Magic in Mysthaln flows from living bonds between humans and animals. When a human forms a successful soul-link with an animal, both beings awaken latent arcane potential. Each species grants a unique magical discipline, shaping the caster’s abilities. As the bond deepens, the animal gains growing intelligence, emotion, and communication, while the human gains expanding magical control.

A bond can only be severed by death. When one partner dies, the other suffers severe emotional and mental trauma, and the animal’s awakened mind begins to fade back into instinct.

Below are known magical disciplines by animal type:

Animal Type Examples Magic
Amphibians Frog, Toad, Salamander, Newt Water
Bears Black, Brown, Polar, Sloth, Sun, Panda Stone
Birds of Prey Osprey, Hawk, Kite, Eagle, Vulture Perception
Butterflies and Moths Luna Moth, Tiger Swallowtail, Io Moth, Monarch Teleportation
Canine Wolf, Dog, Hyena Leadership
Corvids Crow, Raven, Blue Jay, Magpie Illusions
Feline House Cat, Lion, Tiger, Puma Quickness
Pack Animals Camel, Llama, Alpaca Growth
Penguins Emperor, Chinstrap, Snare, African Ice
Rodents Mouse, Rat, Squirrel, Porcupine Rot
Serpants Python, Adder, Boa, Rattlesnake Deception