World Lore

Solaris is the country where the story takes place. It is located in the Southern Hemisphere.

Terminology

Majique - The term for magic. Only commonfolk spell it as 'Magic'

Sortilege/Wielder - A 'Majique' user, who make up 20% of the population. A gender-neutral term in favor of 'witch' or 'wizard'.

Dark Sortilege/Wielder - A dark/evil majique user.

Commonfolk - The term for non-majique users, who make up 80% of the population.

Sole-Wielder - A rare Majique-Wielder powered by the sun and the light.

Vernal-Wielder - A Majique-Wielder powered by the air and flowers.

Hivernal-Wielder - A Majique-Wielder powered by the moon and the sea.

Harvestial-Wielder - A Majique-Wielder powered by the earth.

Sortilege Slang

Wise Tree - A wise person. "You're a wise tree!"

Sage - The Sole-wielder slang term for a wise person. "Wow, what a sage!"

Bush Goose - A foolish person.

Shaggy Parasol - A suspicious/deceptive person. This is due to the shaggy parasol mushroom seeming edible when it has toxins that can harm you.

Cycle - A year. Referring to the Earth's cycle around the sun.

HOLIDAYS

The New Cycle - 31 Dec - 1 Jan

The New Cycle is the biggest event of the year as it marks when the Earth has made a full cycle around the sun and is about to embark on a new cycle. It is like Christmas and New Year combined, celebrating all the seasons and majique-users. It is celebrated with gatherings and gifts, and writing out intentions you wish to manifest in the new year. Sole-Wielders burn their written intentions, sending them to the sun to come to light.

The Harvestial Equinox - 21 March

The Harvestial Equinox is the first seasonal celebration of the year, marking the beginning of Autumn and the end of Summer. The day and the night are equal in length, symbolizing balance and renewal. The Autumn equinox is celebrated with grounding rituals, such as walks in nature, and harvesting and eating the fruits of your labor. Harvestal-Wielders are at their highest energy, while Vernal-Wielders tend to drop in energy during the Autumn, due to their lack of resources with the dead leaves.

The Hivernal Solstice - 21 June

The Hivernal solstice is the shortest day and longest night of the year, symbolising darkness, stillness, endurance, and the turning point towards the light. It is celebrated with 'Shadow work' rituals, spending time in solitude, and reflecting on yourself in the water's reflection in nature. Hivernal-Wielders are at their highest energy, while Sole-Wielders are at their lowest energy, due to the lack of sun and shorter days.

The Vernal Equinox - 21 September

The Vernal equinox marks the beginning of Spring and the end of Winter, celebrating new life and balance as the days and nights are equal in length again. People celebrate the spring equinox with spring cleaning rituals, gardening, walks in nature, and festivals. Vernal-Wielders are at their highest energy, while Havestal-Wielders are their lowest energy, most commonly due to seasonal allergies from the blooming flowers.

The Sole Solstice - 21 December

The Sole Solstice is the last seasonal celebration of the year, marking the beginning of Summer andthe end of Spring. It is the longest and hottest day of the year. People celebrate the Summer Solstice with bonfire gatherings, dancing, and baked and cooked food. Sole-Wielders are at their highest energy, while Hivernal-Wielders are at their lowest energy, due to the shorter nights and evaporating water from the sun's heat.