Magery
Magery draws upon the Arcane Weave, the invisible force woven into the fabric of Velmora by the goddess Eldara. To cast a spell is to reach into this weave and bend reality to your will — but such power demands sacrifice. Every incantation requires reagents: herbs plucked from the forest floor, minerals prised from the deep earth, or rare components harvested from the creatures that roam the wilds. The more powerful the spell, the costlier the ingredients. A mage who neglects their supply of reagents is little more than a scholar with empty hands. Through dedicated study and practice, a mage unlocks new variations of their spells — altering range, area of effect, and elemental affinity — rather than simply increasing raw damage. Spells are crafted using runes, and combining runes in different patterns yields different results. The crafter of a spellbook or scroll also influences the spell's characteristics: adjusting mana cost, cast time, and potency in a careful balancing act. Push the damage too high and the mana cost spirals; widen the area and the cast time lengthens. Mastery of magery is not about overwhelming force — it is about precision, preparation, and knowing which incantation fits the moment.