Basic Valorian Knowledge Part 1

Facts 1-3

Facts 1: Mana
Mana Energy: The mystic life force that allows for the use of magic and magical/mystical items and weapons.

Facts 2: The Three Primary Books of Magika
Anima Magika Combata Magika Medica Magika
The Three Books of Magika contain the sources for all mystic teachings in Valorious. Within these three disciplines or "schools" of magic, hundreds of sub-magic books are contained waiting to be explored. While some choose to focus on one or two of the sub-magic books within the three schools, those who wish to obtain the title of Magus must learn one of the massive books in its entirety. Below are short definitions of each book, and samples of sub-magics within.

Anima Magika: To convert natural resources into offensive, and defensive force.
Submagics include:
Natura Magics
Transforma Magics

Combata Magika: To convert Mana into offensive, and defensive force.
Submagics include:
Deflecta Magics
Destructa Magics

Medica Magika: The use of Mana and organic material to restore health, and heal wounds.
Submagics include:
Elixa Preps
Restora Magics

Facts 3: Time in Valorious
I thought it would be best to take a moment between chapters to clear some things up. Here are a list of terms you will see commonly throughout my tale when referring to time:
1. Quarter-cycle: seven days (one week)
2. Half-cycle : 2 quarter-cycles (14 days/two weeks)
3. Cycle: two half-cycles (28 days/roughly one month)
4. Full-cycle: twelve cycles (336 days/roughly one year)
5. Multi-cycle: used to represent large quantities of full-cycles. (Typically considered more than one thousand years.)