Kirat

Kirat, the paranormal ability to manipulate matter through bio-electrical means, is a major cornerstone of Sarseian life that all Sarseians have the ability to perform. In use it is similar to the concept of Chi, Ki, or other ‘flowing energy’, also known as Okoti, and this ability is foundationally intertwined with an individual's personality.

The distance at which a Sarseian can perform Kirat greatly depends on the individual. The area of influence an untrained Sarseian can have on objects of a size greater than a cubic foot is approximately 5 feet (1.5 m) from the tips of their feelers, and the influence increases dramatically as the size of the object is reduced, up to 100 feet (30 m) for pebble-sized objects. This area of influence increases with training and the amount of Okoti that is being expended. While it is possible to expend Okoti to the point of physical collapse, there is a strong stigma against doing so, many believing that doing so may shorten one's life. Traditionally, a Sarseian must learn to manipulate their first domain entirely without training, giving themselves a concrete starting point. Further training is given through mentoring, which trains the individual in the disciplines of the six domains, training both their minds and bodies.

Kirat is a system, similar to a martial art kata, of movement of an individual's limbs, including the feelers, to transfer Okoti through different target Nodes, the sequence of Nodes determines its effect. There are no material or vocal properties. The training a Sarseian receives allows faster, more precise, and increased flow of the Okoti. A being that has found themselves on Sarsei will notice that the realm Sarsei resides in is completely cut off from all known deities, has no access to the Weave or other magical frameworks, and therefore other known magic refuses to work. Techniques and knowledge gained from other planes may help them pick up how magic works on this plane, but mages with no combat expertise would be at a distinct disadvantage by not having the fighting skills to compliment the magic that replaced their own.

Beings from another plane, known to the Sarseians as Outsiders, have access to Kirat due to the fact that all sentient, sapient beings from any plane have Sharinnah embedded within them at the time of their arrival, and while it is not known where these Sharinnah fragments originate, it is believed they form when first exposed to radiation from Kao and Raish, the Sarseian suns. For almost all Outsiders, the Sharinnah fragment absorbs the inert magic in order to grow to a proper size and material for them individually, and causes the Shari and Nodes to establish, allowing the Outsider access to Kirat as if they had always grown up with it, but with no knowledge on how yet to control their newfound abilities.

Sharinnah grown in this manner typically develop from nearby bones, usually high up on the body such as the head or back, and is always exposed to the air once fully formed. It has been documented to grow on already formed horns, claws or nails, teeth, scales, etc.

Anir - Magic of the World

Scattered sporadically across the planet are locations where magic gathers naturally. At these points, distinct magical effects of specific domains condense and crystallize, fusing into one or multiple small spheroids, called Anir. The magical effects can be grouped into six domains, and these domains deconstructively interfere with each other, so each Anir typically has one domain, though there have been extraordinarily rare documented cases of multi-domain Anir.

Anir crystals can be used in many ways. They can be used by Sarsei residents to restore their own personal energy and will 'recharge' over time. They can also be attached to various objects to imbue them with the crystal's properties. Finally, they can be ground to powder and added to objects, food & drink, or raw materials for temporary but powerful effects.

Agate Anir

Red-to-orange crystals that deal with molecular thermodynamics, causing shifts in temperature from low to high and back, even to the point of combustion.

Opal Anir Iridescent crystals that cause unusual electromagnetic effects, everything from magnetic levitation to the ebb and flow of water by managing surface tension.

Quartz Anir

Translucent, tough with especially sharp corners as they are made from the energies of chemical bonds and the solid structures they create. This allows for the creation and reformation of atomic links and creation of solid-body structures.

Iolite Anir

Dark blue crystals, associated with the volume and pressure of various matter. These stones can increase and decrease the pressure of matter in the area, using that to manipulate the world around them.

Malachite Anir

Black-ringed green crystals, associated with the rise and fall of life energy, as well as the various forms a body can take. They can inhibit or promote growth and healing. The opposing polarity often causes hostility toward those who use them; while using them to heal is common and well accepted, using them to harm another person, while possible, is seen as taboo planetwide.

Heliodor Anir

Translucent yellow crystals which often have floating spots of light and dark surrounding them, dealing with photonic excitement and dampening as they do. This allows for illumination, concealment, and allowing solid structures to emit light.

Sharinnah - Magic of the Horn

Sharinnah are similar to Anir in that they form and grow over time. Where they differ is that Sharinnah, unlike Anir, specifically only grow on sentient fauna existing anywhere on planet Sarsei, and they are always a hybrid of two Anir domains. This allows the Sarseians and other species that come to the planet to create unique and creative effects using their will and the effects available by their Sharinnah. Typically, a Sarseian's personality determines the material of their Sharinnah, so one can usually tell what kind of personality a Sarseian resident will have based on their Sharinnah color. Sharinnah come in 16 different varieties due to the various combinations of the 6 Anir.

Tanzanite

Tanzanite has control over Agate and Opal domains. They are described as storytellers or bards, are versatile and generous. They tend to be jacks of all trades, push boundaries often, and no subject is off-limits to them. They typically have multiple ongoing thought patterns and are objective observers. They are archetypal tricksters and are exciting, surprising and interesting people.

Peridot

Peridot has control over Agate and Quartz domains. They are described as landlords or surveyors, laborers, have strong constitutions, are rugged and independent. They can be bossy, coarse and loud, but are uncomfortable showing emotion. They tend to be prideful and resistant to change, but guard and protect those that befriend them. They have a need to feel useful, and tend to do more than think. They are strong, straightforward, concrete thinkers, but tend to be long winded and fact-based when speaking.

Sunstone

Sunstone has control over Agate and Iolite domains. They are described as summiteers, daredevils and risk takers, are typically Olympian in mindset, public speakers, or role-models. They are single-minded and driven, tend to disregard authority and tradition, and fly solo on larger projects or expeditions. They are physically self-disciplined, and the entire world is their playground.

Feldspar

Feldspar has control over Agate and Malachite domains. They are described as influencers, captains, masters, or saviors, orators, traditionalists, visionaries, and leaders. They are effective speakers and teachers, are persuasive motivators, proactive problem-solvers, innately intelligent, and are internally driven with high morals. They battle their ego and are critical of others as everything is visible to them. They are self-critical perfectionists with a strong passion. They have few close relationships and work hard at self-mastery.

Moonstone

Moonstone has control over Agate and Heliodor domains. They are described as creators with strong constitutions and stamina, are expressive and interactive. They are avant-garde and body-confident, loyal, accepting and non-judgmental but tend to be tricky with intimacy. They can be talkative and expressive, but can be melodramatic and transparent. They are eclectic self-taught learners with a strong work-ethic.

Sodalite

Sodalite has control over Opal and Quartz domains. They are described as magnetic, judgmental, critical and untrusting, socially clueless but intensely aware. They are ever in search of boundaries and are single-minded in their purpose. They need enlightenment, someone who knows more than they do. They have rituals and meditate to lead them toward enlightenment. They need parameters and structure to flourish. They hide their wisdom but are strongly self-confident. They admire others who are true to themselves, and need authenticity in order to trust another.

Cuprian

Cuprian has control over Iolite and Opal domains. They are described as mavericks, innovators, teachers and witty peace givers. They are adaptive and need constant change. They underestimate others as they constantly, continually learn. They are calm, cool and collected and are nonjudgmental sounding boards but tend to give harsh, honest criticism. They are open minded and think out of the box, but tend to give short, concise answers that may seem sharp or short. In business they tend to be poker faced and make well-informed monetary decisions.

Spinel

Spinel has control over Malachite and Opal domains. They are described as nurturers, indirect, highly sensual, guardians of relationships, hopeless romantics, emotional risk-takers and traditional and celebratory. They give thoughtfulness to others one-by-one, and bring romance and magic to the world. They pedestal others often but are frequently let down because of it. They focus on healing hearts, and are born psychologists and counselors.

Aquamarine

Aquamarine has control over Heliodor and Opal domains. They are described as vessels, containers of light, are childlike and naive, are spiritual conduits and natural healers. They are highly susceptible to fear while being a mirror for others. They put others at ease with their empathy, but tend to get their own identity confused when with another for a long period. They absorb and internalize everything, and so the energy of others weighs on them.

Ruby

Ruby has control over Iolite and Quartz domains. They are described as angels conforming to physical limits, restless, unknowable, untouchable, have a disdain for the body, but are compassionate for all. They are compelled by principles and tend to know the spiritual plane more than the physical. As such they are sad that others are blind to their world so they tend to lead others toward their world. They are extroverted with a high excess of energy. They can be a source of release for others, and can have others grow addicted to that release. They cannot go against what they know, and are confident with themselves, but humble in their knowledge. They tend to be self-destructive to cope with their excess energy.

Jade

Jade has control over Malachite and Quartz domains. They are described as being naturalists, graceful and strong, confident in their bodies, regal, quiet yet unapproachable, are pursued or rejected for their appearance, are easygoing and authentic, yet practical and blunt. They are craftsmen of all sorts, resourceful homemakers, are simple and accepting, gentle stewards of the land. They are somewhat passive and aim to please others, learn of life through their body, are appearance-motivated, advocate health and are obedient to nature.

Onyx

Onyx has control over Heliodor and Quartz domains. They are described as judges, pragmatic, active, mediators, objective observers, and self-disciplined. They are objective observers that influence all social constructs. They serve others while seeking all kinds of enlightenment. They strive to keep records and love words and writing. They tend to plan and administrate others.

Amethyst

Amethyst has control over Iolite and Malachite domains. They are described as free spirits, sensitive individuals, travelers, prolific daydreamers, perfectionists, naturally psychic, nonjudgmental, and born unique. They give of themselves and then withdraw, are amazing friends and quietly humorous. They are socially intelligent while often keeping to relationship sidelines. They have a strong need for boundaries and are highly impressionable. They have creatively fertile imaginations and tend to love strangers instantly.

Citrine

Citrine has control over Iolite and Heliodor domains. They are described as motivators, sunshine in another's life, have their emotions on their sleeve, are tender-hearted and forgiving, physically energetic, and are able to befriend anyone. They live fully in the moment while being both trusting and gullible. They are curious explorers, while learning through touch and feel. They typically have performance anxiety, but shine on the center stage. They are charismatic hopeful lights and tend to need encouragement and love since they tend to fret over minor things.

Rubelite

Rubelite has control over Heliodor and Malachite domains. They are described as ministering angels, regal servants, sentimental and homey, gracious and generous. They take on a supporting role but impose their own standards on others. They are future-oriented and overly self-sufficient with a need for balance. They do not discriminate against anyone, and see injustice and feel victim-hood. Negativity can blindside them so they tend to hold back the tide of unfairness with service. They are accommodating and co-dependent, but bring out the best in others.

Diamond

Diamond has no domains and therefore can control all domains equally, and at a much stronger strength than the rest since they can draw energy from all domains. Diamond Sharinnah are exceedingly rare at slightly more than 1 in 2,000,000 individuals. These tend not to fit into any of the above specific categories, or to say, they do so equally.

Martial art system used to create magical effects, utilizing Shari, Okoti, Nodes and Sharinnah.

Sapient feliform race inhabiting Sarsei

Catalyst used to directly produce magical effects.

Organs within the bodies of sentient fauna on Sarsei, that direct the flow of Okoti and alter the magical effect.

The fourth planet in the Kao-Raish star system. The only known inhabited planet.

Crystalline material which grows on sentient fauna on Sarsei, that gives them the ability to create magical effects.

The larger, white main sequence star in the Kao-Raish system.

The smaller, red main sequence star in the Kao-Raish system.

Organs within the skulls of sentient fauna on Sarsei, that enable specific Domains of magic.

Crystalline material which grows on the surface of Sarsei which has its own magical effects.