Magic

Magic is the act of changing the laws of physics, reality, and matter in the world of Aloria, by drawing upon other dimensions to break the rules of Aloria. Magic has a different meaning in nearly all societies, with many Heritages split between loving Magic and hating it. This Page explains the logic behind Magic in Aloria. The recommended reading portion is at the top, with Expanded Lore being optional reading for in-depth content.

Quick Start

This section will discuss how to tackle this page as quickly as possible to get into Roleplay as soon as possible. This page can be tackled in collaboration with, or without the Proficiency page, as the choices here are mostly aesthetic and do not reflect in Combat Roleplay.

• Step 1 read the Dimensions section, and decide on 1, or multiple dimensional alignments for your Character.
• Step 2 read the Learning section, and decide what type of Origin and Honing your Mage Character has.
• Step 3 read the Magic in Regalia section, so you have a general expectation of what Magic Roleplay is like.
• Step 4 write it all down on your Character Sheet. You are now done here, but can read Expanded lore!

Dimensions

Aloria is separated from other dimensions or realms by the Veil, an imperceivable magical barrier. Magic users reach beyond this Veil to access Magic from the other realms and draw it to Regalia where they use it as fuel to cast Magic. More than one realm can be Aligned with, we generally recommend two realms for a new Character, but one is also good, though connecting to more makes a Mage weaker (see Arcane Harmony). This Page only contains a superficial overview of the realms for the sake of making a quick decision. For more in-depth analysis, see the Magic Realms Page.

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  The Abyss
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  The Eidolon
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  The Anima
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  The Hollow
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  The Vortex
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  The Eternum
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  The Dictat
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  The Silence

• The Abyss is a realm of darkness, hedonism, and unrestrained freedom, where shadows and eternal red twilight seduce and overwhelm, hosting Blood Magic and Shadow Magic that are both liberating and corrupting. Once called the Void due to devastating invasions, it opposes the Eidolon’s divine order and aligns with the Vortex’s themes of evolution and change.
• The Eidolon is a realm of perfect tranquility and divine order, where harmony is achieved through strict dogma and harsh repression of deviancy, emphasizing stability and tradition. Opposing the Abyss's chaotic freedom, it aligns with the Eternum's eternal stasis, though much of the Eidolon has been destroyed by repeated Abyss invasions, forcing its Demons into hiding.
• The Anima is a vibrant realm of abundant life and natural beauty, where immortal Fae wage endless wars of trickery and deceit, conscripting mortals to fight for their amusement. Opposing the Hollow's lifelessness and allied with the Dictat's cunning knowledge, it blends whimsy with dangerous illusions that mask the Fae’s inhumanity and chaotic politics.
• The Hollow is a necropolis realm of death and finality, where tranquility exists alongside suffering, and Demons either consume souls out of hatred or guide mortals to peaceful ends. Opposing the Anima's vitality and allied with the Silence's ideology of finality, it is infamous for its interference in Aloria, though some rebels seek peace over destruction.
• The Vortex is a realm of relentless change and defiance, where chaos reigns, landscapes shift with every blink, embodying transformation and the refusal to accept fate. Opposing the Eternum's eternal stasis and allied with the Abyss's chaotic desires, it challenges both scholars and Veilwalkers with its ever-changing, ungraspable nature.
• The Eternum is a realm of eternal stability and fixed destiny, where unchanging beauty and the comfort of the familiar defy decay, yet bring the oppressive weight of immutability. Opposing the Vortex's relentless change and aligned with the Eidolon's orderly design, it embodies both the splendor and tyranny of eternity while rarely interacting with the outside world.
• The Dictat is a realm of boundless knowledge and learning, an infinite library that stores every thought, from insights to meaningless drivel, its Demons compulsively seeking information. Opposing the Silence’s destruction of ideas and aligning with the Anima’s complexity of life, it embodies the dream of endless discovery and the overwhelming nightmare of purposeless obsession.
• The Silence is a realm of absolute emptiness, where knowledge and ideas are erased, and Demons destroy thoughts and histories to ensure nothing remains. Opposing the Dictat’s endless noise and aligning with the Hollow's death, it offers peace through forgotten pain, yet is often misunderstood by Alorians who fear the loss of memory and identity, forgetting loss is part of life.

Alignment does not generally dictate the types of Magic you can learn. Healing Magic for example is not unique to the realm of life. Alignment is often chosen for ideological reasons, and while the colors and themes are just guidelines, we recommend gravitating toward them for cohesive character design.