Post by Lunari on Dec 31, 2019 12:30:13 GMT -5
. THE MAGIC of ELYSIUM .
The Shores of Elysium has a very soft magical system. This means that it is a part of this story line but isn't a strong theme.
Known as “gramarye”, magic is rare in most of Elysium. In fact, only characters born within the Wilder Isles (Teronna, Aldsage and Arcisea) have the genetic code to possess magic.
There is legend that surrounds the enchanting mist known as the Shroud. Stories say there is a wellspring somewhere still in the center of the Wilder Isles, so deeply shrouded in the fog that it is impossible to find. Those seeking it often get lost and are never seen again. Is this real or purely myth? No one knows for certain.
- The Wilder Isles had once been a single land, but many years ago- some say even before the age of man- the intensity of a mythical wellspring in the center broke it apart into the present-day islands.
- This wellspring has been rumored to be the very source of the Wilder magic (more on the wellspring below).
- Gramarye is genetic, but that doesn't mean it "awakens" in every Wilder. You can have, for instance, a Terronian that doesn't have magic, or the magic could skip a generation and awaken in another. At least one parent/grandparent must be from Teronna, Aldsage or Arcisea in order for your character to have magic.
There is legend that surrounds the enchanting mist known as the Shroud. Stories say there is a wellspring somewhere still in the center of the Wilder Isles, so deeply shrouded in the fog that it is impossible to find. Those seeking it often get lost and are never seen again. Is this real or purely myth? No one knows for certain.
- The wellspring, if found, would give the seeker what they desperately need, but only if the waters deem them worthy...and for a price. For example, a dying man could be completely healed, but it's quite possible the concentrated magic of the spring would eventually drive him mad. Some also say that those with a dark heart who have found the wellspring have burned from the inside out. Other stories have stated that those who have found the wellspring and survived cannot remember its location because it's severely disorienting.
- The wellspring is the only thing that can grant a person magical abilities without having Wilder blood...but more often than not, they would not survive it. It’s a fool’s journey to try.
When joining Elysium, you are allowed to choose one magical gift for your character if you desire one and if they are of Wilder blood.
Only 1 out of 3 of your characters can possess natural gramarye gifts. But again remember, magic isn't the main theme of Elysium, and only particular characters can possess it. Variation in characters is what will make this story line interesting!
The gramarye powers in Elysium are subtle.
Besides some characters possessing natural gramarye gifts, there are also magical items throughout the world of Elysium that can give someone a magical power. Please be aware, though, that these items are rare. All magical items must be given the okay by Soleil and/or Lunari .
- For example: A character cannot shoot fireballs from his hands. However, perhaps your blacksmith is more in tune with the element of fire and can make a candle flame or crackling fire inside a hearth simply burn brighter or hotter; possessing the ability to make the coals in his furnace burn longer and stronger. Or, quite easily and slowly burn down a house. Such a subtle gift could be chaotic or lawful, depending upon the character.
- A character cannot have a gift like flight, shape-shifting (or anything that changes their shape, gives them extra limbs, etc.), invisibility, teleportation, creating things from thin-air, rapid healing, etc.
- Gramarye is nature-based: earth, air, fire, and water, but this also includes the 5th element of spirit, which mental abilities would fall under.
Besides some characters possessing natural gramarye gifts, there are also magical items throughout the world of Elysium that can give someone a magical power. Please be aware, though, that these items are rare. All magical items must be given the okay by Soleil and/or Lunari .