Petra

*Petra* is earth magic - connecting to the earth and moving it. *Petra* depends on the mage's connection to the earth and is the element of strength.

* **Direct** - Earth is to move along with you in connection
* **Mobile** - Movements are linear and grounded
* **Simple** - Kaph drain is low to none depending on skill

Symbol - Rock

## Background

Two years prior to the first magic year, *Petra* was one of the first four elements to be discovered. Aphar was the man entrusted to *Petra*, since he was strong and tough.

After the Global Revelation, the element was able to be wielded by anyone.

## Overview

*Petra* allows mages to control rock and earth based minerals.

### Behavior

*Petra* is only able to be used when there is rock around,

### Combat

*Petra* is used very frequently in combat. Rock is generally abundant and able to be controlled easily.

Rock can be molded easily with *Petra* and is used very offensively.

#### Against other elements

* *Aquae* can create mud when interacting with earth. Both elements have no advantage over each other
* *Ignis* can melt rock but still cannot control it - *Petra* can, however.
* *Aura* is quite formidable against *Petra* as both cancel each other out
* *Fulgur* can be quite bothersome against *Metallum* users
* *Munitio* is equal to *Petra* in terms of strength

*Petra* is a very strong element in terms of raw power but not particularly useful against many elements. *Petra* *Metallum* is used in policing and detaining individuals.

### Symbolism

The *Petra* symbol is a stylized א. Color are generally light browns.

### Civilian use

*Petra* is used to construct / fix buildings regularly. It is one of the first four elements.

## Skills

### Metallum - Metal

The ability to control metal made with (or containing) natural rock-forming elements.

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**Targeting** - Requires metal to target

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By focusing on the impurities within, controlling metal will be like controlling rock. However this means that pure metals will not be able to be controlled.

### Sentientia - Sensing

Seismic sense.

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**Intensive** - Initial focus requires a large amount of energy

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**Passive** - After focus, no kaph will be used and the body will instead sense the energy

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Seismic sense allows you to sense the area around you and figure out the general surroundings. This skill is used mostly by mages who have been afflicted with a visual impairment.

### Ygro - Lava and Magma

Controlling lava, magma, and melted rock.

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**Targeting** - Requires lava or rock

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**Influenced** - Lava is more liquid, and thus *Aquae* movements are best used

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Lava can be turned into rock again and turned back.

## Elemental Imprinting

*Petra* is properly imprinted on the palm of the left hand.

## Passive Abilities

### Positive

* **Petra** - Control rock / earth based minerals
* **Painkiller** - Body is more resistant to pain
* **Seismic Sense** - Sense nearby disturbances (footsteps, breaks in the ground, etc.)

### Negative

* **Rock Lover** - Abilities are weakened when disconnected from the earth

## Trivia

* *Petra* means rock in Latin
* Any earth-based mineral can be controlled by *Petra*. Including rocks, metals, and even some periodic elements