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The Theory of Aria Magike (Codex Lycadican Canonici, Vol.II, Chapter II)
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The ability to command the essence through
music and song alone is a gift that one is born with. The talent of Aria does
not usually manifest itself in individuals until one reaches maturity. There are
no teachers, arcane texts, or mystical talismans that can bestow this gift or
teach one how to use it. Only mentors can guide one in their command of this
gift. This is because not only is this gift rare but how it is harnessed is
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As a result of the methods of control
different with each individual Magi are collectively uncertain about exactly how
this art works. However, the popular consensus is a theory proposed by Beldiish
KadHar, an Aria mage from Jah-Re-Bah. His theory is actually based upon a common
mythology held by most Aria magi with respect to how their magike is founded.
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The Mythology states that before the
beginning of the universe there existed a supreme force that they call Aria,
which is Kemnotic (old Spiritic) for "the one god." Aria called out in
the emptiness. Her song embodied all of her desires with the strength of her
will. In her song was the essence, part of her own life force, and as her song
spread out it created the heavens, the firmaments, and life. Thus in song was
the essence bound, and so it remains.
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"Listen to the
song of the essence. Sing its song and its magike."
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Performing Aria Magike
(Codex Lycadican Canonici, Vol.II, Chapter II)
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Arias believe that the essence is magikeal
in nature. If one can hear the music of the essence then all one needs to do in
order to invoke its magike is to sing its song. More specifically if an Aria
mage wishes to cast a spell all she needs to do is think about the effects of
the spell she wishes to cast and then listen to the song the essence sings.
According to Beldiish KadHar the essence is attuned to the thoughts and desires
of all creatures and acts towards the potential of creating those desires.
However, this magikeal energy cannot be released until it is triggered in the
physical world. The singing of its tune or song coupled with the emotional state
of the caster provides the trigger. However, one must first be able to hear the
songs of the essence and duplicate them identically.
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