Evocation

Magic Expressed In It's Purest and Most Brutal Form

After referred to as simply "Raw Magic' Invocation involves the direct transfer of raw magical energy from the world around the spellcaster, through them as a conduit and outwards in the form of a spell. Also refered to a "destruction" or "war-magic" evocation Spellcasters are often referred to Warcasters.
Often referred to a "raw magic" in reference to the unrefined and "blunt" applications of many of its spells, evocation is perhaps best described as "battle magic" as the Warcasters who master the field of evocation wield a destructive force greater than most armies in Alwaus. Perhaps the most iconic of the magical disciplines for it's impressive displays of destruction, light, and sound - evocation magic is what make spellcasters such a treat to civilized society, and why The Collegiate Arcane strives so hard to curtail the minority of humans who show an early adeptness at magic.
Evocation calls upon the wild and chaotic magic of The Arcanosphere and draws that energy directly from the world around the spellcaster, channeling it briefly through their body before releasing it outwards in the form of a spell. It is perhaps the purest expression of natural magic and by far the most intuitive. Even an untrained spellcaster is capable of harnessing a devastating amount of power, and if the spellcaster is not trained or strong enough to wield the energy they are harnassing they are at great risk of death - or worse. Not just to each other but to others around them as well. The trick for effective evocation spellcasting is not grasping at as much magical energy as possible, but instead controlling the flow of raw magic to a level that the spellcaster can still maintain and control. Greedy mages who overstep their grasp and tap into powers greater than them are exposed to a limitless level of consequence - both legally and metaphysically as well. If the flow of magic was a rushing river, the masters of evocation magic are the ones who swim with the current and perhaps even briefly control its flow.
In truth all spellcasting has at least some basis in Evocation magic, as the very act of casting a spell requires the drawing and redirection of magical energy. Like all fields the line between Evocation and it's cousins is ill-defined and often debated. Evocation sees limited use outside of combat, however the dangerous nature of Alwaus has ensured that the Warcasters are never left long without an opponent to unleash their power against.

Examples of Evocation Magic in Effect

Unleashing Energy - The most magic form of spellcasting is simply drawing in magic like one would draw in a breathe, before unleashing it outwards in an uncontrolled burst of power. Such a spell is dangerous, ineffecient, and unrefined - however it can be an effective weapon when most effective spells are outside of one's grasp.


Energy Bolts & Waves - The unleashing of powerful elemental magic is perhaps the most iconic technique in any spellcaster's arsenal. When most humans think of The Collegiate Arcane they think of wizened old men with long grey beard and immortal elves - all throwing fireballs and lighting bolts at each other to settle every disagreement and slight. In reality the Collegiate is far more civilized than that, but the techniques so often envisioned here are textbook examples of the magical energy being expertly refined and controlled through evocation magic.


Telekinesis - The act of lifting in animate objects and matter through through magical means is generally referred to as "telekinesis" and is an example of a practical application of evocation energy manipulation. Lifting living creatures is also a more different matter, as living creatures inherently react differently to magic than non-living things - a condition that makes prolonged magically flight a thing limited to only the greatest of spellcasters.