Natural Magic

Natural Magic is one of the oldest sources of magical power on Opia, with practitioners relying on the world itself to give them power. Once found in civilisations the world over it is now seen as a relic from a time gone by; an outdated and in some cases dangerous reminder of the way the world used to be.

Despite being one of the oldest sources of magic on Opia it continues to confound those who study it due to its inability to be fully understood by those who wield it. This has led to condemnation amongst those who believe technology to be a much more useful and adaptable source of knowledge than magic ever could be.

However, there are those who still seek to both promote and further the study of natural magic, with particular focus being placed upon the importance of its restorative purposes. These groups tend to be those who have either rejected modern technology or simply life comfortably in ignorance of its existance.

==Variants == Despite commonly being referred to under the blanket term of natural magic, there are a variety of different types of magic that are lumped together, despite having different applications, practices and indeed goals.
 * Restorative - provides support and maintenance to the party
 * Destructive - uses the forces of natural to tear apart foes
 * Co-operative - boons other party members to increase their abilities

Present Day
In recent times support for natural magic has dwindled, but it still retains some relevance and support, in no small part due to the Collective of Natural Magic. Looser in structure than other magical bodies, the Collective seeks to promote co-operation and harmony between both members and the natural world.

There is particular conflict between those wish for natural magic to be used to support and provide, and those who simply wish to use it as a tool of destruction and devastation. While a diplomatic approach has been sought by those at the forefront of progress for both mediums, there have been pockets of violence instigated by supporters of destructive magic that have led to small-scale massacres of restorative-supporters.