Light Magic

Lineage:

Chesuke wrote:Primary Magic: Light Magic
Secondary Magic:
Caster or Holder: Caster
Description: light magic consists of either focusing one's own magical energy and changing it into light, or manipulating the light in the casters general vicinity to create any number of different effects. Most people tend to view light magic as only good for vanity, using it to change the colour of their clothes or hair on a whim, but It can be used in many varied ways. Simple spells can hide a caster and their allies, form offensive beams of light, or make visual illusions. powerful wizards have even been able to create physical constructs out of light magic. Most light magic users tend to use only a small portion of the visible spectrum, sticking only to one colour of light, possibly including its close neighbors. The colour a mage chooses reflects only upon their preferences, and causes no change to the effects of an attack (red isn't hotter our more powerful than blue, etc).
Chesuke uses his light magic to full effect, having studied how to both create and manipulate light. Instead of limiting himself to only a single colour of light, he enjoys making the most of his magic, using every colour interchangeably (mostly to coordinate with his outfit at the time) he also has no difficulty with blending the spectrum to create white light. Because of his use of the full spectrum, Chesuke has taken to creating defensive illusions as well as firing off strong attacks with his light.

Strengths:
Pierces darkness: by its very nature, light shines through darkness, causing light magic to illuminate dark areas as well as becoming more powerful against dark magic
Versatile: light magic has many uses, and can be used offensively, defensively, or can be used in a support capacity.
Fast: light magic, once cast travels at the speed of light, the viable effect often being only an after-image of the spell.

Weaknesses:
Obstructed: light magic, like light itself, has difficulty going through physical barriers. It is only half as powerful against anything that might obstruct its path such as most earth-based magics
Reflective: light reflects off of smooth surfaces. Against a smooth metal, such as the flat of a blade, a light attack can be reflected away from it's intended target possibly back at the caster out their ally.
Refraction: light can be refracted in a prism, through water, or even ice. Against these types of magic light magic is only half as strong.

Lineage:

Spells:
Spell Template
Note: BE SPECIFIC AND ADD DETAILS. As a starter character at D rank, you start off with 4 spells.

Name: Laser Impulse
Rank: D
Type: light
Duration: 1 post
Cooldown: 2 posts
Description: this spell is cast by forming a hand seal with all fingers except for the ring finger extended, then thrusting the Palm of the hadn't toward the desired target. Upon casting, a beam of light (colored as the caster chooses) shoots out of the caster's palm in the intended direction. The beam travels straight for 25meters or until it hits something.

Strengths:
Fast: the casting is simple and quick, and the laser travels quickly, leaving the target little time to react.
Direct: the caster doesn't hadn't to worry about shaping or altering the spells path, allowing them to start planning their next move
One hand: because this spell only requires one hand, the caster is free to carry something in the other hand.

Weaknesses: You need one more weakness than strngth
Direct: since the beam can only travel in a straight line, once dodged, there is nothing for the target to worry about
Predictable: one the caster stats the spell, an observant person will know to dodge soon
Uncontrolled: because the beam travels until impact, the caster must be weary of allies or bystanders



Name: Seeing Stars
Rank: D
Type: Light, AoE
Duration: 3 posts
Cooldown: 5 postsYou can change this to 4
Description: the wizard cups his hands together, gathering light inside them, then opens them to release a bright light, applying a blinding effect in a 5 meter radius. Everyone besides the caster who sees the light is effectively blinded as they struggle to blink away the after-image of the light.
Strengths:
Offensive: blinds the enemy, giving Chesuke opportunity to attack..
Defensive: enemy has a low chance of hitting Chesuke while impaired
Strategic: Chesuke can run or hide while the opponent is distracted.
Weaknesses:YOu need one more weakness than strength
Nondiscrimination: the spell blinds all who see it, ally and foe alike
Sight: if someone doesn't see the bright flash, they aren't blinded by it
Obvious: the spell form is obvious, giving friend and foe alike opportunity to close or divert their eyes


Name: Seeing Double
Rank: D
Type: Support
Duration: 5 postsMax duration for D-Rank is 3
Cooldown: 6 postsCHange this to 4
Description: Chesuke steps aside, yet his image remains in place, creating up to 5You can make only one copy of yourself incorporeal copies of himself. These clones have no physical form, and so can not deal any damage to an opponent. Furthermore, as they are only made of light, they cannot speak, do not make noise when moving, do not cast shadows, or have a scent. Chesuke remains visible for the duration of the spell, and can control each of the copies individually, or have them mimic his movements
Strengths:
Defensive: creates clones that confuse the opponent when he attacks
Offensive: can coordinate attacks with Chesuke, increasing likelihood of him hitting his opponent.
Strategic: clones can distract his opponent while he escapes
Weaknesses:Need one more weakness than strength
Incorporeal: clones can not deal damage
Noticeable: an observant opponent can quickly discern the real Chesuke from the illusions
Creation: when creating the copies, Chesuke has to move while they stay motionless.


Name: Light Drive
Rank: D
Type: Supportive
Duration: as long as the caster can maintain it at 1/2 cost per post after activating3 is the max duration
Cooldown: 3 posts after ending its effect
Description: the user shrouds themselves in light energy, giving them a visible aura of whatever color light they generate. This aura extends to cover clothes and any items held by the caster. The aura isn't only cosmetic; by flooding their body with light, their light spells' power, their speed, and their reflexes are all boosted by 20%
Strengths:
Speed: faster movement means better chance of physically striking an opponent
Reflexes: better chance of dodging an enemy's attack
Spellpower: more powerful spells means more damage to the opponent.
Weaknesses:One more weakness than strength
Obvious: the aura is visible, informing the opponent when it is or isn't active
Costly: the user can only maintain the boost for so long, especially if they cast other spells during its durationThis one no longer applies
Momentum: higher speed means more momentum that a skilled opponent can use against the caster