Magic

Magic is the term for the insubstantial energy force that feeds the life force of the world. While not as common on the Physical Realm, magic exists in all worlds and in all living beings, and with practice and awareness, any living being with a soul can learn how to wield it.

Origins
Magic derives initially from the creation of the world, in specific the deities who facilitated its creation. Magic is in essence, the lifeblood of the world and the universe, and what ties it all together. Most magic can be traced back to one of two original deities, Light and Darkness, however, by this time, most magic has coalesced together, and it's not always possible to categorize a type of magic as either Light or Dark.

Laws
Magic is expansive in its use and ability, but it is governed by its own laws. In order to wield magic, a magic user must channel it through their soul, drawing it up from the spiritual dimensions, usually through the channel of a Shadow Partner.

All human souls have a Shadow Partner, also sometimes referred to as a Ka Spirit. This shadow partner is produced from the "shadow" of their soul, and it is a distinct entity that is yet connected to the human it is born from. The kind of Shadow Partner a person has effects the kind of magic and the skill level of magic that they have access. Partnership with a Shadow Partner is crucial to magic mastery.

Magic is innate to the spiritual realms, and can only enter the Physical Realm through pre-made channels, such as inscribed stone tablets, or Duel Monsters cards, which act as small doors through which magic can be drawn. Because of this, the flow of magic in the Physical Realm fluctuates, and effects the realm differently. When many doors are available, magic flows freely, and more people are able to access their own magical abilities. When there are few doors, most remain unable to reach their magic. It is not possible to use magic without some kind of door to the spiritual realms.

Soul Mechanics
Main page: Soul Mechanics

Magic Types
Magic can be loosely organized into several types, however, many of those who wield magic will likely fall into more than one category, and these are not perfectly discrete categories.


 * Alchemist
 * Dimension Walker
 * Enflamer
 * Full Spirit
 * Magician
 * Mixed Spirit
 * Oracle
 * Psychic Duelist
 * Shadow Gamer
 * Spirit Seer

King of Light and Shadow
Main Page: King of Light and Shadow

The King of Light and Shadow refers to the singular soul in each generation that is capable of hosting the King's Soul, a powerful reserve of ancient magic created from the original deities, and used to protect and maintain the balance of the dimensions. The King is capable of extreme feats of magic that an ordinary magic user would not be able to create.