Introduction

Now that powers have returned, Himeka is going to be teaching some people the Art of Conjury! This is, of course, based on how these magics work in Final Fantasy XIV, but the intention here is to be a basis for these spells to be practiced and changed based on magics learned in Abraxas.

“ Conjury calls upon the elements of earth, wind, and water and concentrates them to a potency at which spells can be weaved. Through practiced meditation on the essences of creation, conjurers draw forth and absorb aether from their immediate surroundings. A wand or cane made from unworked wood is then utilized to focus the aether until it manifests as the desired spell. Versed also in magicks that restore and strengthen, conjurers are regarded as accomplished healers.

To practice magic is to manipulate aether, source of both magic and life. It occurs naturally in multiple degrees of density and can be poisonous at extreme levels. Aether can be aspected into six elements—ice, water, wind, lightning, fire, and earth—and drawn towards two polarities: Astral, the active, and Umbral, the passive. In conjury, three of those elements are practiced.

Himeka's Conjury School

What types of spells we be learning?
Conjury is considered a healing art, but you will be learning a variety of spells that range from straight out healing, status, support, and offense.

Wait, offensive spells? But I'm a healer!
Yes, yes you are. But one of the main points of learning these offensives spells (other than to make sure you can defend yourself), is to teach a new conjurer how to pull and focus aether from the world around them. By casting earth, wind, and water-aspected spells, you will learn how to identify those different types of aether and naturally draw from your environment.

What happens if I use my own aether?
Aether is used for magic and life. So if you pull on your own aether too much you may eventually pull out all your remaining life force and die. Please do not do that.

Does my character have to learn the offensive spells?
Himeka will not teach the first cure spell until a character has demonstrated the ability to use the first two offensive spells. If your character elects not to use them in the future that is totally fine, but because of the whole "might kill yourself" thing (which happend to the mother of someone she knows), she will stress the importance of elmental spells.

How long will it take my character to learn?
That is totally up to you. Realistically those who are already familiar with magic will move much more quickly than those who have no experience. Also, anyone who is generally aware of lifeforce/elements will tend to pick up conjury more quickly.

Does my character need some sort of magic wand to use Conjury?
The short answer is no, aetherial manipulation can be done by hand without the use of other objects. However canes and wands are often used by conjurers as a means to focus energy and streamline spell casting, so it may be a good choice for beginngers who have not practiced magics before. These are usually used/made from natural elements, so it is totally up to you if your character would like to fashion something of that nature.

If you are curious, here is a full list of different Conjurer's Arms used in the XIV canon. Most are made of wood and may have some sort of metal, jewel, or crystal.

I have a question specific to my character!
Just ask below!

If you are sold, then click on the different "course" options below! 101, 102, 103 are loosely penned for OOC purposes and the level of spells. Your character will learn spells in the order they are posted. I have offered some ideas on how these spells may be progressed/manipulated by Abraxas magical knowledge in the future, but it is totally up to you.

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You would like to take part? Great! Just for ease of tracking, please fill out the form below.

?Character Name: Obvious!
Experience: Is your character at all magically inclined? Short response is fine!
Reason for study: Why does your character want to take up Conjury? More for general interest/in how they may have share their interest with Himeka.
Courses: Right now I only have 101 and 102 up, so just let me know if your character will be wanting to learn both sets of spells.
Thread or handwave?: Would you like to thread out any portion of the lessons? Some instances will be handwaved regardless, but let me know either way and we will either work out a thread or handwaved details.
Anything else?: Any other questions, comments, things of note I should be aware of about your character or how they will be handling these lessons.

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