Mana

Mana is magical energy that flows through the universe. Every time a mage casts a spell or a magic item is forged, it is mana that fuels its power.

Ambient Mana
All around you at all times is ambient mana. It travels through and lingers in the air, permeating through almost all surfaces. Two types of ambient mana exist, categorized by the celestial body that emits it.

Divine Mana
Divine mana, also known as solar mana, is radiated by the bright moons. It is said to be granted directly by the gods. A special connection with a higher power is generally required to channel divine mana. Most holy people tap into divine mana when casting spells.

Arcane Mana
Arcane mana, also known as lunar mana, is emitted by the night moons. It is more easily harnessed by mortals and requires no special connections to higher powers to use. Scholarly mages use arcane mana to fuel their spells.

Harnessing Mana
Using mana for spellcasting and other purposes often requires years of training. Mages are individuals who are skilled at this act. Some choose to use mana to create powerful items or scrolls. These crafters are usually the most skilled at their respective craft.

Spellcasting
Casting a spell is the simplest and most common way to harness mana. By speaking specific phrases, making certain movements, and/or focusing on certain items, mana can be concentrated to cause different effects. Most spells are as old as time and are learned from mentors, but new spells are always being created.

Magical Item Crafting
The most skilled smiths, clothiers, woodworkers, and other crafters can learn to infuse their items with mana to create particular effects. To do so, the crafter will need to learn one or both magical scripts and inscribe symbols into the item.

Mana Distillation
Through a special process called mana distillation, an alchemist can acquire and bottle mana in its purest form. This process can create liquid sol or liquid luna, depending on the time of day when the distillation is done. This liquefied, pure mana can be used to make powerful potions, poisons, and powders..

Pearls
Pearls are small white spheres created in the mouths of oysters. When a foreign object like a grain of sand or food particle slips in between an oyster's shell and mantle, the oyster begins coating the particle with layers of nacre. Layer upon layer of nacre coat the particle, trapping a bit of ambient mana within each layer, until the iridescent gem is formed. The mana stored within the pearl can be used in many different ways, including magical item crafting, creating mana-infused paper, and alchemy.