# Mana System

## ![](https://1729500015-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F6yr2oI9PwLQ7DW24nBxU%2Fuploads%2FQWatUBC3oqTNjiHOkIKs%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=baeec373-4e46-47fa-9ba2-3134f12c5fd5) Mana System

**Mana** is the power behind all life in Dragon Shield. It moves all creatures including humans.

It comes in different forms depending on the method of circulating it:

* <mark style="color:yellow;">**Qi**</mark> - Using your bodies center the Dantian for circulation methods
* <mark style="color:blue;">**Heart Mana**</mark> - Using your heart as a Core for circulation methods
* <mark style="color:red;">**Aura**</mark> - Using your whole body as a core to cultivate energy.

*Additional forms exist based on circulation techniques*

### ⚡ Functions

#### Power Source

* **Tools and Gear:** Powers all equipment functionality
* **Ability Casting:** Enables use of special abilities
* **Life Force:** Animates all living creatures

#### Applications

* **Equipment Enhancement:** Mana-powered tools and weapons
* **Spell Casting:** Various magical abilities
* **Creature Animation:** Universal life energy for all beings

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**Core Principle:** Mana flows through everything, powering both mundane equipment and extraordinary abiliti