Magic Use Feedback

The amount any given user can channel safely is specific and situational. The better trained and the more powerful the user, the higher the amount of safe discharge magic.

One form of such a magical aftereffect is Magical Exhaustion. It occurs when a user uses too much of his reserves in a short time.

Another is Magical Burns. Basically, burn marks that are the result of extremely high magic discharge in an extremely short time. Magical Burnout is an extreme form of this and can permanently damage or destroy a core. There are even reported cases of spontaneous-sentient-combustion or explosive-core-collapse. With obviously deadly consequences.

Generally, accepted is that the use of a focus significantly reduces the chance of feedback.

Type

Metaphysical, Arcane