Mystic Eyes

**Mystic eyes** are eyes that enable the wielder to interfere with the outside world.

## Characteristics

Mystic eyes are characterized by the concentration of mana circuits within the eyes of a person. The effects of mystic eyes are considered similar to the effects of magic or miracles at the highest class. Mystic eyes require mana to activate, though this activation can be unintentional and uncontrollable at times, especially with children.

### Natural Mystic Eyes

Natural mystic eyes are very rare and found only in magical bloodlines. The chances of a mystic eye occurring in a person increase with the history of mystic eyes in a bloodline, and marriages into families with histories of mystic eyes are seen as highly desirable. Natural mystic eyes can be potentially very powerful in nature.

The wielder of natural mystic eyes can hold incredible power. A natural mystic eye can be classified anywhere from Class E through Class S, through the majority tends to sit at Class C and below. A high-class (Class B through S) mystic eye often emerges as a person matures, stemming from a weaker version during childhood.

### Artificial Mystic Eyes

Although natural mystic eyes are rare but powerful, mystic eyes can be artificially created. Artificial mystic eyes can be made from natural eyes or prosthetics. The process of creating an artificial mystic eye has a high chance of failure, and the process can result in damaged eyesight even when successful. Artificial mystic eyes can also be significantly weaker than their natural counterparts with their strength capping out at Class D, and they are also weaker compared to a natural eye of the same class. An artificial mystic eye is unable to affect more than 1 or 2 people at most, and the effects last a significantly shorter amount of time.

Despite the high risks of the process and weaker results, some magical families are known for their ability to create artificial mystic eyes.

## Classification

### Class S

The effects of a Class S mystic eyes are on par with miracles. These eyes are able to influence the Akashic Records themselves, not just observing them. Although it is possible to alter the Akashic Records, these actions can trigger the natural defense system of the Records and cause high-level angels to enter the near-side to find the cause.

Common examples:

* Eyes of Miracles

### Class A

Class A eyes are able to observe and read the Akashic Records, though they are unable to influence the Records. The ability to read the Records, even into the future, grants the wielder precognition, though higher quality eyes grant a clearer vision of the Records.

Despite being able to read the Records, it is impossible to read the Records from before 200 BCE. It is unknown why the Records are unreadable prior to this date.

Common examples:

* Eyes of Precognition
* Eyes of Postcognition

### Class B

The wielder of Class B eyes is able to observe the Echo, though they are unable to see into the deepest levels of the Echo. It is possible for a person with Class B mystic eyes to usurp the vision of others.

The existence of the Echo and the reverse-side was first confirmed by a wielder of Class B eyes in the early 10th century BCE.

Common examples:

* Eyes of Observation

### Class C

Class C eyes are able to directly affect a person's physical and magical condition. Eyes of this class can have effects that inflict harm to the body or magical condition. The harm can leave permanent injuries to the target and can even leave them dead.

Common examples:

* Eyes of Destruction
* Eyes of Severing

### Class D

The Class D of mystic eyes can interfere with a person's mental condition. The effects can be similar to hypnosis and charm, and eyes of this class are able to impose compulsions or artificial memories onto a person. Often the victim believes that the compulsion is a natural part of their own beliefs. Effects are able to last a long time, potentially lasting years or decades.

Even lower quality eyes of this class are able to read the memories and thoughts of a target, though the clarity of the reading increases with the quality of the eyes.

All blood-kin and the majority of their vectors possess eyes of this class which enables them to effectively prey on the human race. The ability to draw a victim into the vampiric creature's grasp can reduce the chances of injury to the hunter.

Common examples:

* Eyes of Charm
* Eyes of Delusion

### Class E

The lowest class of mystic eyes is only able to influence a person's perception. The most susceptible sense is vision, though hearing and touch are rarely affected as well. The wielder of a Class E is only able to partially influence what a person experiences, but the effects are greatly reduced if the target becomes aware of the influence.

Common examples:

* Eyes of Mirage

## Social Impact

### Ancient Times

The most prominent wielders of mystic eyes in ancient times would be the oracles. These women held a high social status in Ancient Greece, and they used their ability to read and observe the Records to answer requests from powerful people.

### Modern Times

The owners of high-class mystic eyes are highly desirable candidates for marriage, and records of families with a history of mystic eyes are meticulously maintained.

New characteristics of mystic eyes are starting to emerge in magicians. These mystic eyes are often connected to technology and seem to be becoming more common amongst younger magicians.