Magic power

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Aleister Crowley gathering magic power

Magic power (りょく Maryoku) is a concept in Yu-Gi-Oh! OCG Stories. Spellcasters can cultivate it in order to perform magic.

It shares its Japanese name with Spell Counters, which are similarly required to perform magical effects and are a major component of the "Endymion" archetype.

Properties[edit]

Rilliona drawing magic power from a gem

There are two types of magic power; one that forms from life energy and one that flows from one world into another. The latter of which can be used to perform invocation summoning magic, the transport spirits over from the other world.[1] The cause of this other-worldly magic power being a breach in the Theurgy gateway, connecting Astrodia to another world. Its cracking releases this magic power which has allowed others to utilize it for their own gain. The more Theurgy cracks, the more magic power is released. This cultivates into Zoroa wishing to completely break it open so that Astrodia will become overflowed with magic power, but at the cost of countless lives.

Individuals possessing magical powers can collect magic power they find flowing in nature or extract it from certain stones. Improper handling, particularly when it is unstable, can result in undesired explosions.[1]

Magic power can be converted into a crystals, which would make it easier to hold and allow people to use its power whenever necessary and for as long as necessary. However such a conversion is a difficult process.[1]

Crowley suggests that magic power can reveal one's intent. Claiming that Chorozo doesn't show any 'evil magic' when using his abilities, in comparison to Cocytus or the possessed Ropo. Crowley also observes that whenever a spirit is summoned, the natural flow of magic power is momentarily gone as the spirit Cocytus and possessed Ropo absorb the natural magic power into themselves both for strength and keeping the spirit materialized.

Events[edit]

Endymion attempting to crystalize magic power

Aleister Crowley studied magic power and formed theories on the different types and invocation summoning magic. Rilliona studied gems and how to extract magic power from them. One day each of them caused explosions while attempting to gather magic power. Each of these caused ripple effects, interfering with Endymion's attempts to crystalize magic power, causing him to fail. Crowley noted that the flow of magic power had become more unstable than usual.[1]

The next day, Crowley was awoken by Chorozo, who noted an unusual flow of magic power from another world, which manifested in the form of tadpole-like objects. Crowley, Chorozo, Endymion, and Rilliona traced the source of the magic power to a dried-up spring in the forest. The magic power summoned a hostile spirit from the other world, which Chorozo managed to quell by absorbing all of the magic power. The absorption of the power caused Chorozo to temporarily change shape.[1]

References[edit]

  1. a b c d e Yu-Gi-Oh! OCG Stories Magistus arc chapter 2: "The Flow of Magic Power"