Lemme just pop this in here before I forget.
Magic and how it works
Magic is at it’s base form, the Essence of creation. Pure divine energy channeled through a conduit. Usually that Conduit is a Person, called a Mage. To use Magic a Mage would tap into this Energy, how to do this varies from mage to mage, and shape it to the task at hand.
This base, or unaspected, magic is very nearly limitless in what it can do. In fact with the exception of Destruction, or killing. There is very little it can’t do. If one wished to destroy something, they’d need to first filter their magic through their aspect.
The most common aspects, are Fire, Ice, Death, and Life. Once aspected Magic loses some versatility but gains an incredible amount of power. Most mages are unable to do much but basic tasks with Base Magic, but could preform rather more advanced magic through their aspect.
A mage Gains an aspect through a variety of different means. These vary from, Worship of a God, Being from a specific geographical area, or intense study. With but a handful of exceptions a Mage can only learn one aspect.
Finally and most importantly, a Mage should be careful not to use too much magic, for the flow of energy through the body takes it’s toll. Try and channel too much, and one would find themselves at a very painful end.