Electrical Energy
Background
The source of magic is known as a person's Ardency. Every person in the universe has the ability to cast magic, but most aren't able to tap into that part of their energy. It comes from a combination of their Spirit (abdomen), their Intellect (head) and their Empathy (chest). Drawing on Ardency is all about the use of a person's energy to make changes to energy which exists within the physical world around them. One such energy which could be affected is electrical energy.Impacting Electrical Energy
In order to impact or affect electrical energy, a spellcaster must call on the parts of the Ardency which come from:Empathy & Spirit
Notes For New Spellcasters
Any spellcaster trying to impact electrical energy should be aware that while electrical energy can be extremely useful, particularly in this day and age, it also carries some risks.
It is advised that when a spellcaster starts practising in this field they take the precautions necessary to ensure that they are grounded and that those around them are at a safe distance and insulated in some way.
Before starting, ensure:
- Your space is clear of water and other conductive liquids
- There is a minimum of metals and conductive solids in the vicinity
- Any combustible gasses are safely stored elsewhere
- You are standing on a well-insulated material
Examples
Below are some examples of the sorts of spells which use Ardancy to impact electrical energy. They are listed from easy to the more difficult.
Easy
| Difficulty | Spell | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Easy | Power a Lightbulb | A small electrical charge is passed from the spellcaster into the wiring as close to the light as possible, allowing it to light up. A novice spellcaster is able to power a single lightbulb for several hours with a small to medium amount of their own energy. However, a more experienced spellcaster is able to power more lights for a longer period of time depending on the amount of energy they are able to use. |
Medium
| Difficulty | Spell | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Medium | Create Lightning | A large but potentially less controlled electrical charge is built up inside the spellcaster, before being discharged usually through the hands or another appendage. Some novice spellcasters find this an easier one to master than powering a single bulb as it requires less precision, relying as it does more on the Empathy element than on the Spirit element of Ardency. |
Difficult
| Difficulty | Spell | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Hard | Charge a Battery | The spellcaster uses their Ardency to transfer electrical energy into a defined container for later use. This is more challenging than it sounds for the spellcaster needs to be able to perfectly balance their Spirit and Empathy elements; moving electrical energy into the battery without overwhelming the container (which requires the control of Spirit) while pushing energy at a fast enough rate so as to not drain themselves in the process (which requires the power of Empathy). |
Spirit
Rules of Ardency
- Ardency draws on elements of a person's energy to affect the energy around them
- Ardency is limited by the energy of the spellcaster
- Ardency cannot create or destroy life
- Ardency cannot change another's Ardency
- Ardency cannot affect the spellcaster's energy
- Ardency cannot affect the mind or life of another
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