#primer

In Carrouban, the supernatural is a tangible reality where, more often than not, the stories of myth and legend are true. Rather than manifesting as flashy, immediate displays of arcane force, magic in Carrouban is subtle, slow, and ritualistic - and almost always linked to the passive, radiative presence of Imbued Mutite. Magic does not fall under the influence of man, but rather it sits firmly within domain of nature - most inhabitants of Carrouban will live their entire lives without witnessing a true sorcerer. However, in nature, the presence of the supernatural is undeniable - felt through ancient curses, mutated wildlife, and the long-term, generational effects that Imbued Mutite exerts on the very landscape.

Sorcerers

The persistent rumours of sorcerers suggest that the supernatural can be harnessed, though it remains one of the most difficult and elusive pursuits in Carrouban. Legends speak of figures who can walk through fire unharmed, call upon the gods to invoke natural disasters, or influence the behaviour of animals. Other terrifying tales describe those who can rust metal with a touch, grant the dead a restless half-life, or even shift their physical form into that of a dinosaur.

Most who dedicate their lives to understanding the supernatural end up no closer to power than when they began. This has led to a fundamental divide in belief: some argue that magic is a gruelling discipline requiring decades of study, while others maintain it requires a rare, inborn trait that most humans simply lack.

This rarity is further reinforced by the natural resistance humans have to the transformative effects of Imbued Mutite. While flora and fauna warp easily under its influence, the human form remains stubbornly stable, making the "miracles" of a sorcerer appear all the more unnatural. The most chilling exception is the rumored Azcelani Mountain Socerer, who is whispered to have bypassed this resistance to create the Montañeros.

Objects can also be imbued with magical power, though the methods of this happening are not so well known - most of these objects are incredibly old (and their creation has been lost to time), or involved mutite, or some other supernatural effect. For example, St Smithens’ Chalice is rumoured to have been forged from a melted down South Azcelani (16P) artefact.
Curses are also a big thing - the Black Spot, Jonahs (Jinx), cursed treasure.

Inquistadors (16P) punish magic with death. Some Conquistadors (16P) do, though what they count as "witchcraft" is perhaps a bit more lenient.