A Logical Magic System Overview
Fundamental Concepts
Mana:
Existed since the birth of the universe. Expands in amount as the universe expands. Shifts through dimensions and phases very slowly, naturally aiming for an infinite-dimensional equilibrium. Bonds with subatomic particles to retain energy and prevent dissipation into non-existence.
The Soul:
Formed when a collection of "soul fragments" coalesces into a single entity, akin to an ice cube forming in an ocean. Only part of a living being that can directly interact with mana (rather than its energy).Resides in the mana organ, enabling magical abilities. Exists in the 12th dimension, limiting the control of higher-dimensional mana unless the soul itself is raised to a higher dimensional caliber.
Mana Details:
Properties of Mana
Higher-Dimensional Nature:
Naturally seeks to transition through dimensions over eons, but this process is extremely slow. The planet being explored predominantly contains 7th and 8th-dimensional mana due to this slow equilibrium process.
Subatomic Bonding:
Mana binds to subatomic particles, forming a symbiotic relationship that allows mana to persist in 3D space without losing energy.
Energy and Phase Transitions:
Mana shifts between phases (solid → liquid → gas → plasma → higher dimensions) as it absorbs energy. Dimensional transitions require exponentially more energy than phase changes within the same dimension.
Mana Memory:
Mana retains a "memory" of higher-dimensional states, allowing it to return to those states with much less energy than the original requirement.
Soul and Magic
The Soul
Formation:
The soul is completed around the age of 1 in humans, becoming an independent entity distinct from the environment. Functions as the bridge between the physical being and mana, residing in the mana organ.
Dimensional Limitations:
The 12th-dimensional nature of the soul makes controlling higher-dimensional mana increasingly difficult. Raising the soul's dimensional caliber (e.g., from the 12th to the 13th dimension) requires enormous mana energy.
The Mana Organ
Evolution:
Evolved as a survival tool, offering a "mana sense" similar to hearing. Detects mana energy waves and translates them into electrical signals for the brain to interpret. Over time, this organ also enabled the stimulation of mana to release magical energy.
Function in Magic:
Converts the will and information from the brain into magical resonance. The soul stimulates mana in the organ, causing it to release energy for spellcasting.
Spellcasting and Dimensionality
Dimensional Impact:
Higher-dimensional mana can store and process more complex information, resulting in more efficient and powerful spells.Example:8th-dimensional mana creates clunky, inefficient spells with limited information capacity.14th-dimensional mana allows for precise, efficient, and highly detailed spells.
Limitations:
Imperfect mental imagery reduces the effectiveness of spells. Interactions with higher-dimensional mana are naturally limited by the dimensional caliber of the soul. Methods to increase soul dimensionality are almost mythical due to the extreme energy requirements.
Summary
Mana is a higher-dimensional substance essential for magic. Its existence in the physical realm is tied to subatomic particles, preventing energy dissipation. It transitions through dimensions over time, gaining complexity and requiring significant energy for dimensional shifts.
The Soul serves as the only direct interface with mana. Formed from a collection of "soul fragments," it resides in the mana organ and enables the release of mana energy. Its dimensional caliber determines the capacity to control higher-dimensional mana, with advancements requiring unimaginable energy.
The Mana Organ evolved as a survival adaptation, initially for sensing mana energy but later for stimulating mana. It converts willpower and mental imagery into magical resonance.
Spellcasting depends on the quality of imagination and the dimensional level of mana used. Higher-dimensional mana vastly improves efficiency and power but is harder to control due to the soul's dimensional limitations.
(yes this summary was made with AI)