Magic/Items Guideline

[Kenji Omi]

With the defeat of Ultemicia, a massive amount of stored energy was freed to the world. Now, the previous method of drawing magic has become obsolete. The source of the magic is spread throughout the world and is there for anyone to use. This method takes more concentration than drawing and casting since it takes pure concentration to convert the energy needed for the right spell. Meaning, not everyone can use it properly or obtain the more powerful spells.

While the following list is not set in stone it's an easy way to see how spells stack up with each other and a good guideline for you to keep in mind when having your characters use magic.

Basic Spells – These spells, though fairly weak, are the easiest to conjure. Only the most magically incompetent cannot perform these spells.

• Blizzard
  
• Fire
  
• Thunder
  
• Water

Intermediate Spells – These spells are slightly stronger. Now we reach the spot where there has to be some skill in the field of magic to perform them. Usually Upperclassmen Garden students and SeeDs have these at their disposal.

• Blizzara
  
• Fira
  
• Thundara
  
• Watera
  
• Cure
  
• Protect
  
• Aero

Professional Spells – These spells are beyond the reach of casual magic users. Only people who actually specialize in magic are usually the ones who can pull these off. You can receive that sort of training from courses at the gardens.

• Cura
  
• Tornado
  
• Poison
  
• Quake
  
• Blind
  
• Silence
  
• Slow
  
• Haste

Expert Spells – Some people have an uncanny knack for magic use. Those who pursue the magic path, will eventually reach this level. These are very uncommon spells to be seen in battle.

• Blizzaga
  
• Firaga
  
• Thundaga
  
• Wataga
  
• Bio
  
• Comet
  
• Reflect
  
• Shell
  
• Dispel
  
• Drain

Legendary Spells – Only a few people have this set, it is the final and most devastating array of spells available.

• Holy
  
• Ultima
  
• Demi
  
• Aura
  
• Curega
  
• Flare
  
• Meteor
  
• Drain
  
• Pain
  
• Stop
  
• Sleep
  
• Maelstrom

[Kenji Omi]

Magic

Aero/Tornado: Manipulating the wind element, a spell caster can call upon a gust of wind to use for various purposes. Depending on the strength of the spell, this can either blow someone back with strong winds or produce powerful winds that could actually slice through fabric and skin.

Aura: Basically magical adrenaline, it enhances all aspects of your skills temporarily. The drawback is that once it wears off, you'll feel like crap x5.

Bio: Causes damage and may poison your opponent. Potency of poison depends upon skill level and the amount of concentration used for the spell.

Blind: Shroud your opponent in darkness and watch as they feebly stumble over themselves.

Blizzard/Blizzara/Blizzaraga: A blast of cold is an effective way to slow down an opponent. In it's more advanced forms, there's a good chance of encasing your target in ice, effectively immobilizing them.

Comet/Meteor: A non-elemental spell that calls forth a cosmic collision that leaves only destruction. Meteor is believed to be the more powerful version, though its existence is uncertain. These spells forbidden for anyone in Garden to use.

Cure/Cura/Curaga: Heals injuries, provides adrenaline, and stamina. Should never be used as a replacement for proper medical treatment when needed.

Demi/Drain: Sap away your opponent's power with this combination. Demi weakens an opponent considerably depending on how much power is behind the spell but cannot kill. Drain on the other hand, not only weakens an opponent, but also gives the energy being drained to the spell caster and is entirely capable of draining the life from an opponent.

Esuna/Dispel: Rids the target of any status effects such as haste, slow, protect, etc.

Fire/Fira/Firaga: The fire elemental spell converts energy into burning flames. Typically manifested in the form of a fireball, it gets progressively bigger and hotter at each stage of power until it is a massive jet of fire.

Flare: Explosive use of solar energy complete with searing heat and loud boom. Non-elemental spell.

Haste: Speed things up with this spell. It gives you a temporary boost in speed and stamina allowing you to move faster than you normally would for a longer period of time.

Holy: A mythical spell. The very embodiment of goodness with power to rival that of Ultima as well as reverse the effects of death.

Protect/Shell/Reflect: Creates a magical barrier between the caster and opponent. Nearly impossible to destroy physically, but does not protect against magical attacks. Shell is similar to protect, however it only guards against magic. The final form of this spell is Reflect, which protects against both types of attacks with the added advantage of reflecting them back at your assailant.

Quake: Rock the ground with this spell. Cause your opponent to loose their balance or fall as you command the very ground they're standing on. Creates craters, cracks, and an uneven surface.

Regen: Used by most doctors and medics, this spell slightly speeds up the healing process of injuries such as cuts, bone fractures, etc.

Silence: A very effective means to prevent your target from making noise. Also, because only expert spell casters do not need to say the spell they intend to cast, it is an effective way to keep your opponent from using magic.

Sleep: Puts the weak willed to sleep. Most effective when your target is unaware of the spell being cast. Targets with stronger resistance will feel slightly drowsy and disoriented.

Slow: Temporarily slow things down to your pace with this spell. Effective against an opponent or projectiles.

Stop: Bring your opponent to a complete stop for a while. Not effective against human opponents, use it to stop projectiles and monsters long enough for you to regroup and counter.

Thunder/Thundara/Thundaga: Electricity is always an effective weapon. Unless you're fighting a giant rubber glove or something. Lightning based spells can manifest as either electricity moving from the spell caster to the target or like a bolt of lightning from the sky.

Ultima: Non-elemental spell and possibly the strongest conceivable. Most people aren't even sure if this spell exists and it's rumored to be just another myth.

Water/Watera/Wateraga: The water element and its stronger forms. Typically seen as a wave of water heading towards the target, though it can also take the form of a large orb of water.

[Kenji Omi]

With no HP/MP, it's a bit weird to stay consistent with the effects of magic and items (especially the curative variety) so here's the first batch of spells and items. The biggest thing to take away from this section is that as nifty as potions and curing magic are, they shouldn't substitute for actual medical treatment. No matter how many times you cast Curaga, a compound fracture and broken ribs are still gonna hurt like hell until you get some proper treatment.

Restorative Items/Magic

Potion: This will get you up and moving after sustaining minor wounds.
--Effective Uses:

• Cuts
  
• Bruises
  
• Minor bleeding

Hi-Potion: Naturally more effective than a potion, this works on larger wounds though still isn’t too much help when injuries are life-threatening.
--Effective Uses:

• Wounds sustained during a fight
  
• Bleeding
  
• Lacerations

Elixer: A second wind of sorts, the Elixer revitalizes the user allowing them to continue action.
--Effective Uses:

• Severe exhaustion
  
• Combat injuries

Cure: Consider it a form of First Aid. Cure will keep you on your feet until you can get real treatment. Cure has some anesthetic properties allowing you to continue a fight.
--Effective Uses:

• Bleeding
  
• Exhaustion
  
• Minor wounds
  
• Pain

Cura Slightly stronger than Cure.
--Effective Uses:

• Bleeding
  
• Exhaustion
  
• Open wounds
  
• Minor bone fractures

Curaga: Immensely stronger than Cura. This will keep you running long after you should have stopped. Excessive use may be dangerous since the anesthetic properties can fool you into thinking you’re not as damaged as you really are.
--Effective Uses:

• Profuse Bleeding
  
• Extreme Exhaustion
  
• Near-fatal wounds
  
• Agonizing pain

Status Recovery Items/Magic

Antidote:
--Effective Uses:

• Poison

Eye Drops:
--Effective Uses:

• Blind

Echo Screen:
--Effective Uses:

• Silence

Ether: Boosts magical potency for 3-4 spells without increasing the needed skill level. Fire cast with Ether could rival the power of a normal Fira even if the caster can’t cast Fira yet.

Remedy: Cures most status ailments.

Esuna: Magical equivalent of Remedy.

Haste: Not exactly considered a remedial spell, Haste is capable of acting as an adrenaline substitute and can clear any trace of fatigue. The drawback is the ‘hangover’ that accompanies it’s departure.

Phoenix Down: Capable of reviving unconscious people and saving people with near-fatal injuries.
--Effective Uses:

• Unconsciousness
  
• Near-fatal injuries

Phoenix Pinion: Probably one of the rarest items; most people don’t even believe these work, let alone exist. It’s said if a Phoenix Pinion is used immediately after someone’s death, they can be saved.
--Effective Uses:

• Restoring life to someone who dies.