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UPDATE: The races I’m starting this world with is done.

Types of Magic and its Users:
Natural.
Natural Magic is only used by Wild Elves and the now dead Dragons.
Its source is something like the wellsprings, but far more secretive.
Natural magic isn’t controlled, it responds to the the powerful will of the user and often in unexpected ways

Thought and Word.
this is the most common and easiest to control type of magic.
it comes from the Giant’s Jewel, a magical object created by the only known giant to use magic. (the Jewel is lost, is thought to be buried with its maker underneath the Krinhol, Heim’s southernmost mountain.)
Thought and Word takes years of study to master, and is controlled by words in the ancient giant language, the masters of this magic are rumored to be able to control it with their thoughts.

Demonic.
the demonic magics are temperamental and often tend to stab the user in the back.
there is a place where powerful entities reside, these beings can be enticed out with the proper words and sacrifices.
the people who use Demonic magic are in truth asking these Demons to loan them some power temporarily at the cost of blood, life, or soul.

Rules for Magic:
1. You cannot unmake anything.
things and people can be destroyed, but going as far as to try and unmake the very matter of which it is made will result in your messy demise.
2. Magic depends on being clear about the results you are trying to produce.
Natural magic users need to know what they are willing to happen for the best results. Thought and Word magic users need to say exactly what they want to happen.
3. fight other magic users at your own peril.
Every type of magic has its weakness and strengths, just like every user can find a way around your defense.
4. Magic is only limited by your creativity, strength, and knowledge.

I am currently working on adding more.