So like, how do we Primals?

[Andrew]

So I’m sitting here working on my character history, when suddenly I realized I don’t really understand how my character developed his primal magic? Most importantly:

1. Does someone need to have discovered/unlocked/etc their Gift before they can utilize Primal magic?
2. How long does it usually take someone to go from “no primal” to “some primal” to “awesome primal” abilities?
3. What is the mechanism through which Primal magic is unlocked?

And any other flavortext would really be great. Also if there is flavortext related to this which is relevant to Gifts, I’d love to hear that, too. Do people just wake up one morning and accidentally imbue their cereal bowl with magic? Or does it take a real concerted effort?

[Staff_Cory]

Primal Magic:

1. Primals are not connected to Divine Gift. The potential to use primal magics begins, like a persons Divine Gift, at puberty.
2. That depends on the person. Some people have a knack for it and pick it up quickly and some do not and would have to work very hard for a long time.
3. Primal magic is not “unlocked” in anyone. It is like flexing a muscle. Everyone seems to innately be attuned to the elements and it’s simply a matter of teaching your body how to actually “flex the muscles” (both mentally and physically) to produce those elements. One concentrates and forms said element out of seemingly nothing.

Divine Gifts:
Around puberty people find themselves blessed with one of the eight Divine Gifts and the process of learning how to manipulate said gift is similar to the process of learning how to manipulate Primal Magics. While everyone needs to concentrate in order to make their spells manifest other than that Gifts develop slightly differently in everyone: Some claim that they needed to ascribe specific routines to manifest any results while others can do so improvisationally, others still just think and it occurs. Some claim to feel nothing at all while others associate elation or pain with attempting to channel their gift.

[Andrew]

So it is possible for someone’s primals to become “active” before their Gift reveals itself, then?

[Staff_Cory]

Roughly the same time (both develop around puberty), but yes.