In the world of Thalmyris, every person is born with mana and with it, one or more innate mana types. These affinities are engraved into the soul at birth and cannot be changed, learned, or removed. Mana types shape not only power, but appearance altering a person's eyes, hair, and even blood color.
The most common number of mana types at birth is two. Those born with only one are often considered either extremely unlucky or are the rare carriers of an exceptionally powerful attribute. It is rare for more than one Epic, Mythic, or Legendary type to manifest simultaneously. This only applies to humans, because although advanced they are a relatively new species compared to others. And are not as attuned with the world.
Individuals with three mana types are exceedingly rare among humans and typically bear combinations of more common affinities alongside one rare type. Those born with two or more Epic, Mythic, or Legendary mana types are considered mythical, their existence the subject of ancient prophecies, lost bloodlines, or unexplained phenomena.
Those born with four or more mana types, are the most rare and they are doomed. The human body and soul are not built to endure the chaotic strain of channeling multiple distinct forces. Attempting to harmonize that many affinities often leads to total mana collapse, spiritual disintegration, or death in early childhood. In the rarest cases where such individuals survive, their powers may lie dormant or awaken only under catastrophic conditions often at great personal cost.
Mana types are divided into five categories based on rarity, complexity, power, and drawbacks:
Common, Rare, Epic, Mythic, and Legendary.
As of the current age, only 28 mana types are known throughout the Human Domain.
Common:
1. Fire
2. Water
3. Earth
4. Air
5. Nature
6. Ice
7. Metal
8. Poison
9. Lightning
Rare:
10. Sound
11. Light
12. Darkness
13. Blood
14. Emotion
15. Mind
Epic:
16. Spirit
17. Soul
18. Order
19. Chaos
Mythic:
20. Gravity
21. Dream
22. Desire
23. Death
24. Life
Legendary:
25. Star
26. Space
27. Time
28. Void