Any scholarly musing on our great people, the Drakkorith, would be remiss not to mention the connection we have with our magic. As this gift is fuelled by the strength of our emotions, it is an intrinsic part of us and our society. In detail, the power of an individual’s display of magic relies entirely on the intensity of the specific emotion nourishing it in that moment. As such, that very emotion will become drained while the power acts as a leech upon it. Once this emotion has weakened over time, the Drakkorith wielding the magic will have to restore it, whether through placing themselves in a situation that raises the feeling within them, or submerging themselves in their own memories. In fact, in cases where a Drakkorith experiences a prolonged use of magic, the lethargy this causes may only be cured by intense meditation.
However, this is the very reason magic should not be used lightly. The truth of the matter is that Drakkorith society at large heavily frowns upon the excessive use of magic for personal use. Not only is it a poor strategy to diminish more negative emotions, but the overutilization of magic can be incredibly addictive for an inexperienced, untrained individual. Those Drakkorith that are professionally trained in the skill of magic know how to correctly balance their power and the integrity of their emotions. This can especially be seen on the battlefield, where with enough concentration they are capable of sustaining their power via the passion for battle the combat is constantly fuelling. Nonetheless, it is important to note that not all types of magic can be fuelled by every emotion, which experts in the craft know to take into account.
One type of magic which is not often utilised by our race is the art of firebreathing. The obvious reason behind this is that the act is considered heretical, due to being a sacred ability of the old Dragon Gods, and thus belonging to them alone. It was once used more regularly in the old days, but the Drakkorith wish to leave their primitive, barbaric past behind them, becoming more respectful to the sacrality of firebreath and no longer using it in vain.
Though Drakkorith culture is known for the value we place in substantial, tangible things like our physical strength, martial prowess, weapon mastery, and combat skills, magic remains respected alongside this. Those Drakkorith who chose to pursue the more arcane arts would commonly be taught a type of basic fire magic known as wildflame. Specifically, a spellweaving sect called the Emberith Order specialized in this craft for many purposes, including and especially offensively. Combat, alongside knowledge and honour, will always be the priority for the Drakkorith.
However, the Emberith Order also excelled in manipulating the wildflame for use in engineering as well. They’ve been responsible for the conception of techniques and mechanisms that allow for the conjuration and maintenance of the flame without the need for continuous casting. This, of course, included hammers, axes and even shields with a constant source of heat and light, able to add fire damage to their offensive output.
Another special kind of magical technique the Drakkorith fuels and empowers via combat is known as ‘Seismic Shock’. Although, it is not in fact traditional magic, but instead an amplifier to their natural skills. Drakkorith soldiers can slam the ground in such a manner that they send focused shockwaves to unbalance enemies and open their defences, leaving them vulnerable to attacks. As always, our people know how best to boost their boons in battle. This is something that always rings true when it comes to our use of magic.
