Chaos Magic

Chaos Magic is an extremely destructive and exotic type of magic. Most of the magic is unnaturally created or controlled and has been shown to be infectious by nature. Chaos Magic is also unpredictable and can even replicate other magics such as Space and Void.

## Description

This form of magic is primarily manifested as explosive orange and yellow energy that can often have fire-like movement and properties. Chaos Magic is infectious, to the point that Senoption used it to enhance his plague, but also has the potential to mentally and physically corrupt lifeforms. The chaos is able to "choose" how certain individuals are infected, such as Indunar and the Kin of Elements. The former was able to uniquely control his magic while the latter retained his intelligence as the Kin Beast.

Chaos Magic has very high destructive capabilities. Often conjured as primal, raw power, the magic has proven itself to be a catalyst for death and destruction. Chaos-infected animals become much more powerful and aggressive, such is the case with the Baby Chaos Leviathan and others. The infection is persistent and can only be purified through extreme measures such as otherworldly amounts of Blessed Magic.

## History

Chaos Magic was originally a byproduct of Starr's creation. Its first notable use was in the 3rd chaos day when it was used by the Manautans in the creation of the Chaos Core. The immense levels of chaos magic managed to indefinitely seal away the essences of the Voidal Knights, including the Astirian God Nurmor.

The core was subsequently hidden away but would later be found in the 4th dusk by the desperate Vikkin Indunar. Upon touching the core his body was infected and transformed into a powerful vessel of chaos, fused with the item itself. Indunar, now known as the Chaos Beast, could not initially control his great power, resulting in the Overseer separating him from the core while the Manautans used the Order Stone to incase the beast in stone. The Chaos Core was divided and once again hidden throughout Senothia.

In his rampage Indunar unknowingly infected an area of Senothia's oceans and the surrounding land with Chaos Magic. This area of Abulon was deemed the "Chaos Crack" and began spawning chaos-infected animals. Not only that, but Indunar's chaos magic sped up 1000 years worth of time in a single day, resulting in the term "Chaos Day" being used as a measurement of time.

There were no other notable incidents until Indunar's release in the 12th dawn. The deity was accidentally freed by the Heralds of Retha and began his quest to recollect the pieces of the Chaos Core. Indunar was successful and reached his true power once more, briefly shaking the planet. This resulted in the split and fracture of continents Abulon and Lorisin.

Not long after, the mindless Baby Chaos Leviathan made its way to the abyss city of Urdrall. The creature was intercepted and destroyed by both Captain Dorthinlew's crew and the Heralds. The heroes obtained multiple samples of Chaos Heart Fabric from the leviathan's remains. Several "chaos weapons" were created by the heroes: destructive items powered by the lingering chaos magic of the fabric. They would use these weapons against Indunar himself and various other opponents.

Using the Time Charm, Indunar foresaw the positions of every Senothian individual and created small beads of chaos magic while placing them in designated locations. When the time came all beads were activated at once which incapacitated nearly every being on the planet. However, the Chaos Core was destroyed in the ensuing final battle between Indunar and his enemies. The deity gained clarity and managed to restore the planet's inhabitants. This incident also resulted in the creation of the Diadem of Power.

Indunar continued hunting Voidal Knights but was captured by Senoption and placed within the gargantuan's heart. Indunar's chaos magic became a power source for Senoption's plague, making it far more deadly and infectious. Fully consumed by chaos, the mighty Kin of Law were mutated into the feral Kin Beasts. The plague was nullified and the Kin were later restored at the moment of Senoption's death.

## Applications

Chaos Magic has been predominantly showcased through raw destructive energy and explosions. However, many forget that it can also be quite versatile and unpredictable depending on its origin. Chaos magic manipulators have employed different techniques while each chaos item carries unique abilities.

* **Energy Projection-** Due to its explosive nature, Chaos is a powerful magic to use for combat. Chaos energy typically has fire-like properties but is ultimately far more powerful and destructive than any regular element. These include projectiles, explosions, and uniquely-shaped attacks.
	+ **Fireballs-** Indunar was able to launch fireball-like projectiles at his enemies. They were powerful enough to cause explosions and mortally wound his victims. The mini leviathan feeders could do the same but to a much lesser extend.
	+ **Anarchy Edge-** One of Indunar's strongest attacks, this disc of destruction is launched at his targets with immense power.
	+ **Extermina Point(Formerly)-** Indunar could grab the Chaos Core's inner sphere and throw it to inflict apocalyptic levels of destruction. It had the fatal drawback of permanently weakening him after every use. This attack became inaccessible after the core's destruction.
	+ **Chaos Breath-** This attack needed time to charge, but when ready, the Baby Chaos Leviathan could release a powerful breath blast of chaos energy. This attack is recommended to be avoided.
	+ **Ultimate Outburst-** Designed for Pappen Vafaran's regenerative body, the Chaos Katars could imbue its user with loads of chaos energy, overwhelming him, and blowing him up. This dealt supreme amounts of damage to anyone caught in the blast.
	+ **Chaos Injection-** Using its full power, the Chaos Spear could be thrown at an enemy and inject them with chaos energy. This causes the enemy to combust, creating a small explosion.
* **Physical Enhancements-** Chaos, like most other magics, also grants its subjects some form of increased physical abilities. For example, Chaos Heart Fabric was able to enhance regular metal to near Demigod-level durability through the chaos weapons.
	+ **Enhanced Biology-** Indunar possessed enhanced physical characteristics such as durability and endurance that far surpassed those of a Vikkin, being able to withstand heavy attacks while barely being effected.
	+ **Increased Longevity-** Most lifeforms infected by chaos are granted a longer-than-average lifespan. The increase is random but a greater connection to the chaos, such as Indunar's, increased his lifespan by thousands of years.
	+ **Mouth Tendrils-** The Baby Chaos Leviathan could release tendrils from its mouth and could have them attach to surfaces at fast speeds.
	+ **Mini Leviathan Feeders-** The Chaos Leviathan could also send out mini leviathans from its body that could attack targets of the leviathan's choice. They did not affect the leviathan when destroyed.

* **Advanced Manipulation-** Chaos magic is an extremely complex source of power and energy. Those with higher understanding of the chaos are able to create highly versatile techniques to the point that they begin to resemble other magics.
	+ **Chaos Absorption-** The Chaos Core specialized in the absorption of other essences, such as those of the Vodal Knights. In theory Indunar has the potential to learn to absorb additional chaos magic from outside sources into himself.
	+ **Chaos Magic Bestowal-** When touched by Indunar, the Chaos Core bonded with him, giving him the ability to use and manipulate chaos magic. After that Indunar also gained the power to use these abilities without the core, just to a weaker extent.
	+ **Power Stockpiling-** The Diadem of Power had the unique ability of using chaos magic to convert mana into pure power and storing it within the crown. This drains the users mana by the second but converts the amount into twice the power. This process could be indefinitely paused or finally released into an attack by will.
	+ **Flight-** Indunar's chaos gave him the ability to jump into the air and fly at fast speeds. Using the technique is straining but is normally worth the cost.
	+ **Limited** **Dimensional Manipulation-** Indunar was able to easily open forced gateways between dimensions, and literally rip through reality. The ability was modeled after Dimiourgia's similar power.
		- **Teleportation-** Indunar could open a gateway to the Astral Plane and move through it at extreme speeds. This made it seem like teleportation as he was able to go from the bottom of Abulon's ocean to Retha and back in only mere seconds.
	+ **Limb Incapacitation-** With enough precision the Chaos Katars were able to temporarily incapacitate an enemy's limbs through physical attack. This resulted in the users foes having decreased movement and accuracy.
	+ **Fear Inducement-** A side effect to its melee attacks, the Chaos Scythe could momentarily induce fear in its targets. This could create a small perimeter of fear that the target is unable to cross.
	+ **Voidal Destruction-** Using its full power, the Chaos Scythe could release a powerful projectile in the form of a slash dealing extreme amounts of damage. This attack has properties akin to that of Void Magic, even disintegrating matter on contact.
	+ **Black Abyss-** Using its full power, the Chaos Trident could be thrown at an enemy and create a temporary black hole, precisely pulling and destructively damaging enemies depending on where it is placed. The effect is very similar to the black holes produced through Space Magic.
	+ **Mana Drain-** Depending on the mana of the opponent, the wielder of the Chaos Chainhooks could use the weapons to drain a certain amount of his target's magic. The drained mana goes into the user, refilling his mana reserves.
	+ **Chaos Plague-** Senoption was able to greatly enhance his plague through chaos magic. By placing Indunar within his heart, the chaos deity became a power source that began infecting Senothia's inhabitants with chaos, eventually creating the feral chaos-absorbed Kin Beasts.

## Trivia

* P&D's Chaos Magic unintentionally resembles Dark Souls' Chaos Magic, but there was no purposeful reference.