Hand Magic
Hand magic is associated with the user’s physical, bodily capabilities and tends to be more offensively oriented. Its elemental affinities are fire, air, lightning, and sound, of which its mages may only be aligned with one.
Other abilities of Hand mages include:
Transmutation of objects
Enhancement of a single physical characteristic, such as speed, jumping, hearing, etc (but NOT durability)
Shapeshifting for limited amounts of time, with more complex forms being difficult to achieve and maintain. This ability excludes changing into another person, which can only be achieved by starbinders with Eye magic.
Hand mages also have a special animal form which they can change into at will and hold for long periods without breaking. This typically pertains to their personality and they won’t know what their specific form is until they achieve it for the first time.
The screbes of Hand mages are made of stone, which is a separate category from crystal. Examples: granite, sandstone, slate, calligraphy stone, etc.