Veilbound: The Hidden Pact

Core Magic Principles

1. Elemental Affinities

Each mythical beast and some humans possess an affinity to one or more elements:

Fire: Power and destruction (Dragons, Phoenixes)

Water: Adaptability and healing (Nagas, Merfolk)

Earth: Resilience and strength (Griffins, Golems)

Air: Speed and stealth (Harpies, Kitsunes)

Humans occasionally inherit dormant affinities, awakened under certain conditions (e.g., through bonds or leyline exposure).

2. Leylines and Veil Zones

Leylines are streams of raw magical energy that flow beneath the Earth, fueling magic in the world.

Veil Zones are concentrated pockets of leyline energy where mythical beasts thrive. These zones are hidden from humans unless they possess magical affinity.

3. Life Bonds

A rare phenomenon that links a human and mythical beast, enabling them to share power and abilities.

The bond is sealed through a shared ritual or an accidental event (e.g., saving each other's lives).

Consequences: Both partners can feel each other's pain and emotions. If one dies, the other weakens significantly or dies as well.

4. Forbidden Magic

Some clans use dark magic to enhance their power, sacrificing humanity or mythical beasts to draw energy directly from leyline cores.

Forbidden rituals can destabilize leylines, risking the collapse of the magical veil that hides mythical beasts from humanity.