Hi all, new magic system idea. Popped in my head and I ran with it.
There is a dimension between different words known variously as The Else, Abyss, The Other. It is a realm inhabited by spirits and from where magic originates. It is separated from the Mortal Worlds but can be ‘perceived’ by those with ‘The Will’.
This is the first prerequisite for magic. Secondly, the ability to draw on the Else to fill one’s (internal power store - no name yet). Thirdly, one must learn the patterns to shape the Will.
The dominant hand draws ‘strands’ from the Else each individual and distinct. The non-dominant hand shapes these into patterns. (One limitation - lose and finger, lose access to a strand). Magic effects, e.g. forming a shield requires specific strands.
There are various power levels determined by how much power one can draw. Furthermore, the speed and intensity of the strands can be controlled with practice.
Draw for too long or too strongly and the side-effects can be felt. As The Else is a realm hostile to life, those who overuse the Will begin to feel symptoms similar to radiation sickness which gets progressively worse the more they abuse their powers.
Patterns can be inscribed onto objects to transfer certain effects onto them, these are determined by the amount of power placed into the pattern - more power equals a longer effect time and intensity.
What do you think? Literally had a brief idea and ran with it, but I quite like it!
There is a dimension between different words known variously as The Else, Abyss, The Other. It is a realm inhabited by spirits and from where magic originates. It is separated from the Mortal Worlds but can be ‘perceived’ by those with ‘The Will’.
This is the first prerequisite for magic. Secondly, the ability to draw on the Else to fill one’s (internal power store - no name yet). Thirdly, one must learn the patterns to shape the Will.
The dominant hand draws ‘strands’ from the Else each individual and distinct. The non-dominant hand shapes these into patterns. (One limitation - lose and finger, lose access to a strand). Magic effects, e.g. forming a shield requires specific strands.
There are various power levels determined by how much power one can draw. Furthermore, the speed and intensity of the strands can be controlled with practice.
Draw for too long or too strongly and the side-effects can be felt. As The Else is a realm hostile to life, those who overuse the Will begin to feel symptoms similar to radiation sickness which gets progressively worse the more they abuse their powers.
Patterns can be inscribed onto objects to transfer certain effects onto them, these are determined by the amount of power placed into the pattern - more power equals a longer effect time and intensity.
What do you think? Literally had a brief idea and ran with it, but I quite like it!