The Astral That Binds Us

The world is filled with energy known as astral. How one connects with and uses it is up to them. Some claim it’s a living entity that should be revered; others see it as a weapon and a tool to be used for power. Its properties can be manipulated in several ways. Anything imaginable is possible thanks to astral—everything from conjuring fire to amplifying light is done through the means of channeling it. All living things have at least some connection to astral, but whether or not they can use it is a different story.

A Deeper Look At Astral

Astral can’t be seen by the natural eye. If it is seen, it’s in its natural state, a light blue color. Astral is all around the universe, spiraling around anything alive. The higher the concentration of astral, the easier it is for a spellcaster to tap into it and “activate” it to have its effects realized.

When astral is activated, it becomes visible to the natural eye. The color of it depends on the spellcaster’s abilities and the location it's activated in. 

Colors of Spellcasting and the Crystals They Come From 

Alien Magic / Chimeric Magic (Purple/Pink)
Represented by the color purple, with its purest form being pink. Alien magic has an unknown origin and effects that have yet to be identified or understood. Chimeric magic is slightly more understood, given its nature is traced back to Xexivus. However, many things about this magic still remain a mystery.  

Arcane Magic (Blue)
Otherwise known as “blue magic.” Represented by dark blue with its purest form being light blue, like the base color of astral. Arcane magic is the purest form of magic, granting many versatile abilities, usually involving psychic type powers. 

Cyber Magic (Silver)
Otherwise known as “silver magic.” These types of spells involve technology, arranging signals traveling through the air, reprogramming, and creating augmented realities, among other things. 

Death Magic (Purple/Black)
Otherwise known as “black magic.” Represented by the color dark purple with varying shades of black. The purest form of death magic is completely devoid of color. Death magic involves death (of course), decay, and curses.

Divine Magic (Yellow/White)
Otherwise known as “white magic” or “holy magic.” Represented by the color yellow, with its purest form being completely white and devoid of color. Divine magic is rooted in Celestials, and as such gives the spellcaster restorative, healing, and angelic powers, such as the gift of flight. If this magic is cast and is pure yellow, then one can derive that the source of power isn’t from Celestials, but either an artificial source attempting to mimic it or another type of entity with similar powers. 

Mud Magic (Brown)
Otherwise known as “brown magic.” This is the color spellcasting takes when magic is heavily tampered with or is struggling to be unleashed. This magic may be locked or sealed away, or the caster may be insufficient for the power of the spell they are casting. Those that are weak enough to experience this form of magic may have the spell backfire on them, causing it to be reflected onto themselves unintentionally.  

Nature Magic (Green)
Represented by the color green. The darker the shade, the more steadfast and resolute the caster. Healing magic associated with nature magic will be a lighter shade. 

Power Magic (Orange)
Represented by the color orange. The darker the shade, the more potent the power. Power magic is often a cross between nature and arcane, amplifying one’s capabilities through performative increases in mind and body. 

Rage Magic (Red)
Otherwise known as “red magic.” This spellcasting is conjured from one’s emotions. Rage magic is often displayed through fire and lightning. Chaos and blood magic are derived from rage magic, the former having a black aura around it and the latter being the color of human blood.