Arcane magic

Arcane magic (the Art) is the direct manipulation of energy. It differs from other types of magic such as divine magic because the wielder is tapping directly into the energy of the universe.
On arcane magic, Khelben Arunsun said:
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You think that magic is a tool, like a hammer, something that you pick up when you need it, swing it around for a while, and put down again when you're done with it. Not so. Magic is a living thing—part of the universe. You can't just grab onto it when you need magic, squeeze the power out, and discard it when you're done. That sort of treatment comes back to you.	”
Arcane magic is created out of manipulation of the universe's energy. Anyone who can fully and perfectly duplicate the gestures and sounds required of each spell can use arcane magic. Historically, arcane magic is the most unreliable form of magic.
==History==
=== Creation of the Magic ===
The original deity of magic, Mystryl, created magic from the energy produced in the battle between the deities, and was key in providing an end to the conflict. It can be drawn upon by mortal creatures to use magic. Mystryl and the energy cannot exist without one another, because she is the "embodiment" of the magic itself. She acts to repair the magic, and where action was taking against those that harm the magic energy.