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From the World Tree's roots flow the lines of magic that pulses like a heartbeat throughout the whole world. Anything magical is connected to the World Tree as the World Tree gifted it. Religions were never founded in magic, nor worship of the World Tree, but many respect the connection they have with it, often in a more patriotic sense. Magic to them is a way of life and one they did not choose. Half-elves are likely the only race in which they may choose to refuse magic, though most of the time it is forced upon them when living among humans.
There are two unnatural types of magic that exist outside of the World Tree's jurisdiction: Inner Light and Shadow. These two forms of magic work outside the confines of how Natural Magic works, though they can be closely related to Arcane with how they are in tune with one's soul. These two forms of unnatural magic can be quite powerful, and are each other's antethisis. Instead of drawing power from the World Tree, their magic comes from the Afterlife.
Magical exertion is a very important part of every form of magic. No matter if natural or unnatural, the energy from which it draws has its limits upon a mortal body and soul. Even a master caster will eventually hit their limit and be unable to cast a single spell until their energy is replenished. There are severe repercussions for casting at the limit that include mental fatigue, narcolepsy, physical exhaustion, joint pain, headaches, and sometimes nausea. Beyond that, if a Caster exerts themselves to their full limit they can expect the splintering of bones, internal bleeding, and possibly death.