White Magic

White magic is a specialization that encompasses a field of restorative, protective spells. Practitioners are styled as white mages, named for the light that their spells emit when cast.

Casting and Applications
When cast, white magic emits a white, warm, soothing light that envelopes the caster's hand and the wounds that it heals. The caster's eyes glow a bright yellow. White magic spells require the caster to be calm and relaxed, and generally cannot be performed during combat. White mages tend to either heal themselves after battle or act as support roles, healing teammates from the sidelines.

Healing spells can heal wounds, bruises, and broken bones. It cannot revive a person once he has died. Less skilled white mages may only be able to stabilize a wound if the damage is above their skill level to heal. Protection spells that provide resistance for status ailments may inflict other vulnerabilities if performed by a novice caster. Spells that heal and protect others require more advanced study, and are not simply more complex forms of the same spell cast on oneself.

Purification spells lock onto a strong magical aura in order to eradicate it. This is commonly used to destroy a banshee before she awakens. Once awakened, a banshee's magical aura is too erratic to lock onto; ridding the body of the spirit would kill that host alongside it. Some white mages dedicate their lives to hunting down banshees. Because of this spell, white mages are considered the natural enemies of banshees and the undead.

Spells

 * Healing Spells: Heal wounds.
 * Protection Spells: Resistance against spells that inflict status ailments (dizziness, sleep, etc.).
 * Curing Spells: Ease status ailments, dispel curses.
 * Purification Spells: Eradicate strong magical auras. Often used in banshee purification.

White Mages
Credo: "Always looking out for my fellow man" White mages begin learning their craft with the belief that they will make a difference for others. It's in their nature to care about others' lives, regardless of race or species. Barry remarks on the stereotypes of white mages, that most, with the exception of Daren, are wimps. White mages are named for the light that their spells emit when cast.

Some races practice white magic more than others. Goblins rarely learn it. Novices can learn spells on their own using the standard white mage spellbook.

Notable Users

 * Daren
 * Illuna
 * Breynan
 * Kelrim