Anima

# THE MAGICAL SOURCE, ANIMA

## *Description*

In the world of Event Horizon, not every one can use **Pulse**, so they turn to external power sources; whether they form covenants with Gods or draw their power from the elements, these kinds of beings are called Warlocks, Witches, Mages, and many other handles. The power they gain from forming these covenants is called ***Anima. Anima*** is power drawn from external sources, made for those who aren’t capable of drawing on their life energy(**Pulse**) to defend themselves. Unlike Pulse, anyone can use Anima; however, should someone that’s a mortal with **Pulse** uses Anima, it would make their proficiency of **Pulse** weaken over time. While Pulse has a shorter variety of abilities, Anima has the entire spectrum of magic itself; however, the more a mage learns, the weaker their proficiency becomes. They use their abilities through hand gestures, magic circles,rituals, etc. to achieve supernatural transcendence. However, depending on how devastating the Magic ability, there will be a **price to pay.**

## Abilities

* •Invocation
* •Incantation
* •Evocation
* •Elemental Manipulation
* •Conjuration
* •Abjuration
* •Divination
* •Necromancy
* •Illusion-Casting

In total, **there are 9 stages of Anima.**

## The Stages of Anima

**ΔMidén [The Fool’s Stage] (Magic-Less)**

**ΔÉna[Realization Stage]**

Mortals who can use magic, but don’t understand nor know how.

**ΔDío[Awakening Stage]**

Mortals who now know their full magical capabilities, but cannot access all of it. They can’t use multiple elements at once but can use them one at a time.

**ΔTría[Sophist Stage]**

Mortals who can bend the elements to their own will, and are starting to get the hang of using magic in their day to day life.  Using multiple elemental abilities is child’s play, but they can’t attack just yet.

**ΔTésera[Savant Stage]**

Mortals who can access all elements and can use those elemental attack spells.  They’re now capable of using proficient forms of magic.

**ΔPénde[Magus Stage]**

Mortals who can breakdown the elements to the molecular level, and can now use magics that are more complexed, such as nature magic, weather magic, etc. This is also the limit one can gain without an established covenant.

**ΔÉxi[Seer Stage]**

Mortals who begin to develop deep reserves of magic.  They can use necromancy and Magic’s on that level at a proficient level.

**ΔEptá[Asura Stage]**

Mortals who have transcended into the realm of Demi-Gods in terms of magic. They’re one step away from Magic the 12 Pillars of Creation use.

**ΔOktó[Esoteric Stage]**

Mortals who can use highly advanced forms of magic. Their mana reserves are seemingly limitless. They have reached divine levels of magic.

**ΔEnéa[Primordial Stage) (Unattainable)**

Omnipotent in Magic.

While the stages seem attainable, the maximum a mortal can achieve on their own is **Tésera. However, if they form a covenant, they'll be able to push past those boundaries.**

## Covenants

A **Covenant** is a bond or "deal" formed with usually a deity of high status. This includes someone with **Trinity**, the Goddess of the Balance, or **Depravity,** the Devil. Once a **Covenant** is formed, the user would receive some type of physical marking that can be seen. For example, if someone formed a Covenant with **Trinity** , a tattoo of Yin and Yang would appear on their body that symbolizes balance. However, if one were to make a 'deal' with a dark entity, the entity might want something more than worship: their **soul.**

**In total, there are two types of covenants: the Unorthodox Covenant(**deals made with evil entities) and **the Divine Bond**(mutual agreements between the user and the deity). In exchange for the covenant being formed, one can go from being a mediocre warlock to almost an apprentice to the entity of their choosing. Their limit would still be **Októ, the Esoteric Stage.** On top of this, the mortal would gain abilities similar to the one that they have formed a **Covenant** with.

## Usage

* •Aushé creates fire through the usage of Anima. She clenches her fist before opening it again, as fire hovers above her hand.
* •Shinzo creates a sphere of water, as it floats directly in front of him.
* •Shinjiro receives an enchanted blade, capable of becoming stronger with its user.
* •Phoenix claps her hands together before separating them rapidly, spawning a massive ball of light that resembles the sun.
* Kazuo forms a covenant with the God of Strength, Xephyrion, gaining physical prowess that outmatches Morag's, the Sloth God.

## Power Sources

Aether

Pulse

Nether