Elemental Energy

Elemental energy serves as the basis for the majority of Zetan Spells. It is divided into types that correspond with different elements of nature, behaving in ways that mirror the represented concepts. Elemental spells are cast using Soul Core.

When pure, every element behaves more or less the same, hanging midair in a nebulous form and burning anyone who touches it. Once diluted by the Energy Channels, it transforms into something that more closely approximates the element's corresponding material (fire, water, etc).

While elemental energy is able to be manipulated (see: Energy Manipulation), it is not possible to manipulate non-energy born from a spell – for example, fire energy may beget non-magical fire due to its heat, which in turn may not be manipulated.

Old Magic vs. New Magic

The elements are sorted into these two categories according to their origins.

The New elements are solely wielded by individual mages. Energies belonging to this category are primarily found in the soul, although trace amounts can also be detected in the atmosphere as leftovers of spellcasting. They have only seen widespread use in the past few decades, but are generally easier to wield and allow for more flexibility in choice of spell. The New elements are:

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  Fire Magic


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  Water Magic


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  Ice Magic


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  Electricity Magic


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  Wind Magic

The Old elements, on the other hand, form the structure of Zeta as a whole and have always been. They all have unique quirks that can make them difficult to wield effectively or fully understand. The Old elements are:

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  Light Magic


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  Dark Magic


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  Space Magic


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  Time Magic


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  Void Magic