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Fire Evocation
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Classification: Evocation
Energy Source: Voidal


Ever since the discovery of fire, descendants have strived to be able to control it, to harness its power and use it for there own purposes. Whether it be used to warm oneself at the fireside, to lighting an enemy camp aflame, fire was always a vital tool, playing a crucial role in descendant development. As magic was discovered, so was the use of flame in Voidal evocation, the very element which descendants strived to control now within their grasp.

History

Fire Evocation, in essence, is the pulling of fire directly from the Void and projecting or ‘casting’ it in a certain direction and shape. While most spells of fire evocation are quite simple, some of the higher tiered can be a bit more complex, anything from throwing a fireball to conjuring forth a storm of flames to rain down upon foes.

Learning & Teaching

Firstly, in order to cast fire, a mage must establish a Mana Anchor, picture the flame they want to summon in their mind, and pull it out of the Void and into reality, like any Voidal Evocation. Such a skill, however, requires years of dedication and study of the Void and its powers. Even the quickest of learners will still require much time to fully master connecting to the Void.

As any Voidal magic, mastery of fire evocation is based on repetition and study over the course of many years. To even begin to consider the learning of fire evocation, one must understand the fundamentals of fire itself, knowing everything from how it acts to how it is snuffed out. One must also have an adequate teacher, one well versed in the use of Voidal Fire, a master of their craft.

Once one has learned to connect to the Void and studied flame itself, they will be able to draw fire from the Void. They must connect, picture the fire in the void, form it, then summon it from the Void and project it.

  • Fire Evocation takes up [1] magic slot.
  • Fire Evocation can be practiced with a valid [MA], which can be obtained by learning under a mastered fire evocationist with a valid [TA].
  • Fire evocation requires a stable connection to the Void.

Abilities

Give a short summary of the general abilities and their usages.

Progression

As any sort of skill or art requires practice and dedication, so too does the art of fire evocation requires time, effort, and study in order to be mastered. While some mages may seem to master their magic faster than others, there is a bare minimum requirement for how long it takes for the mage to reach each tier. They are listed below.

T1 - Novice

The mage has just begun to connect, assuming they haven’t learned to already. Assuming this is the case, they will have trouble connecting for the first two tiers of their training. If they have already connected, they will only be able to conjure a few small sparks before becoming exhausted. Lasts two [OOC] weeks.

Spells – Conjure Fire, Cauterize

Skill Level – All non-combat spells may have a maximum size/radius of one square meter at [T1]. The detail level of fire at this stage is very crude, practically nonexistent as they can only conjure up to a few sparks before becoming exhausted. This stage is typically used for studying fire itself, rather than casting.

T2 - Apprentice

The mage has gained better experience in connecting and near mastered it, as well as being able to conjure a few candle-sized flames before becoming exhausted. They can mold simple shapes, though nothing complex or large. Lasts three [OOC] weeks.

Spells – Conjure Fire, Cauterize, Flame Projectile, Flame Trail

Skill Level – All non-combat spells may have a maximum size/radius of five square meters at [T2]. The detail level of fire at this stage is still rather crude, though the mage is able to conjure a few candle sized flames before feeling fatigued. This is the stage where the first lessons of real casting typically begin.

T3 - Adept

The mage is has now practically mastered Voidal Connection and is able to maintain greater concentration in stressful situations, permitting them the ability to conjure fire when in combat. They also are able to form their fire into more defined shapes, albeit a bit crude. Lasts five [OOC] weeks.

Spells – Conjure Fire, Cauterize, Flame Projectile, Flame Trail, Flame Blast

Skill Level – All non-combat spells may have a maximum size/radius of fifteen square meters [T3]. The detail level of fire at this stage is more refined, able to be molded into more distinct geometric shapes, such as a sphere or cube. They may now learn to use their flame more effectively in combat as well as begin to conjure smoke and different colors of flame.

T4 - Expert

The mage now has near mastered their fiery element, possessing far greater combat and out of combat abilities, the shapes of their spells now much more precise than before, though are still not perfect. Lasts six [OOC] weeks.

Spells – Conjure Fire, Cauterize, Flame Projectile, Flame Trail, Flame Blast, Flamethrower, Blue Fire

Skill Level – All non-combat spells may have a maximum size/radius of one twenty-five square meters [T4]. The detail level of fire at this stage is much more precise, able to have more refined details in their fire, albeit still a bit more crude. The evocationist has practically mastered non-combat casting and are able to use their fire diversely in combat.

T5 - Master

The mage has completely mastered their Voidal art, able to manipulate their fire to a very fine degree as well as maintain a far greater concentration than before. They can use all the spells of fire evocation, as well as have the opportunity to make their fire combustive if they so wish.

Spells – Conjure Fire, Cauterize, Flame Projectile, Flame Trail, Flame Blast, Flamethrower, Blue Fire, Combustion

Skill Level – All non-combat spells may have a maximum size/radius of fifty square meters [T5]. The detail level of fire at this stage is incredibly precise and refined, able to be used to create detailed works of art from pure fire alone. The fire evocationist has completely mastered both combat and non-combative fire evocation, able to perform great feats of the art. They may also chose to pursue make their fire combustive, dealing extra concussive damage in the form of explosions.

Limitations

Properties

Fire possesses a wide range of properties, making it a formidable weapon if used properly. However, a hotheaded mage with fire evocation may lead to some difficult circumstances for themselves and others - hence why a fire evocations should be extremely careful when casting.

  • Fire consumes whatever it touches, so long as the object is flammable, though slowly spreading across the entire surface of the consumed object. Once it makes contact with the physical realm, it is no longer within the mage’s domain to control - not vanishing back into the Void once it makes contact.
  • Fire burns, meaning that any flammable objects it touches will slowly and painfully be consumed by its searing touch. Should flesh be the surface upon which the fire is caught, a typical orange flame will yield first to second degree burns assuming the flesh is not wet nor has anything to protect it.
  • Fire is not a solid nor a liquid, but rather gaseous. Fire may be given harsh solidarity in the form of an explosion by making a spell combustive.
  • Fire cannot pass through objects, especially water or sand, though will begin to consume them assuming they are flammable.
  • Upon contact, the smaller flames will typically stick around the area of contact, allowing for prolonged exposure to the flame rather than rapid expansion. The burns themselves are typically 1st to 2nd degree upon immediate contact to descendant flesh, though may worsen depending on how long the fire remains exposed.
  • Despite the tenacious nature of the fire, it is fairly easy to put out if one has the proper means. Water or suffocation are the easiest way to get rid of lingering fire, though simply ‘brushing it off’ will likely not yield much effect. Assuming the fire is not impeded, it will usually die out after combat is over.
  • While it is not impossible for the fire to spread across a surface in combat, assuming any adjacent surfaces are flammable, the fire will spread rather slowly. Non-Combat fire can expand much quicker, however. Obviously, a stone manor will burn slower than a thatch hut.
  • Should fire be exposed to a vital region for more than four emotes, the victim will begin to die unless unaided quickly.
  • Combat conjured fire will always hold a red or orange color, though the shades may vary, with the exception of Blue Flame. Out of combat, fire can be any color besides black or white, and will always have the same temperature as normal fire.

Redlines

  • A fire evocationist cannot control real flame, only flame conjured from the Void, as well as voidal flame that makes contact with the real world. For example, if a fire evocationist sets a house on fire, they cannot simply will the fire away.
  • All spells have a range merely requiring line of sight unless otherwise specified.
  • All spells require line of sight. Should this crucial factor be taken away from the mage, they cannot cast.
  • Any aesthetic of any spell cannot change its mechanical function. For example, one could make small birds out of fire evocation as projectiles only, though not as primordial conjurations but rather just projectiles that appear like birds.
  • White fire is never possible, attempting to conjure either will result in a PK of the mage due to the mana cost and heat intensity. Black fire may only be used in conjunction with a magic that permits it (i.e. shade), though still possesses the same temperature as regular flame.

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