Magic in Voleros

Updated to include more information!

Magic DOES exist in Voleros. However, the Gijinka use it with caution.

Gijinka are only able to use one or two spells.... and when they DO use them, the force of the magic from their body shortens their lifespan. Magic itself comes directly from a Gijinka's soul, and using any type of magic excessively can sometimes cause unconsciousness or even a temporary coma.

Since magic comes from the soul, the more magic that's used directly results in the soul being drained away. Once the soul is completely depleted, the body dies soon after within a few days, in a similar way to starvation. The body would wither away without the soul to power it, and it is considered a slow and painful way to die.

The rate of this magical drain effecting a Gijinka's health depends on how often they use it. If a gijinka was to use a bit of magic every day, then chances are that they would not live to see their early twenties.

Due to this, only very few Gijinka dare to use magic. If you are planning on making a winged character, for example, and you wish them to be able to alter their wings size at will, then they CAN use magic.... however they will suffer from magical drain if it is used in excess. Some Gijinka species have higher tolerance to magical drain than others. Every species suffer from it of course, but some are able to last a couple years longer if used in excess.

Gods are also effected by magical drain, but since their soul is eternal, they cannot die from it. But they will still suffer from exhaustion and temporary coma's if they use too much magic without giving their soul a chance to replenish itself.