Magus World Ranking System

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Magi, practitioners of magic, are classified into twelve distinct ranks based on a multitude of factors. These factors may include but are not limited to, an individual's level of mastery, specialized knowledge, and experience within their respective fields. The ranking system serves as a measure of an individual's proficiency within the field of magic and is crucial in determining the hierarchy and structure of the magical community.

There are twelve different ranks that a Magus can achieve, which are divided into three acolyte ranks and nine magus ranks. The Magus ranks have three greater bottlenecks, which are Official Magus Ranks 1, 4, and 7.

## Ranks

### Acolyte

Becoming an acolyte involves a process of radiation exposure, where attributes determine the type of radiation energy one can absorb, and aptitude reflects how receptive one is. It is divided into first-level, second-level, third-level, fourth-level, fifth-level, and special talents.

 4th Level
 3rd Level
 2nd Level
 1st Level

The acolyte ranks, on the other hand, are split into three levels, with level one being the lowest and level three being the highest. There are significant differences between each rank, with a rank one acolyte being unable to cast magic, while rank two and three acolytes are capable of doing so. Additionally, there are different training methods for each rank.

 ***Level-3 Acolyte*** | A rank 3 acolyte is the last stage before becoming a Magus. They possess a much higher spiritual force than ordinary humans. They are well-versed in spell theory and its applications in battle. They can use advanced techniques like instantaneous casting, which allows them to cast spells very quickly. They can easily overpower Grand Knights. Rank 3 acolytes are regarded as the candidates for becoming Magi. The quicker they progress as rank 3 acolytes, the more likely they are to become Magi.To reach rank 3 acolyte, one needs to master three spell models and have a spiritual force of 7. The breakthrough process involves applying a Reactive Elixirs on one’s face, limbs and chest, which causes a horrible itch. Then one has to meditate deeply and fuse the mind runes into a larger rune, which strengthens the sea of consciousness and forms a solid base. Next, the sea of consciousness will be engulfed by a dark space without any light, and one has to break free from it to become a rank 3 acolyte. If one fails, one will die from organ failure. The spiritual force of a rank 3 acolyte is between 10 and 15.

### Rank 1

To advance to the next level, one must undergo a process called cerebral irradiation, which involves creating complex mental structures known as spell models. This marks the transition from an ordinary human to a true magus, who has a different perception and disposition. The essence of a magus is radiant energy, which replaces the normal functions of the brain and nervous system. This allows for a longer lifespan, but also reduces the chances of reproduction.

The basic criteria for advancement are a spiritual force of 15, a high-grade meditation technique and a rank 1 spell model.

Warlocks and Magi share similar standards, except that Warlocks also need a bloodline. The spiritual force of a rank 1 magus ranges from 20 to 80.

After advancing into a Rank 1 Magus, if one wants to advance again, the basic conditions were to complete the Elemental Essence Conversion.

### Rank 2

The hallmark of a Rank 2 Magus is Spirit Force materialization. Spiritual force lacks shape or substance, and all those colorful spells are actually just the appearance of elemental particles that are in the air. As for the spiritual force, it acts as a catalyst and initiates the process of casting spells. However, all of these things can not be observed with the naked eye.

After a Magus reaches rank 2, he can directly draw his spiritual force from his sea of consciousness out into the real world, and materialize it into the most basic energy particle. This is something that can be seen by even the most ordinary person!

When dealing with the Magi below rank 2, who are unable to materialize their spiritual force, that ability makes it basically impossible to lose!

After all, for the Magi who can materialize their spiritual force, their condensation of spiritual force far surpasses that of a rank 1 Magus. With the weak spiritual force of a rank 1 Magus, it is impossible to hold out against attacks produced by the spiritual force of a rank 2 Magus, which results in a situation where a rank 1 Magus’ power is nothing compared to that of a rank 2 Magus.

The advancement requirement is elemental essence conversion, which is quite easy to understand. The biological composition changes completely, and after the brain or body is elementalized, it is theoretically almost cut off from ordinary human reproduction. Interaction and mutual radiation among magi could possibly give rise to individuals with magus aptitude. The body is no longer essential, belonging to an alternative elemental life.

## Degree of Power

**Degree of Power** is the official standard that the Magi use to measure the extent of their might. A single unit, as a standard, is equivalent to the energy that can be completely released by 1 gram of Magic Crystal.

## Soul aptitude & elements particles

List of elements  Ranking and aptitude: 1 to 5  ‘The power of laws (even if limited) can modify a Magus soul aptitude More to come

## Bloodline & ranking system

The bloodline is an alternative ranking system for Warlocks. The difference resides within the bloodline ranking potential, and its ability over time to raise the Warlock's rank. The issue of bloodline is the degree of purity, and its inherent limitation, the "bloodline shackle".

> “All those who walk on the path of bloodlines will eventually be shackled by the very bloodline itself…”
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## Trivia

False Magi could, more or less, be considered mentally ill, and Warlocks were no exception.

## References

1. ↑ Chapter 122
2. ↑ [Arc 2 chapter 344]
3. ↑ [Arc 1 chapter 258]
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5. ↑ http://www.wuxiaworld.com/wmw-index/wmw-chapter-399/
6. ↑ [Arc 3 chapter 502]
7. ↑ [Arc 3 chapter 503]
8. ↑ http://www.wuxiaworld.com/wmw-index/wmw-chapter-593/ Arc 3 chapter 593
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11. ↑ http://www.wuxiaworld.com/wmw-index/wmw-chapter-663/ Arc 4 Chapter 663
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