Terminology

Mana

Mana is a spiritual, intangible, sacred life force that runs through all beings within The World of Earth. Produced by not only the world but all those who exist dependent on it. Originally thought to be only an intangible form of life energy, mana has progressively been evolved and weaponized by those who possessed it, forged into a tool to be utilized by anyone, an instrument known by most as magic.

Mana Channels

Mana channels, sometimes known as mana circuits, webs, or links, are the wires that mana flows through within the bodies of all who live, acting as a pseudo-nervous system connected directly to both the mind and soul. It holds, produces, and projects the spiritual energy of all things. When used correctly, it can be utilized to convert this energy into a phenomenon known as magic.

Note: Many kinds of mana exist throughout different people. Some mana is chaotic, pure, or even deadly given who they exist in, as it is purely based on the host's soul and mind. Mana channels are technically not physical but can be existent and/or apparent on a being's physical body.

Arcanus Magic

Arcanus Magic is a divine energy that flows down from a second sun called Pollos. Pollos is not a sun - rather it is the hole in the universe created when the gods fell from Heaven, and through this hole, their magic flows into the universe.

Magic

Magic is the phenomenon produced when one exerts their mana channels to the point of converting spiritual energy into power, resulting in many things, often whatever the user was imagining as they did. It can be used to perform multiple different kinds of physics-breaking techniques, such as elemental manipulation, spatial manipulation, soul manipulation, and lots more. It is unknown who first created magic, but multiple theories exist, all of which involve a party miraculously uncovering the secrets of mana, and using these unconverted mysteries to their advantage, eventually finding ways to break the boundaries of the world, creating phenomena out of thin air. Since then, many people have also uncovered these secrets, and now, nearly everyone can utilize magic, given effort, time, and talent.

Laws

Laws are advanced, sacred magic utilized by none other than the Consentus Dii. Laws are personal, incredibly powerful forms of magic that warp the very fabric of existence, manipulating the concepts, laws, and commands that keep the universe intact. Currently, there are twelve known laws, each of which was given to a different member of the Dii. Used to keep both the people in order and the universe together.

Note: It is impossible to use laws without some connection to the Consentus Dii. Laws are indeed considered "Magic" and do require mana to be used.

Authorities

Authorities are similar to Laws in the sense that they are advanced, powerful forms of magic that one can use to completely warp the world, but far less potent and absolute. Although they do allow for the manipulation & control of certain concepts, ideas, and reality (Hence the name Authority), they can never compete with the domineering presence and power of the laws. They are also more widely distributed than laws, as many people, notably the witches, are capable of utilizing them, and are not limited to just one group, as people with enough magic experience and potential can unlock them through constant training.

Chaos

Chaos is a "place" beyond the Spiral. It is the original beginning and the eventual end of all things. A wild sea of infinite energy and raw limitless possibility and impossibility, unbound by the words of the Divine Tongue. Chaos does not truly describe the "place" beyond the Spiral, as it is an ever-changing place that shifts into something completely new with every passing moment. The power of Chaos erodes the laws of the world, and if not for the power of the God Swords drawing Magic from Heaven to protect it, the Spiral would be erased in an instant.

The power of Chaos seeps in through the cracks in the world, infecting the Spiral. Those who breathe such infected air, or walk on the infected soil become themselves tainted by Chaos, the energy eroding the form and limits bestowed on them by the Divine Tongue. A small level of Chaos merely unlocks the limits in one's mind/soul, allowing one to recall the memories of past iterations of the Spiral, while higher levels of Chaos begin unlocking the limits of one's flesh, strengthening the body.

Skills (Active)

Skills are quite self-explanatory, they are the attacks, spells, and magics people use as tools for their reasons. It's a broad term as well, containing not just mana or Arcnus Magic, but also physical, mental, and spiritual techniques. Nearly everyone has skills, from the humans to the gods. They can be learned through training, hard work, and prosperity, absorbed or stolen via the usage of other skills, or even directly inscribed into one's soul via other special skills. They often become stronger through constant use and may evolve depending on certain factors. There are also infinite possibilities for what skills could be, whether it'd be a secret sword technique, sacred magic, or spells that break the laws of the world, all are classified under this term. However, a skill will never be more than just a skill, a tool, attack, or ability that requires one to have conscious thought (Hence the name active skill), and they are limited in that regard.

Baptism

A sacred bath that increases the bather's extraordinary abilities and high physical attributes. It's used to ascend ranks with the proper ingredients and willpower to go through the painful experience.

Rare bloodline

Being the children of Celestials, Gods, Dragon Gods, or any being of higher hierarchy is so rare that it would be many years before the gods can have another child. The children born from these beings can use their powers and abilities with drawbacks depending on their mana channels and the mana itself.

Beast Rift

Dimensional rifts that act as gateways to certain areas.