This is some background information I came up with before beginning the story proper.
Magicians are thought to have disappeared from our society, now nothing more than simple con-men and children’s entertainment, using only parlor tricks and sleight of hand. But, there was a time when “magician” was reserved for those who were thought to have power over the elements, time, and even reality itself. The magicians were marked by symbols on their bodies: magical birthmarks that began looking no different from a freckle or a mole and grew into intricate designs and patterns spreading out from a central point. Each is unique to the magician. This Magician’s Mark can be found anywhere on the body and grows with the Magician’s power.
However, this growth is not indefinite, the mark will typically stop growing at between 3 and 6 inches across or in length. Growing outward, at least. Many become more intricate as the Magician grows more powerful. The Magician’s ability stems from this point and if the flow of magical energy is disrupted, such as by a deep cut or burn going through the mark, The Magician’s power will be severely weakened, if not destroyed all together.
Magicians tend to be solitary, though they can be categorized and do team up on occasion. These teams are typically made up or six or seven Magicians of differing categories. The categories are as follows:
The Illusionist—This Magician can warp reality itself making this disappear and reappear at will and wherever they choose.
The Mind Reader or Mentalist—Reads minds…duh. Typically, they need a physical connection with the subject of their mind reading, but not always. The most powerful of these can read minds through a proxy, typically something that has been held by the subject and then handed off to the Mind Reader.
The Clairvoyant—This Magician can tell the future of themselves or of others. Their premonitions can be symbolic dreams, outright visions, simple and strong feelings, or (in the weakest cases) frequent and strong senses of déjà vu.
The Seeker—This Magician can find other Magicians and is often drawn to them. They were quite dangerous during the witch hunts. This Magician seldom knows what they are at first.
The Enchanter/Enchantress—This Magician can draw anyone to them. They are the basis for the myth of the incubus/succubus. However, they are not always irresistible. Even the most powerful can be denied by a strong enough will.
The Elemental—These can control one of the (typically classical—Earth, Water, Wind, Fire) elements. However, the idea of elements tends to shift from culture to culture (e.g. Chinese Elemental Magicians use either Fire, Water, Wood, Shadow, Light, or Metal, but not Wind). Additionally, with the advent of modern science, the occasional Plutonium, Copper, Mercury, etc. Elemental shows up.
Finally, Synths also appears. Rarely, there are Magicians that have powers that fit two of these categories. While rarer, they are not necessarily more powerful than the other types. Synths do not ever fit into more than two categories.
In addition to the mark itself, many Magicians have unusual or almost unnatural eye colors. These can range from bright cobalt blue, almost neon green, gold or yellow, violet, or purple, sometimes maroon, nearly white or colorless, or even red or orange. The intensity of this pigmentation increases as their power does (often with age as well). Sometimes the iris will appear to glow when the Magician is using their powers.
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