Magic

## Variants

### Sigil Magic

Sigil Magic is the use of sigils or symbols to cast and create spells. Sigil Magic includes many forms of magic, such as the manipulation of elements. Though, spells of any form of magic can be activated through what sigil corresponds with the spell. The stronger one's bond with nature is, the more effective spells and their effects can be. This doesn't just apply to a physical bond but a spiritual one as well. If the user's mental state isn't stable, their abilities may fluctuate.

### Eldritch Magic

To use this type of mystic arts one must draw power from an eldritch master. These can be powerful creatures that have their own domain in a different dimension. Azaroth, Cthulhu, The Seven Sins, , The Source- examples of who they can be. Depending on their role and nature, one can perform magical feats by drawing power from their dimensions. If they represent something foul, it can have treacherous side effects. Though, the ones that represent something pure, they cannot be used to destroy or curse. Prolonged usage takes a great toll on not only one's body but their soul as well. If used carelessly, it may even result in their soul being damned- which will allow purgatory to claim your soul, for eternal torment.

#### Azathoth

Azathoth is believed to be the all-powerful creator of his own domain. According to myth, all of reality is merely a part of his dream, unknowingly created by itself. When he awakens, all things will end, once and for all, and all will once again be Azathoth. His being and the dimension that houses him are abstract and simply beyond. During his slumber, his power is free for the greedy to draw from. Though, once his nigh-infinite power is drained he shall wake to consume the souls of those who stole from him. Failing to do so will result in his demise; disputing his status as all-powerful.

#### Cthulhu

Cthulhu was born on the planet Vhoorl, located in the 23rd nebula. It landed on a continent in the Pacific Ocean and built the city R'lyeh. His presence was threatening and provoked the Aesir and Olympians to banish the creature to a parallel dimension. Cthulhu then went into a deep hibernation within R'lyeh. Humanity then evolved on Otherworld and Cthulhu communicated with several through dreams, resulting in the Cult of Cthulhu. His power is dark and can result in immediate insanity.

#### The Seven Sins

The Seven Deadly Enemies of Man, also known as the Seven Deadly Sins, are seven powerful demons, that represent the seven deadly sins of Judeo-Christian religions. The Seven Deadly Sins identify them by their traditional theological versions (Pride, Envy, Greed, Wrath, Sloth, Gluttony, and Lust). They're the only way for a human to access mysticism that is demonic in nature.

#### The Source

The Source's origin is unknown. It appears to be all there is and all there was personified- though pure in nature and rid of all forms of evil. It's power is vast but has moral limitations. It opposes evil and typically cannot murder or inflict unjustified harm upon an individual. The entity itself wanders reality and all that exists outside of it.

### Dark Magic

Dark Magic is the more dangerous, nefarious, and jaded reflection of magic. The use of such magic is considered taboo and extremely treacherous, both towards the world and even the user itself. The Dark Arts are focused around spells that use destruction, curses, and death. Dark mystic art require strong emotions to be more powerful. Emotions such as; anger, vengeance, grief, etc.

#### Voodoo

The user can utilize voodoo, ie. access supernatural forces to improve their daily lives to attain power or luck in many areas of life including money, love, divination, revenge, health, employment, and necromancy. As in many other spiritual and medical folk practices, extensive use is made of herbs, minerals, parts of animals' bodies, an individual's possessions and bodily fluids.

#### Demonic Magic

A type of Dark Magic with a more demonic nature, used by demons that wander purgatory and the half-breeds that have the potential for such dark mysticism. The user's abilities are more effective within satanic dimensions. Churches, religious symbols or holy water can be used to easily deflect spells. Though, for religious artefacts to be effective, one must have faith in the religion it originates from.

### Rune Magic

The user is capable of using rune to perform magical feats, a form of magic that uses runestones- a type of raised stone with a runic inscription, as a conduit. The user’s magical capabilities vary on the runestones they use as each one is capable of a different type of spells, depending on the runes they are inscribed with.

### Atlantean Magic

A long lost form of magic used by the denizens of Atlantis. It has no alignment but is heavily associated with Poseidon and the sea.

## Notes

* Magic always comes at a cost.
* Magic is not inherited. Some may have the potential for mysticism, but they will have to learn how to use magic and make the best out of the systems they are capable of.