The Arcane

The Arcane is one of Hireath's five core elements. It is ruled by the god Argus.

What is the Arcane?
While the other core elements (Fire, Water, Earth, Air) are all easily understood - The arcane tends to remain a bit of a mystery, even to those who study it. It is the core of magic itself, effecting the mind and soul. Even pure arcane energy remains relatively misunderstood - though it is a source of raw power that can be harnessed for other uses (Such as the power grid in Nariah, or as base for most alchemical experiments and imbuments such as in the case of the teleportation pads. ) While it is often an unseen and unfelt force, it can manifest in physical crystalline structures that are coveted by the Breimen for their many uses.

What does the Arcane do though?
As stated above, Arcane is the magic of the mind and a component of the soul - it is the reason the equines of Hireath have emotion, sentience, and the ability to dream. Arcane blessings typically effect the mind, or soul of another - Dream walking allows the user to step into the mindscape of a sleeping equine and experience or even manipulate their dreams. Telepathy allows communication through thought alone - as well as the ability to know the surface thoughts of those around them. Psychic manipulation literally allows the user to affect the emotions of those within their line of sight. As such, arcane magic is incredibly powerful, if often overlooked because of it's more internal nature in comparison to it's more external counterparts with far flashier gifts.

Where is the Arcane present in the world of Hireath?
Most of Hireath's arcane sources are in Sirith. These main sources are arcane currents that run along the path of the the leylines beneath Sirith's surface in the labyrinths, arcane crystals (which have few sources of their own), and the battlefield of the gods, though the arcane power found there is said to be dangerous, wild, and unpredictable. The spark of the arcane can be seen in every equine in Hireath as well - in every thought, feeling, dream, and even the telekinetic abilities they use. The arcane can be found just about everywhere, one only needs to know where to look for it.