#magic disciplines

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DISCIPLINE: PHYSICAL

The Physical discipline is the most popular and most studied of the six primary magical disciplines. Defined as magic that allows the user to change either the physical world around them or their own physical appearance, it is considered highly useful and flexible as far as magic goes. Magi that are sorted into the Physical discipline typically begin showing signs of magical manifestation relatively early, as it -- along with the Elemental discipline -- is one of the most extrinsic and visible fields of magic. Known Specialties of the Physical discipline are:

Enhanced Senses - the magical enhancement of one or more of the five natural senses (sound, sight, smell, taste, touch)

Enhanced Attributes - the magical enhancement of one or more physical attribute (strength, speed, agility, dexterity, etc)

Shapeshifting - the ability to fully shift one's body into that of a living, extant creature

Doppelganger - the ability to fully take on the physical appearance of another human being

Inanimation - the ability to fully take on the physical appearance of any inanimate, but organic object (i.e. trees)

Telekinesis - the ability to physically move and reposition objects with strength of willpower and thought

Adaptation - the ability to instantaneously adapt one's physical body to extreme and otherwise unsurvivable conditions

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DISCIPLINE: ELEMENTAL

The Elemental discipline is the second-most common class of magic among the Magi, and is easily the most extrinsic and visible. Defined as the Discipline able to manipulate the natural elements of the world, it is far more versatile than may first seem. Elemental magi tend to manifest their first hints of magic early. Known Specialties of the Elemental discipline are:

Aerokinesis - the ability to manipulate air, including pressure

Geokinesis - the ability to manipulate earth, including minerals and magmatic substances but excluding plantlife

Hydrokinesis - the ability to manipulate water, including ice and steam

Pyrokinesis - the ability to manipulate fire and heat

Atmokinesis - the ability to manipulate weather

Zookinesis - the ability to manipulate the autonomy of animals

Botanokinesis - the ability to manipulate plantlife, considered separate from geokinesis

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DISCIPLINE: ASTRAL

The ASTRAL discipline is defined as magic that allows for out-of-body experiences and knowledge, the manipulation of time and space, Traveling, and the ability to "see" things beyond the inherently visible. It is an uncommon discipline. Magi of the Astral discipline typically first manifest between 20-23 years old. Known Specialties of the Astral Discipline are:

Astral Projection - The ability to transport one's consciousness through physical space to other places on the earthly realm. An exceptionally dangerous Specialty. Does NOT allow for "travel" beyond earth itself.

Perception - The ability to "see" things beyond the physically visible about people around the mage -- this includes things such as lies, illnesses, pregnancy, approaching death, and general intent.

Clairvoiyance - The ability to sense or see patterns and likely outcomes of decisions. Often mistaken as "seeing the future"; Clairvoiyance only shows one possible outcome of a situation -- typically the most likely -- at a time.

Chronokinesis - The ability to control and manipulate time, in the sense of slowing it down or speeding it up within a limited window. Chronokinetic Magi are not affected by the time alteration. This DOES NOT include time travel into distant pasts or futures.

Photokinesis - The ability to control and manipulate light, or lack thereof.

DISCIPLINE: ARCHAIC

The ARCHAIC discipline is defined as magic that comes from “ancient” times, often requiring the use of tools and rituals as well as the focus and willpower of Magi. The specialties of this discipline are often touted as the original magics. It is a rare discipline. Magi of the Archaic disciplin typically first manifest between 17-22 years old. Known Specialties of the Archaic Discipline are:

Alchemy - The ability to utilize precise calculations, moon phases, and star alignments to exact transmutations and metallurgic reactions of the physical world; allows for turning lead to gold, apples to rubies, etc.

Witchcraft - The ability to utilize symbols, runes, chanted words, and blood to create curses, charms, hexes and spells with a variety of desired effects.

Druidry - The ability to utilize plant and animal products with magical properties to brew potions with a variety of desired effects.

Healing - The ability to utilize tonics, teas, and direct energy to encourage healing of wounds and broken bones; cannot heal terminal diseases.

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DISCIPLINE: METAPHYSICAL

The Metaphysical Discipline, also known as the Mental discipline, is a relatively common field of magic. Metaphysical magic is defined as abilities that allow the mage to sense or affect the mental state or perception of oneself and/or others. Due to the nature of the Metaphysical magic, Metaphysics tend to manifest quite late as far as magi go with a median age of manifestation being closer to 25 years old. Known Specialties of the Metaphysical discipline are:

Telepathy - the ability to either impress images or directly speak to another sentient being mentally. This is NOT mind reading, and communication both ways can be achieved only between telepaths.

Mind Reading - the ability to sense or read the thoughts and desires of others. This is NOT telepathy.

Empathy - the ability to sense and potentially manipulate the emotions of others.

Psychometry - the ability to tell the general short-term history of an object or being by touch, including where they had last been and, in the case of objects, who had last touched it.

Dreamwalking - the ability to see and potentially manipulate the dreams of sleeping sentient beings.

Illusion Creation - the ability to trick the senses of others and create illusions -- auditory illusions are easiest, whilst tactile illusions are most difficult.