted by the Great Conscience; Savatists believe that the Warriors of Old granted it to the Ea; Däeists believe that it is an inherent part of life and has no external origin, and is a tool rather than something to be worshipped.

Magical traditions vary widely amongst the Four Earthly Peoples, and each culture has a unique approach and view of magic. Various institutions of learning magic exist around the world, most notably the City University of Ilois' School of Magical Applications, widely considered to be the greatest magic school on the planet.