Arcane Magic

A form of magic in Gaea that derives from the exploitation and manipulation of the metaphysical superstructure of reality, Arcane Magic is among the most commonly practiced forms of magic in Gaea. Wizards, Sorcerers, Witches, Magi, Bards, Arcanists, Hexblades, Bloodragers, Warlocks, Dread Necromancers, and a plethora of other Classes make use of Arcane Magic. Arcane Magic primarily revolves around either education in the structure of reality and how to bend it to achieve desired results with Mana, or by exploiting the power of one's own spiritual presence and properties to do the same. These two distinct approaches still rely on the same core mechanism, even if the manner in which they wield that mechanism vary. Those who follow the former path usually wield a much wider variety of Spells than the latter, but the latter tend to have more Mana with which to wield their Spells. This is usually less of a correlation and more of a causation, as individuals with the magical energy and properties needed to wield Sorcery rarely have cause to pursue the much more difficult path of Wizardry... and are often initially lacking in the full control of their powers needed to effectively study Wizardry as well.
== Wizardry Versus Sorcery ==
== Sources of Arcane Power ==
=== Knowledge ===
=== Blood and Karma ===
=== Pacts and Patrons ===
=== The Magic of Song and Story ===
== Arcane Traditions ==
=== Alchemist ===
=== Arcanist ===
=== Artificer ===
=== Bard ===
=== Battle Scion ===
=== Beguiler ===
=== Bloodrager ===
=== Dread Necromancer ===
=== Duskblade ===
=== Hexblade ===
=== Malafex ===
=== Magus ===
=== Sorcerer ===
=== Summoner ===
=== Warlock ===
=== Warmage ===
=== White Necromancer ===
=== Witch ===
=== Wizard ===
=== Wu Jen ===
Category:Canon
Category:Gaea
Category:Magic
Category:Arcane Magic
Category:Lore