Magic (魔 (ま) 法 (ほう) , Mahō^?) is a supernatural force specifically practiced in Sorcerion by mages and demons.

Overview

Magic is a skill that some beings, such as humans and demons, in Sorcerion appear to have knowledge of and can actively use. It is often used in combat and for healing the sick and injured. Magic users also seem to have the ability to sense when magic has been used or is currently in use.^[1][2][3]

Mana

Mana (魔 (ま) 力 (りょく) , Maryoku^?) represents the light of life inherent in all living beings. It is a resource that mages, demons, heroes, and support fairies can harness for magical purposes. Notably, fairies are manifestations of concentrated mana and are capable of sacrificing their own vitality to transfer their mana to another, such as a mage.^[4]

However, if a being - such as a mage - exhausts their mana supply, they will be unable to cast spells and risk losing consciousness.^[5] Demons possess the innate ability to heal their wounds and regenerate their bodies using mana, but without it, they are unable to do so.^[6] Mana can be restored through proper rest or external means, such as receiving mana from another magic user or consuming substances that replenish mana, such as World's Essence.^[6][7]

Mana is traditionally considered a force exclusive to living beings. In contrast, robots, being non-living, do not possess any mana because they lack the vital essence that characterizes life.^[8] Interestingly, Madalans also do not appear to use mana when accessing their powers.^[2] Typically, magic has a stronger impact on beings that lack mana.^[8]

Spells

Spells are structured magical actions used to channel and harness mana for a specific purpose. To cast a spell, a magic user may need to perform an incantation, which involves verbally chanting the spell's words. Incantations can take a few minutes to complete.^[1] However, in many cases, simply speaking the spell's name aloud with focused intent is enough to cast it quickly. All spells appear to have some kind of circular magic symbol that appears when the spell is active.

Spells can be used for various effects, including healing, protection, summoning, and offensive attacks. Skilled practitioners, such as mages and certain demons, rely on their knowledge and willpower to cast spells effectively. The potency of a spell appears to depend on the caster's proficiency and available mana.

Notably, human mages require a magic staff to access high-level spells.^[9] While it is difficult to complete an incantation started by another spellcaster, mages who have trained together have the chance to successfully do so.^[10]

Equipment

While magic is generally used naturally, there are also objects that possess magical abilities, such as the Sword of Courage, which has a couple of Mana Crystals (魔 (ま) 水 (すい) 晶 (しょう) , Masuishō^?) embedded in its cross-guard. The heroes have the ability to utilize the sword's power through their willpower.^[11][12]

List of Spells

Adorning Magic: Decoration
	Japanese: 装 (そう) 飾 (しょく) 魔 (ま) 法 (ほう) デコレーション	Rōmaji: Sōshoku mahō dekorēshon
	Description: A spell that conjures a costume of illusion around selected individuals.
	User(s): Riam
	Manga Debut: Chapter 8

Antipoison Magic
	Japanese: 解 (げど) 毒 (く) 魔 (ま) 法 (ほう)	Rōmaji: Gedoku mahō
	Description: A spell that cures poisoned people.
	User(s): Freen, Wally
	Manga Debut: Chapter 18

Burning Flood Magic: Flame Wave
	Japanese: 炎 (えん) 波 (ば) 魔 (ま) 法 (ほう) フレイムウェイブ	Rōmaji: Enba mahō Fureimu weibu
	Description: Currently unknown effects, but the name suggests that it is a type of fire spell.
	User(s): Zaybi
	Manga Debut: Chapter 16

Earth-Shattering Magic: Earthquake
	Japanese: 地 (ち) 裂 (れつ) 魔 (ま) 法 (ほう) アースクエイク	Rōmaji: Chiretsu mahō Āsukueiku
	Description: This spell summons a tremor of magical energy that fractures the earth, ensnaring all within its vicinity. The incantation is swift, requiring minimal time to conjure, and the scope of its influence is modest, yet precise. The classification of this spell is still unknown.
	User(s): Zaybi
	Manga Debut: Chapter 2

Fire Orb Magic: Fireball
	Japanese: 火 (か) 球 (きゅう) 魔 (ま) 法 (ほう) ファイアボール	Rōmaji: Kakyū mahō Faiabōru
	Description: This spell can release a number of fireballs toward the opponent which will burn their bodies once hit. It seems to be fairly easy to cast, and doesn’t seem to eat that much of the caster's mana.
	User(s): Zaybi, Freen, Wally
	Manga Debut: Chapter 1

Flame Serpent Magic: Heat Snake
	Japanese: 炎 (えん) 蛇 (じゃ) 魔 (ま) 法 (ほう) ヒートスネーク	Rōmaji: Enja mahō Hīto sunēku
	Description: A spell that creates spiraling snake-like flames.
	User(s): Gyuta
	Manga Debut: Chapter 10

Frost Magic: Blizzard
	Japanese: 氷 (ひょう) 結 (けつ) 魔 (ま) 法 (ほう) ブリザード	Rōmaji: Hyōketsu mahō Burizādo
	Description: This spell freezes its target, and immobilizes or even kills them. It currently has two different versions: Blizzard (ブリザード, Burizādo?): A normal spell, which is small and can target at least one target. High Level, Frost Magic: Blizzard (上 (じょう) 級 (きゅう) 氷 (ひょう) 結 (けつ) 魔 (ま) 法 (ほう) ブリザード, Jōkyū hyōketsu mahō Burizādo?): A high-level version of the spell, which can freeze a group of targets in large area.
	User(s): Zaybi, Wally
	Manga Debut: Chapter 2

Gliding Magic: Feather Boots
	Japanese: 滑 (かっ) 空 (くう) 魔 (ま) 法 (ほう) フェザーブーツ	Rōmaji: Kakkū mahō fezābūtsu
	Description: A spell that creates magical wings around the boots, allowing the users to glide swiftly through their surroundings.
	User(s): Riam, Zaybi
	Manga Debut: Chapter 8

Grand Teleportation Magic Circle: Activate
	Japanese: 大 (だい) 転 (てん) 位 (い) 魔 (ま) 法 (ほう) 陣 (じん) 発 (はつ) 動 (どう)	Rōmaji: Daitenimahōjin Hatsudō
	Description: A master-class spell that enables teleportation to anywhere the user desires. It is capable of transporting large capacity to designated location. Its activation requires the utterance of the word "Activate" (発 (はつ) 動 (どう) , Hatsudō?) upon the completion of the incantation. The spell requires a huge amount of mana to cast.
	User(s): Gyuta, Zaybi, Nyudo
	Manga Debut: Chapter 14

Group Flight Magic: Fly-Away
	Japanese: 集 (しゅう) 団 (だん) 飛 (ひ) 行 (こう) 魔 (ま) 法 (ほう) フライアウェイ	Rōmaji: Shūdan hikō mahō furaiauei
	Description: A group flight spell. Its incantation takes up to five minutes to finish.
	User(s): Freen
	Manga Debut: Chapter 2

Healing Magic
	Japanese: 治 (ち) 癒 (ゆ) 魔 (ま) 法 (ほう)	Rōmaji: Chiyu mahō
	Description: A spell that heals ones wounds.
	User(s): Wally
	Manga Debut: Chapter 18

Heavy Mist Magic: Noisy Fog
	Japanese: 濃 (のう) 霧 (む) 魔 (ま) 法 (ほう) ノイジーフォグ	Rōmaji: Nōmu mahō Noijīfogu
	Description: This spell conjures a veil of fog that envelops enemies, shrouding their sight. It can be conjured swiftly, requiring only a brief incantation, and is effective at close quarters, limiting the enemy's visibility effectively.
	User(s): Zaybi
	Manga Debut: Chapter 3

Inferno Barrier Magic: Volcano Wall
	Japanese: 炎 (えん) 壁 (へき) 魔 (ま) 法 (ほう) ボルケイノウォール	Rōmaji: Enheki mahō Borukeino wōru
	Description: A magic spell which can create a lava wall. So far, only high-level version of the spell is known: High Level, Inferno Barrier Magic: Volcano Wall (上 (じょう) 級 (きゅう) 炎 (えん) 壁 (へき) 魔 (ま) 法 (ほう) ボルケイノウォール, Jōkyū enheki mahō Borukeino wōru?): A high-level version of the spell, which can be cast on large area and hit multiple targets.
	User(s): Gyuta, Freen, Wally
	Manga Debut: Chapter 10

Final Level, Inferno Magic: Hell's Flame
	Japanese: 最 (さい) 上 (じょう) 級 (きゅう) 豪 (ごう) 炎 (えん) 魔 (ま) 法 (ほう) ヘルフレイム	Rōmaji: Saijōkyū gōen mahō Herufureimu
	Description: A single, huge fireball flame directed towards its enemy. This spell seems to be similar with Fire Orb Magic, but the name suggests that the spell is a lot stronger. It is unknown how much damage it can make, but its name implies it is a powerful attack. Currently, only final-level version of the spell is known. Whether this is its only version is unknown.
	User(s): Regis, Zaybi
	Manga Debut: Chapter 1

Lightning Magic: Thunderbolt
	Japanese: 雷 (らい) 撃 (げき) 魔 (ま) 法 (ほう) サンダーボルト	Rōmaji: Raigeki mahō Sandāboruto
	Description: This spell conjures a series of lightning bolts that strike with precision, decimating the targets. While the spell's accuracy is not exact, as the bolts may strike any location within its radius, it guarantees an impact on anything within its range.
	User(s): Zaybi
	Manga Debut: Chapter 2

Lockout Magic: Cube
	Japanese: 閉 (へい) 鎖 (さ) 魔 (ま) 法 (ほう) キューブ	Rōmaji: Heisa mahō Kyūbu
	Description: This spell allows the caster to cast a small cubic-shaped barrier around themselves or another. Its casting time is quick which allows the caster to use the spell in emergency situations. The barrier can keep people and elements, such as gas, outside or inside.
	User(s): Zaybi, Freen, Wally
	Manga Debut: Chapter 16

Massive Self-Destruct Magic: Activate
	Japanese: 大 (だい) 自 (じ) 爆 (ぼく) 魔 (ま) 法 (ほう) 発 (はつ) 動 (どう)	Rōmaji: Dai jibaku mahō Hatsudō
	Description: This spell allows the user to destroy themselves and those within the area with a huge explosion.
	User(s): Diganazal
	Manga Debut: Chapter 21

Mind-Calming Magic: Magic Therapy
	Japanese: 精 (せい) 神 (しん) 鎮 (ちん) 静 (せい) 魔 (ま) 法 (ほう) マジックセラピー	Rōmaji: Seishin chinsei mahō Majikkuserapī
	Description: This spell allows the spell’s target to relax and ease one’s tension. It is meant to even calm the most violent thoughts from one's mind. It appears to use a small amount of mana, making it easier to cast.
	User(s): Wally, Riam
	Manga Debut: Chapter 5

Pyrotoxin Magic: Purple Steam
	Japanese: 毒 (どく) 熱 (ねつ) 魔 (ま) 法 (ほう) パープルスチーム	Rōmaji: Dokunetsu mahō Pāpurusuchīmu
	Description: A spell which creates a dangerous pyrotoxin steam.
	Manga Debut: Chapter 18

Toxic Magic: Poison Cloud
	Japanese: 毒 (どく) 気 (け) 魔 (ま) 法 (ほう) ポイズンクラウド	Rōmaji: Dokuke mahō Poizunkuraudo
	Description: A spell which creates a dangerous toxic cloud.
	User(s): Wally
	Manga Debut: Chapter 18

Ultimate Mana Wall: Soul Shell
	Japanese: 極 (きょく) 大 (だい) 魔 (ま) 障 (しょう) 壁 (へき) ソウルシェル	Rōmaji: Kyokudai ma shōheki Sourusheru
	Description: This spell creates a formidable dome-shaped shield that encompasses the caster and allies within. It can protect the people inside it at least for 10 seconds. Its expansive reach is sufficient to encompass vast structures, even as large as a fortress. The incantation is designed for rapid deployment, enabling immediate defense in urgent situations. While the precise class of the spell remains unspecified, its complexity and power suggest it belongs to the echelons of master-class magic. However, wielding such a spell comes at a steep cost, as it requires an extensive amount of the caster's mana, which could exhaust their reserves entirely.
	User(s): Zaybi
	Manga Debut: Chapter 13

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