Post #32126
April 03, 2015, 07:41:21 PM
Crystallis chuckled, “With all due respect, Dr. Xos, my method of classification has never been captivating, even for individuals with an obsessive desire to research on the different forms of magic. I am to be blamed for such an occurrence, for despite the fact that I have been worshipped as a deity of knowledge, I simplistically classify magic into two categories, namely Known Magic and Arcane Magic. The former comprises of all the types of magic that have been acknowledged and made known to the general public while the latter comprises of magic that only a rare few are aware of as well as undiscovered magic. However, for the sake of maintaining an interesting conversation, I shall give a brief sharing as to how the residents of the Floating Isles of Sapphiron group the different domains of magic.”
A leather-bound, antique-looking book appeared on his hand as Crystallis flipped to the facing pages. The rising column of dust accumulated throughout the years took advantage of its few seconds of freedom to cause a sneeze, a cough and a generally displeased immortal. “I knew I should have brought my respirator along,” Crystallis muttered under his breath before returning to the discussion, “Anyhow, I will now describe the social hierarchical structure.”
“Celestials – This is an honorary category for the three major deities responsible for the existence of the nation, namely Genesis the Creator, Exodus the Destroyer and Enlightenment the Tutor. They are basically the ones at the very top.
Ethereals – This is the category for the rest of the deities who managed to stay popular or relevant enough to have enough worshippers. They are only answerable to the Celestials and have complete control over one specific aspect.
Transcendents – This is the category for mortals who have ascended to godhood. Accomplished scholars have attempted to explain such a phenomenon by claiming that it is through the discovery of a new domain of magic but there has been insufficient substantiation to prove their claim.
Primordials – This is the category for mortals who are believed to have “mastered” a particular type of magic. Individuals belonging to this category are at the top of the social pyramid, being highly respected and wielding an immense amount of influence. Their words are often taken as the truth.
Casters – This is the category for the rest of the mortals who have the potential or the ability to use magic.
Peasants – This is the category for mortals who lack the potential or the ability to use magic.”
Scratching his head, Crystallis said, “Wait a second, you asked for the categorization of different forms of magic. My apologies, I have just thrown out facts that you most probably couldn't care less. Allow me to proceed to answer your question.”
”Embodimentalism – Individuals specialized in this domain of magic are referred to as Embodiments, being actual physical manifestations of a particular power or concept. Most of them are also Primordials.
Summonerism – Individuals specialized in this domain of magic are referred to as Summoners, with expertises varying from summoning celestial and demonic beings, invoking spirits and conjuring creatures from the abyss.
Elementalism – Individuals specialized in this domain of magic are referred to as Elementalists, with control over the classical five elements, namely Fire, Water, Nature, Earth and Metal.
Physicalism – Individuals specialized in this domain of magic are referred to as Physicalites, with the focus on physical enhancements such as Strength, Agility, Stamina, Endurance and Perception.
Intellectualism – Individuals specialized in this domain of magic are referred to as Intellects, with the focus on mental abilities such as Illusion, Memory, Emotion, Dream and Telepathy.”
