Runic Magic

"“Dwarven runes are dumb runes for short fucks. Probably used to summon beer or some shit.” - Tolvan"

Overview
Runic magic is one of the most archaic forms of magic, having been one of the first to be adapted by man. Runic magic is performed by applying mana through special runic drawings, each having a different effect and purpose. Some use them to improve their gear, some for utility and combat, and others for setting sneaky traps.

Learning Process
Runic magic requires the user only to be able to be able to memorize particular symbols and their effects, and more importantly, the ability to channel mana. Users generally start with more simple drawings and effects, but the more experienced in runic magic have shown to be capable of similar power to that of an elementalist.

Disciplines
Thuaidian Runes: Considered a bastardisation of a few different runic languages, Thuaidian is often considered highly versatile, though not the most highly powered of runic languages, it is most commonly found used by the people of Al’Ildic as their written language.

Sylvan Runes: A runic language used most often by Fae and Elves. Old and powerful, it is said to be the voice of nature itself. Of little use in destructive magic, sylvan runes hold great power in most other areas.

Dwarven Runes: Dwarven runes are often ignored due to their relatively simple nature, but can be used incredibly well when mixed with tools and weaponry. The runes themselves consist of multiple, patterned thin lines, some appearing similar to Common alphabet. Uses consist of anything from upping the durability of tools to applying elemental effects to objects.

Primordial Runes: Often considered the most ancient of the runic languages but also the least known, and comparably simplistic in form. However this does not inhibit its actual power, often giving a wide range of more powerful elemental based magic.

Infernal Runes: The mystical language of the netherworld, so long mired in blood and flame that simple inscriptions of its runes seem to glow with a sulfurous flame. It consists of sharp, spiking characters, and is often used in blood magic, which some scholars believe was first conceived by demons themselves to form binding contracts and attack their enemies.

Celestial Runes: The language of the gods, believed to have had a hand in their very creation, this was once considered a language of power, and was a closely guarded secret of the church. However, upon the death or disappearance of the old gods, its potency has diminished, leaving it no more powerful than any other runic language. Consists of graceful, curving characters, and is used to invoke all manner of light, sky, or holy-aspected magicks.