Laverian Chronicles Entry 2
Wizardry
The raw power of Mana is not meant for direct use. The degenerations of those possessed of the Talent is evidence enough of this. However, in addition to being one of the few weapons against spirits, Hellborne, and the fey, it is simply too powerful a tool not to be used. Using lore borrowed from Hakarin scholars and stolen from the elves, methods for controlled use of mana have been devised.
The primary method is the Channeling Matrix. These matrices are runic scars/tatoos that direct a set amount of mana and "grounds" the surplus (which would otherwise feed back and be contained in a mana-user's body) safely. In addition, a channeler requires Form Matrices to effect those powers that do not stem from a natural Talent. With the proper Form Matrices, a channeler can use words, gestures, and meditative techniques to direct the flow of mana and achieve the desired result.
Stronger and more complex Forms require more energy than simpler ones. A channeler can quickly gather and direct the energy capacity allowed by his or her Channeling Matrixes. Excess power must be consciously accumulated and direct and can have unpredictable and dangerous consequences if it is not tightly and skillfully controlled.
The raw power of Mana is not meant for direct use. The degenerations of those possessed of the Talent is evidence enough of this. However, in addition to being one of the few weapons against spirits, Hellborne, and the fey, it is simply too powerful a tool not to be used. Using lore borrowed from Hakarin scholars and stolen from the elves, methods for controlled use of mana have been devised.
The primary method is the Channeling Matrix. These matrices are runic scars/tatoos that direct a set amount of mana and "grounds" the surplus (which would otherwise feed back and be contained in a mana-user's body) safely. In addition, a channeler requires Form Matrices to effect those powers that do not stem from a natural Talent. With the proper Form Matrices, a channeler can use words, gestures, and meditative techniques to direct the flow of mana and achieve the desired result.
Stronger and more complex Forms require more energy than simpler ones. A channeler can quickly gather and direct the energy capacity allowed by his or her Channeling Matrixes. Excess power must be consciously accumulated and direct and can have unpredictable and dangerous consequences if it is not tightly and skillfully controlled.