Post by PyrasTerran on Jan 10, 2012 14:27:20 GMT -5
Explained here will be the nature of the Four Powers of Shyuu, the nature of their Dark counterparts, and a quick list of the most likely kind of powers used in each nation, from most to least.
Natural
Also known as chi or ki. This power source resides within every living thing, and some believe, every object in the universe. Martial artists and warriors harness this energy in combat, and with enough focus, can perform physical feats just as incredible as those of a magical nature.
Arcana
Also known as primal, arcane, or elemental magic. This power source exists all across Shyuu, and thus can be called upon anywhere that isn't already set with an anti-magic field. Abilities range from barriers to lightning bolts and everything inbetween. Some locations have higher deposits of arcane energy than others, and some magical scholars have mapped out leylines across Shyuu that show where the best locations for spellcasting can be found. Sorcerors are unique in that they can harness arcane magic from within themselves, for reasons unknown.
Spirit
Also known as divine magic. Like Arcana, this power source can be tapped into anywhere, save for some restrictions; This energy is derived straight from spirits, gods and demons, and as such requires the user to have some relationship with these beings. This can be anything from worshiping a deity to making deals with spirits. Many shaman and sohei only require ample communication with the spirits to be offered their power.
Psionics
Also known as psychic energy. Like chi, this source resides within the body, but more specifically, within the mind. As such it is far less accessible than natural power sources, as it requires a special mind to be able to tap into their psionic potential. Psionics can create incredible offensive and defensive capabilities like magic, with a more cerebral touch, and can more easily tap into such kinds of abilities.
Dark counterparts
Dark magic, Dark chi or Dark psionics, are terms for forms of power sources that have taken on a more Darwinian philosophy, used solely for the gain of the user at the expense of everyone around them. It is not necessarily evil, but its ignorance to the ideals of human compassion and morality, as well as its association with evil individuals, has given it the Dark moniker. Dark forms of power sources can often be lethal, torturous or manipulative, and often require association with dark beings, who can teach these dangerous abilities.
Ratio of Powers Used in Each Nation, from Greatest to Least
The ratios are not all equal among the nations, meaning, one nation with a power source at number 4 can mean that it is not the most used, or it is rarely if ever even seen in the nation, and just because a power source is in 3rd doesn't mean it's necessarily uncommon.
Fa-Rei
1) Natural
2) Arcana
3) Spirit
4) Psionics
Hoshidon
1) Natural
2) Spirit
3) Arcana
4) Psionics
Suengha
1) Natural
2) Spirit
3) Psionics
4) Arcana
Free Islands
1) Natural
2) Arcana
3) Psionics
4) Spirit
Ulan
1) Natural
2) Arcana
3) Spirit
4) Psionics
Tenzin
1) Psionics
2) Spirit
3) Arcana
4) Natural
Rhasmapatra
1) Spirit
2) Psionics
3) Natural
4) Arcana
Doryoska
1) Natural
2) Psionics
3) Spirit
4) Arcana
Qadar
1) Spirit
2) Arcana
3) Natural
4) Psionics
Talzistan
1) Natural
2) Arcana
3) Spirit
4) Psionics
Natural
Also known as chi or ki. This power source resides within every living thing, and some believe, every object in the universe. Martial artists and warriors harness this energy in combat, and with enough focus, can perform physical feats just as incredible as those of a magical nature.
Arcana
Also known as primal, arcane, or elemental magic. This power source exists all across Shyuu, and thus can be called upon anywhere that isn't already set with an anti-magic field. Abilities range from barriers to lightning bolts and everything inbetween. Some locations have higher deposits of arcane energy than others, and some magical scholars have mapped out leylines across Shyuu that show where the best locations for spellcasting can be found. Sorcerors are unique in that they can harness arcane magic from within themselves, for reasons unknown.
Spirit
Also known as divine magic. Like Arcana, this power source can be tapped into anywhere, save for some restrictions; This energy is derived straight from spirits, gods and demons, and as such requires the user to have some relationship with these beings. This can be anything from worshiping a deity to making deals with spirits. Many shaman and sohei only require ample communication with the spirits to be offered their power.
Psionics
Also known as psychic energy. Like chi, this source resides within the body, but more specifically, within the mind. As such it is far less accessible than natural power sources, as it requires a special mind to be able to tap into their psionic potential. Psionics can create incredible offensive and defensive capabilities like magic, with a more cerebral touch, and can more easily tap into such kinds of abilities.
Dark counterparts
Dark magic, Dark chi or Dark psionics, are terms for forms of power sources that have taken on a more Darwinian philosophy, used solely for the gain of the user at the expense of everyone around them. It is not necessarily evil, but its ignorance to the ideals of human compassion and morality, as well as its association with evil individuals, has given it the Dark moniker. Dark forms of power sources can often be lethal, torturous or manipulative, and often require association with dark beings, who can teach these dangerous abilities.
Ratio of Powers Used in Each Nation, from Greatest to Least
The ratios are not all equal among the nations, meaning, one nation with a power source at number 4 can mean that it is not the most used, or it is rarely if ever even seen in the nation, and just because a power source is in 3rd doesn't mean it's necessarily uncommon.
Fa-Rei
1) Natural
2) Arcana
3) Spirit
4) Psionics
Hoshidon
1) Natural
2) Spirit
3) Arcana
4) Psionics
Suengha
1) Natural
2) Spirit
3) Psionics
4) Arcana
Free Islands
1) Natural
2) Arcana
3) Psionics
4) Spirit
Ulan
1) Natural
2) Arcana
3) Spirit
4) Psionics
Tenzin
1) Psionics
2) Spirit
3) Arcana
4) Natural
Rhasmapatra
1) Spirit
2) Psionics
3) Natural
4) Arcana
Doryoska
1) Natural
2) Psionics
3) Spirit
4) Arcana
Qadar
1) Spirit
2) Arcana
3) Natural
4) Psionics
Talzistan
1) Natural
2) Arcana
3) Spirit
4) Psionics