@Keeja
If anyone has any recommendations for my system, I would GREATLY appreciate it
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[My system is heavily inspired by the Kubera manga by currygom]
The ability to use magic is determined by genetics. All magicians have a birthmark, and the birthmarks are usually very noticable. For example, a large mark on their arm or a streak in their hair.
Spells get their power from the Gods of this universe, but the strength of the spell is directy related to a person's energy level. Happy and well-rested = strong spell. Not believing in the Gods will not prevent you from using magic (but it's very rare to find a magician that does not believe in the Gods either way.)
There are two main types of spells:
Donesi (defensive) and Pemet (offensive)
Donesi allows a magician to imitate the powers of a god and Pemet uses energy directly from a god.
Example spells:
Donesi Nila(Nila, Goddess of Earth): Allows user to briefly camoflauge themselves (concealment)
Pemet Nila: User can manipluate the earth around them
However some attributes are inherently offensive and some are inherently defensive despite the type of spell usage:
Ex: Donesi Vasar and Pemet Vasar (Vasar, God of Fire) both create offensive fire attacks since fire is naturally destructive.