Mana

Description

Mana is a magical force of the multiverse and provides sustaining energy for most life on Peremene. Mana is essential, infinite, and permanent and plays a key role for the goddesses who are given charge over maintaining the laws of physics and magic in all universes.

Manaburn

While mana isn't physical per se, it can manifest in physical elements like light, heat, cold, and air, so a being can be more exposed or less exposed to it depending on her surroundings, clothes, and biology. Mana is a vital force, so some exposure is healthy and strengthens the body. However, too much mana absorption into a core becomes a liability. Creatures without protective fur, scales, and leaves, like the common species, can be susceptile to manaburn. A manaburned individual uncontrollably and randomly releases bursts of energy to cool her body out of overdrive, making her very dangerous to those around her; however, she herself won't be hurt. Only an extremely mana-sensitive individual like Cotelle can absorb mana quickly enough that too much exposure can harm her.