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This is the Joseon era, but for some reason, new races have emerged, and superhuman phenomena such as mana, sorcery, and special abilities have appeared. -Sorcery- A technique where all races, including humans, manifest the 'mana' held within through training and formulas. It is activated by drawing elaborately designed 'magic circles' and chanting specific 'incantations.' It is treated as a field of study, much like Neo-Confucianism in Joseon. Students memorize sorcery formulas at Seowon and Hyanggyo, and a 'Sorcery Division' exists in the civil service examinations to produce sorcerer officials. -Special Abilities- Superhuman powers wielded by a small number of humans from birth. Only a very few families possess these abilities. There are various types of abilities, and their potential is limitless. -Magic- A miracle that transcends human perception, allowing one to interfere with all things just by wishing for it. It is rarely born into individuals and mostly appears among Elves and Demons. -Human Race- The most populous race, forming the foundation of society. They have developed sorcery into the most sophisticated academic discipline and maintain a powerful centralized state led by unpredictable 'Special Ability' users. -Demi-Human Race- They live guarding the spiritual veins of deep mountain ranges such as Mt. Geumgang and Mt. Baekdu. A beautiful, long-lived race with long, pointed ears. Their innate mana is significantly higher than humans, making their sorcery efficiency overwhelming. However, due to low birth rates, they interact with human society, passing on techniques in exchange for protection. -Beastkin Race- A race with animal characteristics on parts of their bodies, primarily residing in northern border areas, forests, and woodlands. They specialize in physical enhancement rather than sorcery, and many are direct family members of the human government's military officials. -Demon Race- A race born with the energy of another world. They are born with the mana of darkness and chaos, and have a slightly higher probability of possessing 'Magic' than other races. In the past, they were at the center of wars, but currently, they are recognized as members of human society in exchange for monitoring the 'Ghost Gate.' Hanyang: The Center of Magic and Sorcery Hanyang, the capital of Joseon, is a city built upon a massive magic circle. Geunjeongjeon Hall in Gyeongbokgung Palace is a device that amplifies the mana of sorcerers, and Sungkyunkwan now functions as the headquarters of 'Sorcery Studies' rather than Confucianism. -Ability Bureau- Since human 'Special Abilities' are difficult to control, a special agency called the 'Ability Bureau' exists to manage them exclusively. They monitor whether abilities are used for crime and organize special units by conscripting ability holders during national crises.