Why does Kona primarily practice blood magic? What drew him to it more than any other type of magic? Does he like blood magic or use it just as a tool?
the shaman that took him under wing practiced primarily blood magic, as did the shaman before him. his tribe’s always had a reliance on the blood that flows through their veins, whether it be for magic, warpaint, religious beliefs, etc. something his mentor taught him was that you could always run out of energy, you can always run out of arrows and knives, but once you run out of blood, it doesn’t matter anymore.
when he was younger, blood magic is what he took to quickest. he had a cool, easy command over his own life force, while concentrating a burst of flame or lightening or to change into something else was nigh impossible. in fact, blood magic was the only form of magic he could confidently practice from ages six to fifteen, which means he relied solely on it to keep him safe when he traveled alone to the frozen wastelands.
now that he’s older, it’s more keeping to tradition, and honing what he knows the most. he could easily cease using blood magic if he wanted to, but it gives him a strong connection to his people, and to his past. to him, quitting it would be like slicing off a limb.