Physical magic

Physical magic strengthens the caster's body beyond natural limits. Its practitioners become living weapons — faster, stronger, and more durable than anyone else.

The essence of physical magic

Physical magic is the oldest form of magical enhancement. It consists in directing the Essence directly into the body of the caster — into the muscles, bones, tendons and reflexes. Unlike other forms of magic, it does not create external effects, but transforms the practitioner himself. Mastering physical magic requires perfect knowledge of one's own body. The caster must know exactly where to direct the Essence to strengthen the right muscle groups or speed up nerve impulses.

Traditions and schools

Physical magic is practiced most by the warrior classes — paladins, barbarians, and ninjas. Each tradition uses it differently: paladins combine physical strength with divine energy, barbarians draw on raw fury, and ninjas focus on speed and precision. Many martial academies teach the basics of physical magic as part of their training without calling it magic. Techniques like Focused Strike or Furious Rush are actually primitive forms of physical enhancement by Essences.

Use in combat

Physical spells directly enhance the caster's combat abilities — increasing strike power, movement speed, resistance to damage, or regeneration. Some advanced spells can temporarily transform the body — hardening the skin to the level of armor or speeding up reflexes to a superhuman level. The main advantage of physical magic is that it does not require a free hand or concentration during combat. Its disadvantage is the limited duration and gradual wear of the body during excessive use.

Spells of physical magic

The caster creates a simple physical barrier that absorbs 5 base damage and remains active until depleted. It is a small but reliable reserve against an unexpected hit. It is best used before a dangerous exchange or when the caster needs a little room to survive a mistake. The spell is not glamorous, but a reliable layer of protection often matters more than a spectacular explosion.

The caster immediately turns aside a physical attack, even after losing the defense roll. It does not work against magic, but it is a strong emergency answer to weapons and arrows. It is a true emergency button for the moment when the defense has already gone wrong and the next hit would hurt too much. Against blades, arrows, and other physical threats, having one more answer is sometimes the whole plan.

The caster increases their Strength by 4 for 5 rounds and may exceed the normal maximum. It supports short bursts of physical power. This is a short window of exaggerated physical power, made for breaking through defenses or surviving a harsher exchange. The spell is simple, direct, and very satisfying when the next few rounds must be decided by raw numbers.

The caster increases their Constitution by 4 for 5 rounds and may exceed the normal maximum. It is a defensive buff for longer or harsher fights. This is a short window of exaggerated physical power, made for breaking through defenses or surviving a harsher exchange. The spell is simple, direct, and very satisfying when the next few rounds must be decided by raw numbers.

The caster magically holds one enemy in place for 3 rounds, preventing it from attacking or moving. Use it to stop a fast or dangerous target immediately. Use it against fast, dangerous, or tactically annoying enemies that must be removed from the tempo of combat right now. Sometimes the most effective strategy is saying 'stay there' with enough magic behind it.

The caster instantly creates a solid protective wall. For 1 round, it absorbs any damage regardless of strength. It is a blunt and practical answer to burst damage, desperate moments, and attacks that should absolutely not connect. A good wall is not subtle, but subtlety is overrated when survival is on the line.

The caster creates a stronger physical barrier that absorbs 15 base damage and remains active until broken. It is best used before a dangerous exchange or when the caster needs a little room to survive a mistake. The spell is not glamorous, but a reliable layer of protection often matters more than a spectacular explosion.

The caster increases their Strength by 7 for 5 rounds and may exceed the normal maximum. This is a short window of exaggerated physical power, made for breaking through defenses or surviving a harsher exchange. The spell is simple, direct, and very satisfying when the next few rounds must be decided by raw numbers.

The caster increases their Constitution by 7 for 5 rounds and may exceed the normal maximum. This is a short window of exaggerated physical power, made for breaking through defenses or surviving a harsher exchange. The spell is simple, direct, and very satisfying when the next few rounds must be decided by raw numbers.

The caster creates a robust physical barrier that absorbs 25 base damage and remains active until depleted. It is best used before a dangerous exchange or when the caster needs a little room to survive a mistake. The spell is not glamorous, but a reliable layer of protection often matters more than a spectacular explosion.

The caster disarms one enemy for a special duration, limiting its ability to apply its normal weapon pressure. Even if the enemy has another weapon, the spell interrupts tempo, comfort, and combat style in a single moment. Turning a weapon master into an angry person without the right weapon is a very respectable tactic.

The caster increases their Strength by 10 for 5 rounds and may exceed the normal maximum. This is a short window of exaggerated physical power, made for breaking through defenses or surviving a harsher exchange. The spell is simple, direct, and very satisfying when the next few rounds must be decided by raw numbers.

The caster increases their Constitution by 10 for 5 rounds and may exceed the normal maximum. This is a short window of exaggerated physical power, made for breaking through defenses or surviving a harsher exchange. The spell is simple, direct, and very satisfying when the next few rounds must be decided by raw numbers.

The caster summons a dragon companion to the battlefield. This is a spell for players who like controlling space through allies and extra actions rather than only through direct damage. Even a humble companion changes positioning, attention, and pressure once it enters the battlefield.

The caster petrifies one enemy's weapon permanently, limiting the damage it can deal to 1. It is especially cruel against enemies built around a single powerful weapon. The target can still fight, but every swing becomes a reminder that their favorite solution has turned into stone.