- Novem Genus -
Maji & Breeds
DESCRIPTIONS OF THE MAGIC SYSTEM DISPLAYED WITHIN THE NOVEL.
Maji
Maji is the name given to magic within the world. Each main Maji category, also referred to as breeds, can branch off and merge with other categories to create subsections of Maji. Maji is found in blood; therefore, each time a Mancer uses Maji, it evaporates a small amount of blood. Everyone has the potential to wield Maji. It can be awakened through mental and physical trauma. Some peoples’ bodies simply cannot withstand the strain when it’s awakened and die. Within small children, the mental state plays a big role as the mind is still growing and can be manipulated a lot more than an adult. If the child has been put under extreme conditions, it causes the Maji to attack the soul and takes over the body; this is very rarely seen in adults. When Maji is first used, or a new ability is learned, the blood forces the name of the ability to the mind, clouding it so they are the only words or thoughts the user has. Maji can also enhance, create or deform physical and psychological features. All nine breeds are displayed on a sigil called the ‘Novem Genus’.
COMMON MAJI BREEDS:
Anemo
Bio
Geo
Hydro
Pyro
Necro
RARE MAJI BREEDS:
Esse
Nullus
EXTREMELY RARE MAJI BREEDS:
Ethos
ANEMO BREED 🜁:
Anemo Maji breeds can manipulate and manifest air or gases. Anemo Maji, when paired with Bio Maji, can create a subsection of Maji that has increased physical strength and physical absorption. Some people are unaware of this as it’s subconsciously done. Anemo breeds also have the ability to remove oxygen out of a body and project blasts of gases that can cut through metal and rupture the insides of a person. Their Maji can also be used for medicinal purposes as well.
BIO BREED:
Bio Maji is the opposite of Necro. This breed relates directly to life and the anatomy of any living creature. Bio can prolong life, heal wounds and diseases, and if skilled enough, can create life, but without a soul. This has only been successful once in the history of the world. Bio Maji is closely related to Esse Maji, similar with Necro and Nullus. Bio breeds also have a similarity with Geo breeds, as they can create plant life. Bio breeds have the longest life expectancy out of the common six breeds. Extremely skilled users of the Bio breed can also force their body to produce large amounts of blood, making it so there is no limit to when they have to stop using their Maji, but this takes a toll on the integrity of the brain and can cause major brain damage, blood clots within the body or internal bleeding—it is extremely dangerous to use.
GEO BREED 🜃:
Geo breeds can manipulate earth (terren) as well as manifest it. Depending on the strength of the desired material, more strain may be put on the body and more blood may be used. In some cases, Geo breeds can also manifest and manipulate vegetation such as trees and plants.
HYDRO BREED 🜄:
A Hydro breed can manipulate and manifest any liquid, typically water. Those that practice and are classified as high tier, are able to use a mass amount of Maji, with it only using half the amount of blood. Talented Hydro users can also manifest acids, flammable liquids, and in some cases can manipulate blood.
NECRO BREED:
Necro Maji breeds relate to death. It is the only common Maji breed that can cause instantaneous death if used properly and constantly practiced. Necro breeds also have the ability to use Maji that is closely related to the Nullus breed. Some Necro breeds have created subcategories that increase their life expectancy dramatically.
NULLUS BREED:
The Nullus breed of Maji is an enigma. Throughout the history of the world, only a few have ever possessed or seen Nullus breeds. It is said to be connected to the Abyss or a darkness that’s beyond human knowledge. The few people that have possessed Nullus breeds have had very short lives. No human body can withstand the unknown.
PYRO BREED 🜂:
Pyro breeds can manifest and manipulate fire. Most commonly, Pyro breeds have a Geo or Hydro breed as well. These breeds go hand in hand; they use Geo or Hydro unconsciously to create a fuel and then proceed to ignite the fuel with their Pyro breed. This is uncommon knowledge and most Pyro breeds are unaware of this secondary breed unless they use the Ceder sand. Those that are aware can change the flame to more intense ones along with the colour of their flame.
ESSE BREED:
Esse is a Maji breed at relates to the essence of souls. They are the only Mancers that can destroy a soul. They can also collect and steal souls and manifest them, although, if a soul is manifested the user will continuously be drained of their blood until the soul is gone. Holding a soul within someone does not necessarily drain blood but it collects a debt of blood, this means that when the soul is finally released, the indebted amount of blood will be drained from the user, if the user dies during this, it can drain blood from people in the surrounding area or can target the bloodline of the user. Esse Mancers can also transfer their breeds by giving their Maji heart to another without cutting it out of the body. As the Esse breed is extremely rare, this is the most common way that a user appears.
ETHOS BREED ☿:
Ethos Maji breeds relate to the mind or psyche of any living thing. It can manipulate and toy with the psychology of a person and completely destroy their mental state. Those that possess the pure form of the Ethos breed are feared. They are not limited to reading minds, adding memories, manipulating memories, complete personality change, amnesia and more. Ethos breeds use more blood than any other average breed.
MAJI HEART:
A tumor that grows from strong Maji blood. The bigger the tumor, the stronger the Maji but also the more risk of low quality of life and eventually death. Maji hearts can be cut out and removed from the body and can also be placed inside of the body to improve Maji strength and even create Mancers. Maji hearts can appear in any Mancer but are usually so small and unnoticeable that they barely affect their life.