Energy Nodes

Energy Nodes- Concentrations of self-contained energy readily absorbable via proximity or active release. Examples of Energy Nodes include Mana, Arcane, Ethereal, Life, Blood, Anima, Temporal, etc. Mana Nodes may- when exposed to the correct environment- be converted to additional types of nodes such as Arcane, Ethereal, Life, etc. Some nodes may not be accessible to all individuals, or may be out of that individual’s dimensional phase. Specific locations throughout the world may frequently create nodes due to either natural or magical means including: runes, plants, enchantments, and natural ‘hot-spots’. Many nodes go unnoticed and are not perceived through normal senses-- such as- it is often only individuals capable of utilizing the concentrated energy that are able to detect them.

Nodes may form after the release of large amounts of energy from specific entities- often after their destruction- and may immediately be absorbed by the nearest entity. Nodes may require a specific attunement and/or energy capacity to be absorbed, or may require specific interactive knowledge. Nodes are not always stationary, and may- after or during formation- move following the path of least resistance, while being attracted to a larger energy source, or while passively absorbing more energy itself.

It is rare, though not unheard of, for nodes, after reaching a specific quantity of energy, and under the correct circumstances, begin to collect and produce their specific energy in a more permanent manner, or may infuse themselves to a specific area, item, etc. Certain nodes may become home to elemental spirits and/or conscious wills, creating ‘Elemental Entities’ of their associated energy.

Nodes naturally seek- or attracted by- greater sources of their associated energy. individuals with this knowledge often follow the direction of a moving “Wandering” node(s) to an area, item, etc, with high concentrations of that associated energy, possibly in the form of enchantments, runes, artifacts, etc.

The combination of nodes is uncommon though may occur from time to time in areas where large quantities of the two energies may be found. The combining nodes (two or more) will, upon fusion, release large quantities of reactive energy in the form of whatever hybrid energy is produced. This energy “Plume” often attracts other smaller nodes, which in turn causes more fusion reactions with the end result being a large concentration of energy and the perfect conditions for energy rifts/fonts to form.