Magic

In the beginning there were the gods and through their divine beings flowed a source of never ending energy that would be used in the creation of Acearia. The gods themselves after the creation of the universe and in the beginning of the Age of Strife would gift a select few their very own abilities. Instilling within their chosen champions a shard of their own essence, a power that was not easily bestowed but quickly taken if a hero was to falter.

Living Saints

Living Saints are the god’s chosen representatives upon the face of Acearia. Brave men and women who have proven themselves within the eyes of their respective gods may rarely be gifted such a position as a Living Saint. These Saints are typically clad in armor crafted from the greatest artificers of their faith, armed with holy weapons gifted to them by the gods themselves, and with the power to change the tide of battle. Such as when Saint Cyr of Nihil crafted a great vortex of essence from the dead upon the battlefield that would drive the orcs from the field and kill a score of orc chieftains in the process. Or when a Dark Saint of Nottial summoned a great abyssal darkness that would hide the movements of an entire orc warband and lead to the near destruction of the Moonstone Pass in 700 Post Deorum. Though, since these powers are gifts from the gods the Living Saint can only wield the forces of nature that are under the patronage of their god or goddess. Living Saints are a rare sight in the world of Carim and have not been seen in near three hundred years. For one can easily fall out of favor with their deity if they falter on the path laid out before them.

Champions

Champions are just that, champions of their gods sent out into the world to do their lords bidding on a slightly smaller scale. Bestowed upon these men and women are minor powers of their gods or goddesses. These powers typically revolve around one aspect of their god or another, such as a champion of Nihil being able to control massive amounts of essence without draining themselves of life. While followers of Arzyn would be gifted brute force and strength to which very few natural men or Caesians could withstand. To gain such power one must not only follow their god with strong devotion but make personal sacrifice. Though, some gods prefer a sacrifice being brought to them.

The Blessed

The Blessed are typically the most faithful of a small community, especially priests and priestesses. These men and women are typically given minor powers such as type of premonition typically found in dreams or random outbursts that strike the Blessed. Though, some gods do gift their Blessed followers minor abilities that have a much more physical effect. Such as increased strength, the ability to call upon light at will, fire, or even pestilence.