Magic

**Magic** appears to be part of the ontology in *Primal*, being a universal force capable of being harnessed by intelligent beings for a variety of purposes.

## Overview

Magic has been practiced by different species and cultures in the world. Some beings use it as part of their lifestyle, some use it for more utilitarian or sinister purposes, and others for the purpose of helping. Magic has been typically invoked through various methods, such as runic symbols, elixirs, rituals, hand gestures, and more. Magic has been used in various forms and has granted a wide range of abilities.

### Ape-Men

Prior to their decimation, the Ape-Men possessed a special black liquid which was utilized by their Shaman and appeared to be magical in nature, as it granted incredible physical powers to their warriors. Those who drank even small amounts of the liquid became powerful beasts with altered appearances, most noticeably greater size, muscle mass, bloodshot eyes, and abnormal skin color. Aside from appearances, the liquid also granted increased strength, speed, durability, and aggression.

### Witches

Witches possessed numerous magical abilities, which they often used for the preservation of their coven. The Witches magic took the form of a green, glowing energy that they could manipulate at will. Abilities the witches possessed ranged from shapeshifting, to mind-control, levitation, memory reading, and some power over time itself.

The most notable form of the Witches' magic was a form of life-force manipulation, used by the leader of the coven who drained it out of captives as part of a ritual in order to create offspring and subsequently new members. The ritual would start with a restrained captive having several symbols drawn onto bodies with a magic, paint-like substance. In the middle of night, the ritual would commence, with the leader approaching the captive while the other members of the coven prayed to be the one to receive the new child. The leader would take a demonic form and through the painted symbols, would drain the life-force out the captive, reducing them to a desiccated corpse. Utilizing the collected life-force, the leader would gestate a baby, pulling the infant out of her own body and would give it to one her followers.

### Celtic Tribe

An elderly woman who lives among the Celts possesses remarkable medicinal knowledge. She was able to use various concoctions and special techniques to heal Spear's wounds at a rate much faster than normal.

### Vikings

While not shown to practice magic themselves, the Vikings are implied to be associated with a form of theology based on Norse tradition, among these include entities resembling valkyries, demons, and gods.

After the Vikings' decimation at the hands of Spear and Fang, their Chieftain would pursue the duo in a quest for vengeance. Unfortunately, this led to the death of his last remaining son, the only other known survivor who accompanied him on this quest. During this time, the Chieftain would be contacted by a mysterious figure who possessed God-like, magic abilities. The figure was able to resurrect the Chieftain from death and transform him into a monstrous being empowered with magical abilities over fire in order to grant him another chance at revenge.

## List of magical beings

* Ape-men
	+ Ape Shaman
* Witches
	+ Head Witch
	+ Lula
* Celtic Tribe
	+ Celtic Healer
* Vikings
	+ Valkyrie-like women
	+ Unnamed God-like figure
	+ Viking Chieftain

## Trivia

* The black liquid appeared to have varying effects on different species. When Krog and Spear transformed, Krog's skin turned green while Spear's turned blue.