Magic

Magic is a general name for the mystical energy which permeates and flows through the world of Ailhaotnůṙ. It can be aligned with any one of the 12 Aspects, and it can be varying degrees of active or passive. The flow of magic interacts with and guides, and is guided by, the physical world around it. Neither magic nor matter is original, they exist in an inseparable duopoly.

High-level Description

Magic in Ailhaotnůṙ takes the form of a constantly-moving field of energy, which originates in sources and flows into sinks. Sources are locations which are metaphysically close to higher realms, or to the Aspects themselves, while sinks are linked to lower realms, or to the raw emptiness of the Expanse. Each source is aligned with one or more aspects, while sinks are indiscriminate. However, different aspects of magic have different properties, which can cause certain aspects to be influenced more strongly by some sinks than others.

At great altitudes, the physical realm blends into other realms, so sources and sinks are not clearly defined. The Laoa are defined in the sky by concentrations of certain types of magic, though all aspects have some level of influence in each Lao.

Every physical thing is defined by, and defines, a particular structure of the magical field within and around it.