History of Magic

Magic is the strange power of Hythea and the universe it exists in. It interacts with the other sciences chaotically, showing no care for balance. Mages and magical creatures fill the realms with spells and rituals which can conjure magic. It is present everywhere in the universe and can be brought forth by only the correct practices.

## Science of Magic

Magic is a very powerful but at times chaotic force. Many scholars have spent years defining magic in every way they can, but many of its secrets remain concealed. Some believe this to be a result of a divine being continuously altering magic in its forms, while other scholars say that magic's full capabilities are hidden as a result of magic's properties of illusion. However, every magic scholar can agree that magic is a science with its own rules. These laws are something the strange science must always obey.

### Laws of Magic

1. Magic is neither destroyed nor created; unless acted upon by a greater power.
2. Magic can only act upon other magic.
3. Magic is everywhere and in all things; except for Aginore.
4. Magic always seeks to come to rest.

These laws of magic govern how the power interacts with the universe. Even today's mages still argue about some of the interpretations of the laws. However, these laws still remain the most defining features of magic.

### States of Magic

Magic has three known states of being in the universe. These states are Solid, Auratic, and Fluidic. The fluidic state of magic is a recent addition to the diagrams of the magical states however as it only started appearing naturally after The Emergence. But in the modern age, it has become a recognized addition to the states of magic.

The states each interact uniquely with their environments, additionally, they each have special properties when coming in contact with a Magically conductive entity.

#### Auratic Aether

The first state of magic in Hythea is Aether. This is magic in a passive energy form. It drifts freely through space only bothered by other magic or Aginore. It acts like a particle and is only visible in certain environments. It can only be channeled through careful study, magical materials, or divine creatures. It is the most common state but the most difficult to work with.

#### Solid Quintesite

This state of magic is the rarest form. Its formation is highly delicate and requires the presence of Aginore to properly form. The only Aginore present in Hythea is Lead. The magical rock is very easy to work with for magic casters. It can be adapted for enchanting magical items or casting powerful spells without issue. However, if a magically conductive entity comes into contact with the ore for too long wild magic can form.

#### Fluidic Phosic

The newest state of magic to appear on Hythea. This state is relatively common and easy to interact with. However, it is dangerous if handled improperly. Its magical power is comparable to Quintesite but it can be unpredictable and impure. The Impurities of Phosic can often lead to a lack of magical prowess of the material. A danger that comes with Phosic is the absorption or consumption of it by creatures, which will manifest incredible magical transformations and abilities. However, these effects will often lead to madness and death.

### The Two-State Model

In the two-state period, it was determined that Auratic magic always naturally flowed throughout the universe. It wouldn't interact with anything except other magic or Aginore. In many ways it resembled air. It was believed that it always seeks to come to rest in the form of Quintesite.

Quintesite is the naturally occurring solid state of magic. A strange crystalline ore that holds incredible magical energy. Magic is believed to naturally seek this state of being however its formation is very rare in Hythea. The formation of Quintesite takes hundreds of years and the ore only forms in veins of Lead.

The Archmage Æstercor came to the conclusion that Quintesite can only ever be naturally formed and never naturally dismantled. As Quintesite requires a magical entity or force to act upon it for its magic to lose its solid state.

### The Three-State Model

With the appearance of naturally occurring fluidic magic in the world the sciences had to be rewritten. Many facts became false and new theories had to be made. Many of these theories still remain unproven as fluidic magic is still relatively new to Hythea.

The state of fluidic magic naturally appears in the realm of Hythea as Phosic. Phosic, or Glister as it is sometimes called, holds the same magical energy as Quintesite but is much more common. It seeks to stay at rest like Quintesite however it still flows like Auratic Aether. The mages of Hythea are still testing it to find its complete potential.

The Sorcerer scholar Haunlo defined the new interpretation of the three-state model. He determined that even though Phosic has properties similar to Aether it still seeks to become Quintesite like its Auratic counterpart.

### Aginore

Aginore are a unique class of materials which do not interact with magic and prevent magic from passing through them. Aginores appear naturally from different sources in nature. The most common Aginore is the material plane's lead rock. Lead can be dangerous due to its poisonous features but it is used to balance and control magical features of Hythea.