Runic Circles

The creation and use of Runic Circles (ルーンサークル Rūnsākuru) is one of the oldest and most stable of all magic creations, but requires complex knowledge on Rune construction and atmospheric Ki interactions. Once a mage has mastered this type of magic they are able to create elemental, or even physical, phenomenons regardless of their Ki affinity; making this art one of the more sought after magics for those who are able to apply themselves to learn the text.
===Overview===
The casting method for these spells require three essential components in order for a spell to be produced: that is a casting circle, the proper runes, and a Ki ignition. The circle functions as a channel for which the Ki can interact with the runes. It represents the cyclical flow of the world's energies and how the flow of energy is never lost, but always returned back in a different form. The medium from which the circle can be formed is up to the caster's discretion, for some have used dirt, ink, blood, or even solid Ki to create such a circle. The complexity of the circle can vary as well to allow for the flow of energy in a specific pattern. This can come in the form of concentric circles or other geometric shapes within the main casting circle. These inscribed shapes allow for the amplification of energy or sequential activation of runes to produce more complicated spells and time delayed spells.
With the casting circles essential function being the control of the spell, altering the speed and timing of the spell; the runes essential function is to control what is produced by the spell. As with basic Rune Spells and incantations of the magic of old, different sequences of runes will produce different effects. The placement of these runes within different sectors of the casting circle will bring about different elemental and physical phenomenons when they are ignited with Ki. Because of the similarities between Rune Circles and Grimiore Magic, mages often know the two hand in hand, and keep grimiore on them as a backup reference for the rune circles they do not have memorized.
Once both the casting circle and runes are in the proper place for the spells instruction, they simply need a Ki pulse to start the reaction. For simple elemental rune circles, the amount of Ki required to activate the rune is minimal, whereas more complex reactions require Ki to be put forth in larger quantities or with precise timing. Once these three conditions for a rune circle are met, the possibilities on what it can produce is endless.
===Trivia===
*This is based on the generic trope of magic that relies on magic circles. As such, this magic can basically be used to make elemental magic possible.
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