Wiki & Encyclopedia: Above The Mage!

The process by which mages develop unique, specialized magical abilities during promotion.

A specialized branch of magical study focused on offensive or utilitarian spellcasting.

The foundational category of entry-level magic spells commonly used by beginning mages.

A specialized technique or state used during cultivation to prevent the dissipation of spiritual energy, thereby enhancing meditation efficiency.

An academic discipline focused on the theory, preparation, and cultivation of magical ingredients and potions.

An academic discipline focused on the study and application of magical runes and inscriptions used in arrays and seals.

A sensory utility spell used to identify and monitor the presence of toxins, critical for monitoring biological specimen incubation.

A rare 0-circle spell that conjures an irritating swarm of parasites, including mites and fleas, upon a target, dealing psychological distress rather than direct physical damage.

A telekinetic spell used to manipulate and move small items, such as delicate insect eggs, remotely.

A basic utility cantrip typically used to generate emergency drinking water that dissipates after a short time.

An enhanced version of the Create Water spell, capable of producing 'Water of No Leak,' which has unique properties and longevity compared to standard conjured water.

A foundational, zero-level rune designed to concentrate ambient magic. It serves as an essential building block for constructing complex magic arrays.

A Tier-0 foundational rune used to steadily accumulate ambient mana.

A Tier-0 foundational rune that acts as a gate; the magical system only operates if all 'Restriction' runes are active and receiving power.

A Tier-0 foundational rune that allows a magical system to operate as long as at least one rune of this type is active.

A Tier-0 foundational rune that bridges otherwise incompatible runes, allowing the creation of complex or composite rune structures.

A Tier-0 foundational rune that propagates the output or effects of a specific rune to other connected systems.

A practice involving the incubation, monitoring, and quality control of magically imbued insects.

Elementary runic symbols that serve as the foundational building blocks for more complex magic and inscriptions.

An enhanced version of the telekinetic cantrip. It creates an invisible, floating spectral hand capable of manipulating objects within range. The '+' modification allows for the simultaneous control of two spectral hands, enabling complex, dexterous tasks akin to a human's two hands.

Essential foundational movements for runic scribing, including techniques like pointing, placing, touching, flicking, and lifting, designed to stabilize ink flow and conserve mana.

Techniques for regulating the flow of magical energy during the act of inscribing, which significantly increases the success rate of creating stable, functional runes.

A mysterious interface or system that enables the user to expend tracked resources to instantly comprehend or upgrade magical spells and abilities.

An introductory, easy-to-pass elective course at the academy that covers continental topography and military geography of the world.

A required core curriculum at the academy that encompasses various sub-disciplines.

A long-term academy commission that requires patrolling the Rear Mountain to cull invasive or escaped magically-enhanced creatures.

A powerful magical buff that allows the user to enter a 'flow state' of heightened clarity and focus, enabling rapid learning and efficient cognitive processing.

A foundational cultivation technique used by apprentices to increase their total mana capacity. Its progression can be accelerated via the consumption of specific resources.

The primary method used by mages to enhance their magical rank. Unlike the Guidance Method, this skill requires dedicated personal effort and lacks shortcuts through resource consumption.

An introductory course or reference material covering basic magical spells ranging from rank 0 to 3.

A fundamental subject involving the identification and knowledge of medicinal ingredients used in alchemy and magical preparations.

A magical beverage derivative of the 'Water of No Leak' technique, enhanced with stabilizers to prevent the dissipation of magical energy.

A cantrip that allows the user to manipulate and move soil, useful for landscaping and agricultural preparation.

A Divination cantrip that temporarily enhances proficiency in a specific skill or performance.

A creature or source of power that, when consumed or integrated via the system, provides 'origin points' used for upgrading spells.

A basic offensive spell used to launch projectiles of compressed magical fire, often used in combat assessment simulations.

An academic course focused on testing a student's practical ability to control and utilize magical spells, rather than theoretical knowledge.

A specific cultivation method for developing magical capacity, differing from standard meditation techniques by allowing for faster progress.

A fundamental meditation practice for apprentice-level mages aimed at building the internal structure for magic before reaching the 1st-circle.

A formal magical rank attained by students who have mastered fundamental spell casting techniques and theory.

A specialized skill set focused on restoring damaged magical items, generally considered low-status compared to combat-oriented magic.

Generates a localized sound or creates a static 3D image of an object within a short range.

Discharges a focused beam of force energy at a distant target, with the capacity for multi-target enhancement as the caster gains experience.

An enchantment spell that temporarily eases social interaction and influence, though it invites suspicion and hostility upon expiration.

Rapidly chills a visible target, inflicting cold damage and imposing physical restriction by slowing their movement.

Exhales a directed burst of noxious gas at a nearby opponent to cause chemical damage.

Manifests a momentary ring of ethereal blades that strike all adversaries in the immediate vicinity of the caster.

A protective enchantment that temporarily sustains a critically wounded target, preventing death by providing a brief surge of vital energy.

A projectile of concentrated lunar energy that deals radiant damage and leaves the target marked with faint luminescence.

A necromantic spell that emits a mournful chime to inflict necrotic damage, which is amplified when the target has already suffered injury.

A specialized field of magical craft that involves creating interconnected, enchanted equipment designed to function as a unified system. It is considered the pinnacle of arcanotech, granting specialized mages power far beyond standard magical gear.

A sophisticated 4th-tier rune construct designed as a battle robe, enhancing physical and magical recovery speeds, spell potency, and elemental resistance.

A high-level 6th-circle evocation spell capable of tearing through space to create a functioning portal for travel.

A cultivation method equivalent to Eastern cultivation techniques, focusing on growth and vitality-based magical or spiritual arts.

A passive magical trait that allows the user's body to enhance its resistance levels in response to environmental stress, eventually leading to biological evolution.

A utility spell that physically alters the user's fingers into claw-like shapes, facilitating grip on steep, icy, or vertical surfaces.

A utility magic used by druids, capable of minor environmental manipulations, including basic weather forecasting.

An evolutionary physical state achieved through maximizing cold resistance; grants immunity to low-tier ice spells and reduces damage from ice-elemental attacks.

An ice-elemental spell that inflicts freezing damage and significantly slows the movement of the target.

A magical technique allowing the user to precisely control and shape liquid water. Used by Gaud to create frozen tools.

A powerful Ice magic weapon (a large bow) wielded by Sunefa Boreas, and also the name of the associated high-level ancestral ice spell.

A magical brand placed by Mage Saide on his test subjects, allowing him to track their location regardless of where they flee.