"Will is the spark of consciousness, of creativity. The reason why man creates art and music. It is the spark of magic itself." — The First Sage
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PROPERTIES OF WILL
Will is the meta-physical force manifested through the Anima of the soul. Every creature with a soul possesses Will, though it becomes a tangible source of power only for the Awakened. These individuals can harness their Will to manipulate spiritual matter and shape it into magic.
Will bridges thought, imagination, and reality, allowing the Awakened to stimulate spiritual matter and enforce their vision upon the world.
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WILL POWER
Will Power is not distinct from Will but rather its Awakened expression. It represents the ability to channel imagination, thought, and emotion into a force capable of altering reality.
Although it cannot be measured or easily described, Will Power operates on an entirely meta-physical, abstract level. Its effectiveness depends on the user's clarity of intent, emotional resonance, and experience.
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INTENT
Intent is a manifestation of Will Power that becomes perceptible under heightened emotional states or deliberate focus. This phenomenon can take many forms:
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* Emotional Intent: Arises from powerful emotions, such as anger or fear, creating an almost tangible aura that influences others.
* Presence: A subtle form of Intent that draws attention to an individual, making them difficult to ignore.
* Killing Intent: The most well-known form of Intent, and a common trope in literature, is often described as a "physical pressure" capable of inducing fear, dizziness, or even death in extreme cases. Killing Intent is most commonly observed in intense combat situations, such as war.
While Intent is not a physical force, its effects are undeniable. However, accounts of Intent causing death are exceedingly rare, as it operates purely on a meta-physical level.
With training, an Awakened can refine and weaponize their Intent, using it to stun or disorient enemies. However, mastery of this skill is exceedingly rare.
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EFFECTS OF WILL ON SPELLS
Will Power is most prominently demonstrated in thaumaturgy through spells. An Awakened can infuse their spells, mana, elements, or aura with Intent to achieve enhanced precision, control, and effectiveness.
It is important to note that Intent cannot fundamentally alter the properties of a spell. For example:
* A Fireball infused with Intent will not suddenly freeze enemies in place.
* However, Intent can allow the caster to control the timing, direction, and speed of the Fireball with extraordinary precision.
Such enhancements, while subtle, can be the difference between life and death in combat.