Magical traditions

Casting magical spells can be done in several ways and the way of thinking upon it can be considered a magical tradition. Within the human civilizations the way to view magic can be divided into two large and very different ways. One is the Jorpagnian view. It considers the magical energy as a power behind everything and which can be forced into abiding the magicians will using words and gestures of power. Sometimes it is the magic foce in itself which is forced other times it is spirits themselves which are forced. Jorpagni scholastics view the powers as another tool which you have the right to use, just as you use a mule, horse or dog.
The Nargurian tradition views the spirits as being the magical force and you shouldn´t or even can´t force them. You need to bargain or ask for their help. When the spell is succesful you pay the prize by becoming fatigued after. Your enegy is the prize the spirits demand you pay. A nargurian chant isnt a power word, but a prayer of respect. A Nargurian gesture isnt a power move, but a means to mimic the spirit and show you good will.
Scholastica Magica Imperium Jorpagni The tradition stems from the lyceeums from the Imperium Jorpagni and as such it is a very old tradition. Perhaps it is even older than Imperium Jorpagni. The tradition is that magic is taught in classes with several different teachers and it is very academic in its thinking. Spells are taught together with magical theories and other supporting subjects, such as alchemy. A magician thaught in this school consider themselves as scholars and scientists rather than practical users. Many are well versed in the theology of the shining path and try to work within the churchs rules. But the friction is very high between the two organisations, as some of the findings of the mages goes against the churches teachings. To cast a spell the caster uses hand gestures and power words in form of rhymes, most often in Imperial Jori. Many of the spells taught are very old as the tradition prefers to be better at what they know rather than finding new ways. The tradition is very conservative in its way of thinking, but it is unclear if its members would think of themselves that way. Within the tradition the magicians do not use wands, only the staff is considered a worthy attribute. There is no rule for it but most magicians use finer clothes and prefer robes whose design can be traced back to the Jorpagnian times. Otherwise their clothes reminiscents the ruling class of the Zorakian nobles. Possibly because many are from the noble social class. The schools taught in the tradition are:

• Alchemy
• Animism
• Demonology (no spells of course, just the theory)
• Elementalism
• Illusionism (but not in lands where it is banned)
• Mentalism
• Necromancy (no spells of course, just the theory)
• Symbolism