Cherreads

Power system

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I. Arcane Path (The Way of Structured Magic)*

Magic in this world is practiced through an evolving system of internal magic circlesand external runes. Mages focus on control, theory, and knowledge to increase their spellcasting capabilities.

Core Concept:

Each advancement in the mage Path allows a mage to form an additional magic circle within their mana core. The more circles, the more powerful and complex their magic becomes.

Mage Ranks:

1. 1st Circle Mage – Basic elemental and utility spells. Entry-level.

2. 2nd Circle Mage – Increased mana efficiency and spell layering.

3. 3rd Circle Mage – Multi-directional spellcasting. Mid-level combat viable.

4. 4th Circle Mage – Capable of creating basic spell runes.

5. 5th Circle Mage – Mastery over glyph structures. Begin using Runes.

6. 6th Circle Mage – Advanced reality-

manipulation spells possible.

7. 7th Circle Mage - Legendary tier. Capable of battlefield domination.

Post-7th Circle Titles:

Archmage - Recognized country-level caster.

Grand Arcanist – world bending mage capable of myth-tier feats.

Spellcasting Mechanics:

-1st–3rd Circle: Magic Circles + Basic Incantations.

-4th–7th Circle: Magic circles + Runes + incantations

-Runes: require verbal chanting and deep magical understanding.

Magic Branches / Specializations:

Elementalist – Fire, Ice, Wind, etc.

Hexmage - Curse, decay, and disruption magic.

-Mystic Scribe – runes and inscription-based magic.

Enchanter – Enhancing weapons, armor, or even people.

Summoner - uses monsters and creatures summoned from other planes

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II. Titan Vein Path (The Way of the Body)

The Titan Vein Path is the cultivation system used by warriors and body-enhancing fighters. It focuses on refining one's physical form through the various stages.

Core Concept:

Users channel life Energy through their muscles and bones, reinforcing their bodies with each breakthrough. Strength, speed, endurance, and regeneration are key.

Body Cultivation Stages

1. Pulse Initiate – Awakens Vital Energy. Muscles strengthen.

2. Vein Awakening – Enhances stamina, reflexes, and blood flow control.

3. Bone Forging – Hardens the skeleton. Resilience spikes.

4. Organ Tempering– Increases inner strength and survivability.

5. Marrow Bloom – Vital Energy surges. Enhances reaction time and regeneration.

6. Core Manifestation – Forms the "Worldbreaker Core" a pseudo-mana core for body cultivators.

Beyond Core:

Titanblood Ascendant - Rare stage where the body hosts divine-tier force.

Combat Traits:

- No chanting needed.

- Faster casting speeds than mages.

- Focused on martial arts, burst movement, and hand-to-hand destruction.

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Dual Path Users

Rare individuals, like Lysander Aelwyn, can walk both paths—balancing magic theory and raw strength. These individuals often burn out young unless they possess a unique physique.

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