There is not a distinct line between different magical abilities, but rather a spectrum that you belong to. Yves was a 𝔖𝔦𝔶𝔦𝔯 [Siyir], which, roughly translated from Byrmir, comprises the Lightshifter spectrum. From one end of the spectrum to the other, Lightshifters are illusionists, glass wizards, light wizards, and seers. Amongst these capabilities, Yves’ core disposition lay in glass magic. It came naturally to him, whereas his abilities on the perceiving end of the spectrum were sorely lacking. Apart from being unable to see light fragments, he utterly failed as a seer. Nevertheless, he demonstrated potential as an illusionist, adept at creating both visual and physical illusions.
Not all glass wizards share Yves’ disposition as an illusionist, nor do all illusionists possess the ability to craft physical manifestations. A Lightshifter wizard may dedicate two centuries to mastering unparalleled visual illusions, but if his inherent disposition does not lean towards it, he will never materialise these creations physically, unlike Yves, who had displayed such capabilities since youth.
Yves’ illusions were experiences. They engaged all the senses, immersing through sight, sound, smell, and touch. With each passing day, he honed his skills — except on those occasions when survival took precedence. Recently, he had undertaken specific training to infuse his animated illusions with routine movements such as blinking and breathing. It was an eerie endeavour for, once set in motion, these illusions would continue these actions independently, persisting even when Yves was not consciously envisioning and directing them. For example, a few months prior, he had crafted a fearsome beast intended to deter goblins. As he circled around the creature, meticulously refining the intricate details that made the difference between realistic and real, the beast would inhale and exhale, its eyes ever so often blinking at him in a random, rather unsettling manner. In essence, it was the challenging feat of sustaining repetitive movements through the subconscious.
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