Magical Devices

There are several kinds of magical devices and abilities that may be utilized by an entity.

= Mortal Aura =

Spell
Spells are innate magical arts that cannot be learned or are usually acquired through practice rather than study. Aura users may begin to develop new spells as they exercise their aura pool. Some spells may be inscribed into tomes but this may require years of translation by an aurator.

Translation
Many spells, especially complicated ones, require translation because they are pure knowledge stored in Panmora or in the case of Dark Aura, in the realm of Demora. Spells therefore exist in the language of aura itself and must be translated into human speech. Few if any mortals can understand Aural Language and as such, in order to comprehend a new spell they must read them in a mortal tongue.

The translation process goes as follows: Aural Language, Translation, Mortal Language

The learning process goes as follows: Mortal Language, Reading, Comprehension, Aural Language

This is why many struggle wit the magical arts, the learning process can be incredibly straining on one's pool. Races who are disadvantaged to auration may find the learning process near impossible.

Tome
Tomes differ from spells in that they can be studied. Tomes may be written down in books and learned through reading. A spell may become a tome if a skilled aurator learns how to inscribe or translate it.

= Deitic Aura =

Mystica
Mystica are deity powers that are utilized by their namesakes (deities or other entities of Panmora). Few if any mortals can wield these abilities. They are similar to mortal aura in that they require a pool to use. However, an entity who is well versed in Aural spells and tomes and Mystica can utilized both at the same time without the two interfering or causing significant strain on the user.