The Greater Arts

In the world of Avaelia, "magic" is referred to as The Greater Arts. Each Art was taught by Those of the First Age. There are five known Greater Arts:

Harmonic Ascendancy
A gift from the Anakhar, a race of scaled birds. They taught their song to the races of the earth. Harmonic Ascendancy is a gift one is born with, and it can never be taught. The power of the Vocai, those gifted with this Art, can be used in a variety of ways. The most common are audio-illusionary visions, vocal-force destruction, and certain manipulations of the mind. Harmonic Ascendancy can also used to tell history, put on plays, etc.

Bloodwalking
A skill taught by the Vinir, a race of large, winged nocturnal creatures. Bloodwalking is a manipulation of a person or persons, either living or dead, using small amounts of said person(s) blood. The Vinir-kin, those being manipulated, often called a Red Puppet, are entirely under the control of the manipulator. A novice Bloodwalker can only control a single small being, while a Bloodliege, a master of the Art, will be able to control an army. Bloodwalking is seen as a negative art, and is often scorned and used by the darker beings of Avaelia.

Materium Artistry
An Art passed down from Aegnir, the Titan of Fire and smith of the Eternal Council. The art is taught from master to apprentice. There are only ever 1 out of 100 Materium Artisans who have full control of raw Materium. Materium is the substance which Elementum Substancia, those without a soul, are comprised of. The Qyr are the only known race on Avaelia who can learn this Greater Art. They are born with an innate ability to forge and harness raw Materium, but need years of training to perfect the Artistry. This skill is used to create weapons and items infused with the elements.

Rune Warding
This Greater Art has been known since the Age of Toren's Calling, yet no known histories can tell who or what gifted the Art. Some believe it was taught by the world itself. Rune Wardens are the protectors of Avaelia. Using their art they assist in the sealing of Elementum Dominia, as well as creating the rune seals of the Vocai. By marking the throat of a Vocai with a specific rune, they ensure that they can only use their voice when the seal is temporarily broken. Rune Wardens are also utilized for creating and destroying Kaoran Archways, portals that lead to and from the Broken Realm..

Starweaving
Taught by the Oraillic, the great serpents of ancient legend. Starweavers use special needles and thread, crafted from rare substances, and sew constellations onto the skin for various effects. There are a great many different constellations; The effects range from the immediate mending of a broken bone to granting one the ability to run almost as fast as a Goldmane Farral during the hunt. Syndavarians are natural at this Art, as many Starweaving needles come from their skin splinters, and much of the thread used is comprised of their plant fibers.