Magic in the WC Universe

**Magic** is a force in the WC Universe that countries may utilize. While some individuals are born with magic, not every country in the WC Universe has magic.

## Development

### Inheritance and childhood

Magic is a genetic trait that is present in countries from the time of their birth. However, young countries will not actually be able to wield their magic until well into their adolescence. Before birth, developing countries may be harmed by the use of magic by their gestational parent, and very young countries (especially those without magic) are more vulnerable to it than adults. The presence of magic within children may be detected by experienced magic sensers, although the type of magic is generally difficult to determine prior to release.

Despite being a heritable trait, the child of two magic-wielding countries is not guaranteed wield magic, though they are more likely to do so. Similarly, two non-magic-users may produce a child with magic (generally because one or more of them has magical ancestry), although this situation is much rarer.

The type of magic a child has is sometimes, but not always, related to the magical type of their parents and ancestors.

### Sparking

In mid to late adolescence, a magic-wielding country will begin "sparking." During this period, they will experience a sudden increase in the level of magic in their body as their magic gradually prepares for release. This results in sudden surges of magical energy, generally accompanied by or resulting from the wielder's mood swings. Sparking—named after the small, white-hot embers of magical energy that burst forth from the wielder during these surges—may be dangerous for surrounding individuals and can cause damage to nearby property. Therefore, it is best resolved within a week after the onset of symptoms.

### Releasing Ceremony

Sparking will continue to occur and increase in intensity until an older magic user steps in to perform what is known as a Releasing Ceremony. Generally, these ceremonies are considered a coming-of-age event and are held in the company of one's extended family and friends. The individual designated to perform the release is usually a parent or older relative, who will aid the new magic wielder in releasing their magic in a sudden burst of energy. This burst of energy will reveal the type of magic in the younger individual, as well as enabling them to begin exercising control over their magic (although full control will require additional practice). The older magic user will then absorb the extraneous magical energy, and the ceremony will end.

### Practice

Magic practice is akin to exercise for a country's magical abilities—it is necessary in order to achieve and maintain control over the force of their magic. Regular magic practice is healthy and can help to gradually strengthen one's magical abilities over time. Every magic user adopts their own attitude towards practice—some are more serious about it than others.

Without practice, magic can become unstable and uncontrollable, resulting in sudden outbursts akin to those that occurring sparking, yet much more powerful and dangerous. Magic users with innately stronger magic are at greater risk of these outbursts, and much more likely to cause damage or harm to others in the process.

## Mechanics

### General

It is a form of energy that can flow around kind like electricity

## Types

### Elemental

Elemental magic is based around a single, natural element, such as water, fire, air, earth, or ice. Users may create and manipulate their element, and generally have a certain degree of immunity to it but will also inherit its weaknesses (eg. a fire magic user can touch flame without being burnt but will be weakened upon contact with water).

China, Russia, Russian Empire, Mexico, Australia, and the British Empire are elemental magic wielders.

### Stardust

Stardust magic—named for the sparkly shimmer in its appearance—has a single, specific color that varies from user to user. Often, it takes on an a spherical shape in spells, but can be channeled into almost any shape.

Israel is a stardust magic user.

### Light

Each light magic user is attuned with a certain kind of light, such as sunlight, or rainbow light. Users' abilities will be comprised of their type of light, which glow with an intense brightness.

Brazil and Sweden are light magic users.

### Dark

Dark magic is named for its dark coloration—it is not necessarily any more harmful or dangerous than any other kind of magic. Dark magic is actually a wide net of different magical abilities, many of which require the inclusion of others in order to function properly. For example, copycat magic allows a user to quickly learn and repeat spells used by others, but necessitates that the user see the spell casted first. Dreamwalk magic allows the user to visit and manipulate the dreams of others. Telepathic communication is also classified as a form of dark magic.

Germany, NG, Poland, and Wales are dark magic users.

### Weather

bruh i aint writing all that rn -- og ppt has some good starter notes

America, Japan, Russia, and Brazil are the current weather factory operators.

### Silver and Gold

Main article: Silver and Gold Powers

America is the current silver power. China and Russia presently each possess half of the gold power.