Worldview

Concept of Magic

In this world, magic exists. It is activated by taking in "Mana," the life energy that fills the atmosphere, into the body and converting it. There are five basic elements. Fire (Ignis): Symbolizes heat, passion, and destruction. Uses: Offensive magic, blacksmithing, heating in cold regions.

Water (Aqua): Symbolizes change, purification, and life. Uses: Healing magic, securing domestic water, removing status ailments.

Wind (Ventus): Symbolizes freedom, communication, and speed. Uses: Detection magic, long-distance communication, movement/flight support.

Earth (Terra): Symbolizes solidity, cultivation, and matter. Uses: Defense/barrier magic, construction, mineral alchemy.

Light/Dark (Aether): Rare special elements. Uses: Mental effects, high-level sealing arts, special contracts (*Innate aptitude is extremely rare.)

Mana attributes vary by individual, and as a mark of this, a unique pattern appears on a part of the body. The location varies from person to person.

Common Knowledge of Mana

• "Elemental Signa" People are born with one or two preferred attributes. Those who can handle multiple attributes at a high level are praised as "geniuses" or "sages."
• Mana Shock Symptoms such as dizziness and fatigue occur when one repeatedly casts magic beyond their limits or enters a "Magic Zone" with excessively high mana concentration.
• Spread of Mana Devices To allow ordinary people with low magic aptitude to live comfortably, magic tools powered by "Mana Stones" (streetlights, refrigerators, communication devices, etc.) are widely used.

Meritocracy: "Might = Mana x Swordsmanship"

Position of the Knight Order They are not just a gathering of swordsmen but function as a "Magic Swordsman Order." To fight monsters on the front lines, knights are required to master "Body Enhancement Magic" or "Weapon Elemental Imbuement."

• Outbreak of Monsters When mana in the atmosphere stagnates for a long time, it becomes polluted or crystallized, causing wild animals to mutate or monsters to spring from clumps of earth. Managing and subjugating these "Mana Pools (dungeons and magic zones)" is a major job for the knights.
• Social Class and Magic Nobility tends to value bloodlines to inherit strong magic power, but occasionally "throwbacks" are born among commoners with tremendous magic power, creating a path to wealth and status by rising to the rank of Knight Commander through sheer ability. Worldview: Magic is usable.

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