Magic

Magic

Magic in Duela works through The Essence.

A caster uses image, intention, discipline, ritual, motion, language, or belief to imprint a desired effect onto The Essence.

Different cultures understand magic differently, but most magic follows the same underlying principle: possibility is given shape.

Core principle

Magic requires a clear image.

The clearer the image, the easier it is for The Essence to respond.

A confused command, unstable intention, or broken focus can weaken or distort the result.

Relation to The System

Magic is affected by The System.

A person's level, class, experience, and authority over The Essence can influence what they are capable of doing.

Most people do not understand this mechanically. They usually explain it through talent, training, blessing, bloodline, discipline, or divine favor.

Common magical traditions

Known broad forms of magic include:

• Fire magic
• Water magic
• Air magic
• Earth magic

These are not the only possible forms of magic. Writers may create local traditions, schools, rituals, and techniques as long as they respect the role of The Essence.

Writing use

Magic should not feel random.

Even strange magic should have some relationship to belief, image, role, culture, training, or Essence-imprinting.