Void Shifting

Artwork by Ostric90 on Deviant Art Voidal Shifting

For many ages have mages attempted to use voidal arts to traverse our realm through the means of blinking. This question remained unanswered, many magi studying this idea. Eventually, the art of voidal shifting was created.

The void is a confusing realm, thus leading to the failure of research previous to this art. The idea of the anchor was created, leading to the art known as voidal shifting.

The mage who knows voidal shifting first connects to the void, alike they'd do with all other voidal magicks. They then concentrate upon the location they wish to create an anchor in. The creation of an anchor takes around 3-4 seconds for masters of the art of voidal shifting, and 10-15 second for the new starters of the magic. The anchor will remain as long as the mage keeps it in their field of vision, and can concentrate on it. The mage then uses the void as a gateway, bursting into a cloud of mist the colour of their aura. (Colours of auras can be found here. They then appear at the location of their anchor immediately afterwards, with a similar mist, which would dissolve rather quickly in air into nothing.

It is worth noting that the voidal mages do not travel through the void, as they simply use it as a doorway, instead of a tunnel. They appear with their belongings and clothes, but they cannot bring anything or anyone alive with them. The weight they carry does not affect the mana cost of shifting.

Specifications

The art of voidal shifting can be seen as a child of translocation, entering the void through a similar means. The complex factor that separates the two is the anchor. The anchor is a unique conglomeration of mana and voidal energies; this is used instead of translocation’s studying and research of the particular object you are sending into the void.

Once you understand the anchor it is a much simpler concept to enter the void, as the anchor aids within this. Fill your body with mana, matching the amount of mana of your physical form. Once this is done you are sent into the void. The anchor will pull you through the confusing mess of the void.

Levels

Tier one

• This tier is primarily a focus on creating the anchor. Unable to shift at this tier, but they are able to create an anchor about 2 meters away from them.

Tier two

• At this tier the actual act of shifting is performed. Being able to shift roughly 4 meters away, with a great exhaustion.

Tier three

• You are able to perform a single shift up to 8 meters away. One shift can be done with ease, but you are unable to shift again.

Tier four/five

• You are able to shift 20 meters at maximum. At the highest level you are able to shift 6 times before you are out of mana. Although, this maximum does not apply during combat due to being able to have an increase of focus. You are able to shift out of combat easily.

Red Lines

• Anchors must always be cast in the field of vision of the mage;
• Teleporting on the Y axis (Up and down) is really difficult, and is mostly impossible if not done 1 metre or below. Shifting basically is prohibited to areas you cannot mechanically reach in minecraft;
• You are only able to shift yourself, and any objects that are with you. You are unable to bring other people with you;
• Due to the anchor being created previous to the entrance of the void, you are only able to shift in straight lines;
• You can not shift through spaces you could not walk through, such as bars.

How to learn

You must find a teacher to learn this magic.

Make sure to apply on here.

Random Tidbits

• If you’d like more info on the shades click here.
• Did you know? Voidal shifting was found after researches on voidal translocation, leading to the discovery of anchors; which is why it is considered to be the child magic of voidal translocation.

Written by: ShameJax and EdgyMagey