Crussarian Magic [UPDATED]

[ZainMenloe]

Alright, first and foremost, mages are for the trusted RPer's only. You cannot just hop on the server and start throwing fire randomly. If you would like to be a mage,or know more about mages in Crussaria continue reading.

Short overview of mages/magic in the world.

Magic is a fickle thing. Ask any mage, and they will tell you it is a difficult skill to learn and use. They will also say it is a very deadly skill to have, as the entire world has a strong dislike towards mages. It is also an ability that not everyone can learn, only those that are born with it can develop their powers.

Most commoners are afraid of them, and some mages themselves dislike the fact they are what they are. Mages are hunted, all across the world for just being 'unnatural'. The 'Inquisitors' are the most popular faction of mage hunters. Originating in Ambertol, they will travel to towns themselves, stamping out magic wherever they find it.

Becoming a Mage (OOC)

Pretty simple really, just send a message to any admin of the server stating you wish to become a mage. Just note, mage auth's are NOT given out all the time. Mages are suppose to be rare, and we plan to keep it that way, there will be no more than a handful of mages at any given time, depending on the amount of players we have on the server.
Just a warning, mages are very, VERY easily PKed. If your 'magic' gets out, people start knowing your a mage, and you get killed, thats a PK. The reason PKs for a mage are so much more easy, is to rotate, so other players can become mages as well. Rules on this are touchy, so if you need assurance, screencap the logs, and ask  an admin, we shall straighten things out.
It should be obvious, but a single player cannot have more than a single mage character. This is to enforce the 'Mages are rare' deal.

Becoming a mage (IC)

((Should be obvious, but in case it isnt, you MUST have an auth from me (Xin). The other admins will run mage requests by me, and I'll judge whether or not the auth is available.))
Mages most of the time don't even know they are mages until something forces the magic to manifest. Most times, it is a strong emotion, such as terror, or anger. Other times, it is where you hailed from (Ma'Rhan being a strong magic sensitive country), or your parents (As magic is passed through bloodlines).
If your character is sensitive enough to magic ((Which he/she will be if you have your auths)) then he/she will need something to trigger this, to bring it out and become known to them. Your character CANNOT be a fully developed mage at the start. He/She must be taught to use and control this new skill, or sometimes, more importantly, hide it. But who can teach a mage when mages are despised? Maybe a mage is hiding in town, its just a matter of finding them. ((And note... Going around, asking for mages is a bad way to find one. Use your imagination on this, try to think of a unique way to bring someone who is hiding out of the shadows to help.))

Finally, the 'you're a wizard' moment... After so much stress, or a lot of emotion (It takes a LOT of stress, anger, fear, or similar to trigger this. Happiness, and anything on this side of emotions doesnt really trigger it) the magic will manifest, proving you are a mage. This reaction is normally small, such as ice coating your hands, or the winds around you getting stronger, (You get the idea, again, use your imagination) though, sometimes, if the stress/emotions are powerful enough, the 'you're a wizard' moment will be more powerful. (No examples because I'd much rather people use the 'subtle' moment)

Types of magic

Well, if you've read this far, then you might be intrested, otherwise your bored and have nothing else to do. Either way, there are a few main types of magic that can be bent to your mages will. Note, that each type of magic is more common in a person with a matching personality.

FIRE      - Short tempered
WATER  - More calm, just 'goes with the flow'
AIR        - Eccentric, or unusual
EARTH   - Stoic

There is another type, but it is a type which you cannot start with, but must learn ICly. This type, is ARCANE.

White Magic

If there is any magic that is remotely tolerated in the world, it would be White Magic. You can probably guess what it is, but in case you can, holy magic, or healing. Just because white magic is tolerated doesnt mean it is accepted. You cannot go around healing people in the open, White magic is still magic, and still disliked by most.
Another thing about White Mages, is the Inquisition. The Inquisition watches them closely, but most the time leave them alone. Still, there are those that dislike any and all mages, and wont hesitate to kill them.


Well, that there is basically all the basics. Just a quick recap on mages and playing a mage.
- Mages are hated/feared by the general population
- Mages are being hunted by the Inquisitors, and therefore will only use their powers in emergencies.
-Mages are mostly in hiding, due to the same reason as above.
- You cannot be a master mage at the start, and I hate to say it, but you probably will not become a master mage in game, unless you are extremely lucky and live that long.
- Learning magic requires a LOT of time and practice, and a teacher will help more than you know.

If you think playing a mage would be fun, give me, or another admin a shout, and we will see how everything goes.