Magic

Magic is an incredibly powerful force. When a caster wields magic, they basically summon power from the elemental planes to do their bidding. This summoning is possible due to how the planes were tethered to this realm during its creation. How they come upon this power varies, be it in inborn ability, intense study, or a pact with an otherworldly being.

Magic is looked at differently depending on the part of the world you travel in. On the continent of Ansanora, magic is widely embraced and seen as a tool to be mastered. On Ventaris, however, magic is outlawed except for certain people employed by the Karixtis Empire. The only area where the study of magic is allowed is at Tomehaven, an ancient stronghold that once housed all of humanity's arcane knowledge. Though study is allowed, the scholars there are kept under tight control by Karixti guards.