Mystical Traditions

Symbaroum features several mystical traditions, each with its own philosophy and approach to magic.

Sorcery:
- Dark magic that draws power from corruption and the Abyss
- Most dangerous tradition with highest corruption risk
- Powers fueled by darkness and forbidden knowledge
- Practitioners often become corrupted or transformed

Theurgy:
- Divine magic channeled through faith and prayer
- Powers granted by Prios and other divine entities
- Lower corruption risk when using own tradition
- Focus on healing, protection, and divine intervention

Witchcraft:
- Nature-based magic that works with the natural world
- Powers drawn from spirits and natural forces
- Moderate corruption risk
- Focus on nature, animals, and elemental forces

Wizardry:
- Scholarly magic based on study and understanding
- Powers developed through research and experimentation
- Moderate corruption risk
- Focus on knowledge, divination, and utility spells

Staff Magic:
- Mystical combat using enchanted staves
- Combines martial and magical abilities
- Lower corruption risk
- Focus on combat and protection

Symbolism:
- Magic through runes and ancient symbols
- Powers inscribed on objects and surfaces
- Variable corruption risk
- Focus on enchantment and permanent effects

Troll Singing:
- Magical songs and storytelling
- Powers expressed through music and voice
- Lower corruption risk
- Focus on inspiration, healing, and communication

Corruption Protection:
- Mystics are only protected from corruption when using powers from their own tradition
- Using powers from other traditions increases corruption risk
- Some traditions offer better protection than others
- Familiar spirits can help manage corruption