Okay, all formatted now...

Well this isn't a fan fic, but when I signed on, many of you
seemed to enjoy the odd original fiction with your daily dose
of fanstuff... If I'm wrong about the general consensus on
this point, don't hesitate to tell me.

I've been wanting to write a fantasy/sci-fi for a long time
now,  but I just started writing down some ideas to base my
fic on.  So this is a prelim guide to the "magic" in my fictional
universe.  The names and structures are far from static;
they'll go through some major revamping as I get time to
work on them.  Heh, heh, some of this is pretty corny right
now... 

So far I have the two main characters figured out, the basic
idea for the "villain", a general plot, and place/time.  There
will be plot twists, recurring characters, and lots of
conspiracy.  This is going to be a series of as yet
undetermined length, spanning several centuries (at least).

Please send me ideas or tell me I'm an idiot who sucks at
thinking before I totally embarass myself...

And here we go.  Please enter.----->

A "psycher" is any being that has seemingly extraordinary
powers.  Some humans, such as fortune tellers, can be
considered psychers, though their powers are extremely
limited.  Developing one's true abilities is a centuries-long
process; human lifespans are simply too short to gain
sufficient knowledge.  So, you ask, how can psychers come
to be, if humans are unable to develop such powers?  Well,
that question will be one of the driving factors of the story.

Psycher "magic" is based around an extremely simplified
view of the universe, which is based loosely on the Big Bang
theory and simple cartesian plane/circle geometry.  The
universe is an infinitely growing sphere, with little potential
energy (Ep).  The expansion of the universe spreads the
energy, and weakens the Ep.  The universe was born from
pure energy (big bang); pure energy is an infinitely small
sphere with infinite Ep.

Spheres of Power
The universe can be divided up into smaller spheres, each
step smaller means an increase in Ep.

Gravity- the gravitational spere is the weakest in the
universe, though it can provide a direct path to and from
pure enery.  (Big Bang/Crunch)  Gravity holds all the other
spheres of power.

Sphere of Protection/Diffusion- similar in structure to gravity,
Diffusion dissipates other forms of energy (providing
balance in the universe), even if that sphere is much more
powerful than the Sphere of Diffusion

Sphere of Life- this sphere powers the phenomenon we call
"life", the cellular structure of life is based upon the structure
of the Sphere of Life itself.

Sphere of Consciousness- powers the will, self-awareness,
language, intelligence.  The sphere of consciousness has
the power to overcome the Sphere of Diffusion (and perhaps
the universe itself).

Sphere of Light- a high powered sphere (small radius) which
contains concentrated energies; those energies are
compressed and released in a beam/wave.

Pure Energy- Infinitely powerful; the point at which matter is
transformed to energy in a reaction similar to the "Big
Crunch/Big Bang"; the size of the reaction is dependent on
the amount of matter being transformed.  Pure energy
reactions will destroy any matter they come into contact
with.  All other Spheres of power may eventually be
absorbed by the Pure Energy Sphere, resulting in a "Big
Crunch", then a "Big Bang" where the universe is restored. 
Pure energy is an infinitely small point which holds nearly
infinite Ep.

Powers based on the Spheres of Energy

Psychers utilize different spheres of energy to perform
different tasks.  Humans also use the spheres of energy, but
are unable to master them, due mostly to time constraints. 
Mastering a sphere takes a long time; most psychers learn
to use only parts of each sphere.  All psychers strive to
reach a pure energy state, where the mind is freed from the
material body, and consciousness becomes one with the
universe.

Sphere of Gravity

Telekinesis- the psycher creates a gravitational field to push
or pull objects.  While it is the weakest power a psycher
utilizes, it is quite functional.  Attempts to move objects with
a larger personal gravity than the created field causes the
psycher to move.  Some normal humans are capable of
 using the Sphere of Gravity (Spoon bending, boiling water,
etc)

Teleportation- the psycher uses gravity to become pure
energy temporarily.  A safe teleportation requires abilities in
the Sphere of Consciousness as well, in order for the
Psycher to reassemble himself.  Other radiated energy can
also affect teleportation, including radioactivity, extreme
heat, and energy blasts from other spheres of power. 
Teleportation is generally avoided by psychers because the
process is so dangerous and painful.  A failed teleportation
destroys the physical body while the conscious mind is
forever trapped in the void at the edge of the universe...

Sphere of Protection/Diffusion
Sphere of Protection- the psycher creates an energy field
around his body to dissipate energies directed at him. 
Depending on the psycher's mastery of this Sphere,
Protection can stop all directed energy except for pure
energy itself.  The psycher's ability also dictates the
maximum size of a Protection sphere.

Sphere of Life

Healing- A psycher can heal himself quickly, and becomes
immune to detrimental life forms such as bacteria and
viruses.  The psycher can also draw power from Life in order
to go without food and water.

Immortality- Utilizing the sphere of life, a psycher can stop
the aging process, and to a small extent, reverse it.

Reconstruction- Mastery of Life enables a psycher to
change his molecular structure, enabling the growth of
inorganic materials from his body.
Sphere of Consciousness

Suggestion- A psycher is able to control, to a limited extent,
the thoughts and actions of others.  Some extraordinary
humans possess this power.

Telepathy- the psycher is able to communicate with others
telepathically, though mind reading is not possible.

Language- the conscious minds of all self-aware beings are
identical, enabling the psycher to understand other
languages.

Sphere of Light

Psychic Blast- a small sphere of energy is created by the
psycher and fired toward an opponent.  A single blast is not
lethal to humans, and the weakest sphere of Protection can
stop it.  The concentration/time required to prepare it is
small.

Psychic Beam- a concentrated sphere of energy is created
 and fired like a laser toward an opponent.  Lethal to
humans.  Vaporizes organic compounds and melts metal.  A
weak Protection sphere can stop it.

Psychic Crush- a massive sphere of energy is created by
the psycher and fired in a large beam, engulfing an
opponent.  Will cause vaporization of metals; medium
Protection power can stop it.

Wall of Destruction- The psycher creates a wall of
upward-pulsing energy in an arc before him.  When
sufficient power is reached, the wall fires away from the
psycher in a widening arc, dissipating as it moves away. 
Objects directly before the psycher are obliterated, while
objects farther away are pushed with great force away from
the psycher.  A medium Protection sphere can pass through
the Wall, while a weak one will deflect it (causing the
psycher to be pushed back).

Because psychers are often immune to one another's
energy attacks (a sphere of diffusion is all that's necessary),
psychers must use the sphere of consciousness to harm
each other.  A direct physical assault by a willed creature
(attacking animals have wills), can cause physical harm to a
psycher.  Thus, a normal human, if he can get close enough,
can beat a psycher to death with his bare hands.  Therefore,
psychers often carry swords, knives, clubs, or staves, as
these weapons bypass all energy defenses.  Psychers can
focus the power of the sphere of light onto these weapons,
causing great destructive potential to even the most basic of
weapons.
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