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 //Arcane Magic - the ability to manifest a Megabeast from magical energy
                  //Druidic Magic - the ability to summon natural creatures to aid you
                  //Unholy Magic - offensive spell, obtained by insulting the gods
                  //Holy Magic - support spells, obtained by service to a god
                  //Psionics - abilities one is born with, due to ties to another world
                  //Enchantment - the forging of Runeswords and magical metals like Giantsteel
                  
                  //You cannot have Druidic and Psionic abilities at the same time, due
                  //to the otherworldly nature of psionics and the earthly nature of druidic
                  //magics. Simultaneously, Holy magic and Unholy magic are mutually exclusive,
                  //for obvious reasons. Arcane magic and enchantment come from a similar source,
                  //and are not exclusive to any form of magic. This means any one being can
                  //cast 4 types of magic(not including vanilla necromancy)
                  
                  //the presence of magical metals(Giantsteel) and readable weapons(runeswords)
                  //is designed to allow warrior characters to exist in game without having to
                  //obtain a spellbook or attempt to be a wizard proper - those who want to
                  //play a mostly martial character will be able to possess equal abilities
                  //to most magicians - even thoug barbarians cant read, magical metals are
                  //innately strong against certain foes - a Trollbane Warhammer is effective
                  //against any foe, but will be TRULY effective against any Trolls. Manhunter,
                  //Goblinbane, Dwarfslayer, and Elfkiller will naturally be the most versatile
                  //magical weapons for a non-reader - and animals(and their humanoid or giant
                  //variants) will be unaffected by magical weapons - a Dragonkiller Battleaxe
                  //is a bit specialized as it is, and a tigerkiller dagger, would just be a
                  //bit useless to an adventurer.
                  
                  //While other magicians, such as Warlocks and Druids, cast magic directly,
                  //by summoning packs of wolves or inflicting Plague on an enemy, a Wizard
                  //can only cast a spell once, because the nature of arcane magic is that it
                  //is the manifestation of magical energy in a physical form. Enchantment is
                  //also arcane; Wizardry is the manifestation of energy in the form of a mighty
                  //living thing, and Enchantment is the manifestation of the SAME energy, but
                  //as an inert, inorganic material that has unique properties. Thus, when a
                  //new wizard calls up a Pheonix, that creature is not only a permanent,
                  //powerful companion, but also a manifestation of the wizards raw magical
                  //power. Those who possess arcane magical powers in the form of wizardry
                  //are also effectively immortal; in using arcane magic, they become part of
                  //the network of said magic which spans between a million worlds, and this
                  //semi-sentient Arcane Force preserves all of it users in youth.
                  
                  //The magic of the Druids is the most accessable in the world - though, like
                  //necromancers, they have a tendency to build tall towers, and isolate
                  //themselves from society, those who come seeking their powers are met with
                  //open arms; as protectors of nature and masters of wild beasts, they are
                  //always glad to have a new member in their ranks, to keep the order going
                  //and protect nature after they have died. Unlike Unholy, Necromantic, and
                  //Arcane spellcasters, Druids are not immortal. The magic of nature requires
                  //balance: to bring a new life into the world, you must take a life - hence
                  //needing corpses to call forth allies. They are not gifted with immortality
                  //because the cycle of life and death is the foremost law of nature - only
                  //preservation via other forces can allow a Druid to live beyond their
                  //natural lifespan.
                  
                  //Unholy magic is risky to obtain, but powerful for those who manage it. To
                  //obtain unholy magic, one must profane the gods - desecrate a temple, or
                  //drink the blood of a priest(holy magic user). Both of these are considered
                  //great affronts to the gods; demons will ALWAYS reward one who devours the
                  //blood of a holy one with unholy magics, but to profane a temple is riskier.
                  //You may end up as a vampire or werebeast instead, as the gods punish you -
                  //but, if the lords of Hell see fit, they may reqard your risk with the
                  //ultimate mockery - rewarding you for an act of desecration. Once made a
                  //Warlock, however, you are safe from vampirism and lycanthopy - allowing you
                  //to endlessly pillage temples without fear, growing in power and further
                  //insulting the holy ones. Spells are all offense related - plague, weakness,
                  //and even the ability to reduce any foe to a mere toad - for a time. A
                  //Warlock is immune to the effects of aging - protected by his unholy masters
                  //- and also needs no food or water. This is to ensure that the Warlock will
                  //be able to wreak havoc for years and years, moreso than any mortal. The
                  //Warlock is also physically stronger and more resilant than ordinary humans.
                  //While the secrets of unholy magic cannot be recorded in a book, a warlock
                  //can take on an apprentice, and teach him to become a warlock as well.
                  
                  //Holy magic is the magic of the gods of light and justice, and it is wielded
                  //by the Clerics. Clerics possess powers that heal or strengthen, rather than
                  //harm, and these "holy men" can be great warriors - or a boon to any party
                  //of heroes, healing those who are injured from even the most grievous wounds.
                  //Holy Magic is performed through Sigils, marks imprinted into the minds of
                  //the caster. With a wave of his hand, a Cleric will make a golden symbol
                  //appear, and power will flow into him or a companion, healing and empowering.
                  //Because the blood of a priest can grant powers of darkness, these men and
                  //women are closely protected by the gods, and are immune to the magics of
                  //Warlocks. Other forms of magic, such as those wielded by Wizards or Psions,
                  //will still harm them, but they are safe from the dark spells of Warlocks.
                  //Holy magic can be recorded and taught, but Clerics are not immortal; if a
                  //foe does not one day claim them, old age will one day take them, and they
                  //will journey into the afterlife, and the eternal reward laid out for them
                  //by the gods they served.
                  
                  //Psionics are not magic; magic involves learning secrets passed down by
                  //gods, demons, or other mighty beings, but psionics are something one is
                  //born with, and it can never be taught. Some children are born with a
                  //connection to the Dream World, the gateway between worlds, and from birth
                  //their brains are strangely warped, granting them psionic abilities. This
                  //tie to the dream world weakens a beings ties with the natural world, and
                  //thus Psionics cannot wield Druid magic. Other magics, however, they can
                  //freely wield and control, as well as any other. Pyrokinesis, Invisibility,
                  //Telekinetic Flight, Telekinteic Strength, and Psychic Assault are all
                  //planned psionic abilities.
                  
                  //New creatures that may be added:
                  //Abominations: Several new Undead creatures, raised by Liches, a new
                  //and unplayable form of necromancer - one which qualifies as a megabeast.
                  //A lich is more powerful than a regular necro, with highly increased
                  //and the ability to conjure a plethora of new undead. Ghouls are undead
                  //added in which are intelligent, like people, but still opposed to the
                  //living, and are a byproduct of the Lich's unspeakable influence on the
                  //world. Wights are giant lumbering beasts, and possess strength beyond
                  //that of mortal creatures. Revenants are similar to normal zombies, but
                  //possess the ability to raise up to 3 more Revenants, meaning that they
                  //can quickly outnumber a normal group of warriors. Devourers are gigantic
                  //beasts, which resemble Hydras - these undead fiends are less powerful
                  //than true Liches, but have many of the same powers, and a Lich can
                  //bring one into existance. They can raise Wights and Ghouls. A Lich is
                  //immortal, as are the undead they summon - they also need no sleep, food
                  //water or air. They are all, however, weak to magic weapons, because they
                  //themselves are highly magical creatures. The addition of more magic can
                  //cause a sort of "overload" of magic - a short circuit, as it were. They
                  //are highly vulnerable to Magesteel weapons, meaning Arcane magic is
                  //best suited to hurting and killing these new undead monsters. (this
                  //addition will not be in V1.0, it is a later addition meant to help
                  //make warriors/fighter types more effective - other forms of "vanilla"
                  //magic weapons, made out of new magic metals and wielded by special new
                  //wandering warrior types. Example: Giantbane Silver Greataxe, which
                  //deals bonus damage vs. Giants - or the more powerful Godkiller Steel
                  //weapons, which are as effective as steel and do bonus dmg vs. ALL
                  //types of megabeast - so someone who has a Godkiller Steel Spear can
                  //do significant damage against Manticores, Dragons, and other Megabeasts.
                  //Full list of vanilla enchanted weapons: Goblinhunter Bronze, Maneater
                  //Silver, Elfbane Iron, Dwarfslayer Copper, Giantkiller Copper, Ettinbane
                  //Silver, Cyclopskiller Bronze, Minotaurbane Silver, Dragonslayer Steel,
                  //Hydrakiller Steel, Rocslayer Steel, Pheonixbane Steel, Wyvernbane Steel,
                  //Wyrmkiller Steel, Manticorehunter Steel, Gigasbane Steel, Godbane Steel.
                  //17 new types of enchanted weapons, and 50 new magic abilities in mod, as
                  //well as a new megabeast to replace the Bronze Collosus, the additions of
                  //Crones(spread magic through world) and Wanderers(carry magic weapons).
                  //The Abomination/Lich update will be released a a later date if the mod is
                  //popular.
                  //30 Druid spells, 5 Arcane Spells, 5 Unholy Spells, 5 Holy Spells, Spellbeasts(replaces crones)
                  //Unimplemented: 5 Psionic abilities, Enchanted weapons, Wanderers.