Impure: Official Spellbook and Guide to Magic

Energies

Energies are the powers that grant us the abilities to cast spells and abilities. The influence the strength and precision of each, and would make magic impossible to muster without.

Chi:
        Chi is the energy of one’s own spirit, which can be manifested through a Vessel, such as a sword or a wand. These spells consist mostly of weapon enchantments, skills, and special abilities. Chi is regained over a short amount of time, but it is best not to be used until it is fully recovered, as exhaustion may occur if the body is exposed to the energy for prolonged amounts of time

Mana:
        Mana is the resonance of the energy of the world around the caster. As it is not in the user’s own energy, it may run out rather quick. It does not steal energy from others, but instead manipulates the area around them using their own excess energy against them. Mana regenerates over an amount of time dependent on the caster’s interaction of the Environment around them. Though not waiting before using a large amount of Mana may cause exhaustion.

Zen:
        Zen is the outer essence of the soul, or excess energy placed out. It is the most powerful safe form to be cast, and only true masters of the arcane arts may be able to use this type of magic. Currently there are only two people known to be able to cast this type of magic, but they have long since disappeared. Due to it being a part of the soul, although it is only excess energy, it still takes a long time to regenerate. One most have a perfect balance of body and mind to cast this even the slightest.

Dark/Shadow:
The inner essence of your soul is used to fuel this hate-filled magic. This magic has great power; however, it comes at a terrible cost. As the inner essence of your soul is consumed, it begins to unravel your spirit and you begin to lose yourself in your own process. A Morphis will die if this magic is used, as their body is tied directly to their soul, and the torn soul will be sent to Oblivion. Those who lose themselves are believed to either become lurkers or to wander aimlessly, attacking all in their path.