---
title: Aetherwood Magic System
type: system
tags:
- magic
- worldbuilding
---
# Aetherwood Magic System
Aetherwood is both the name of a rare type of tree and the magical discipline associated with it.
## The Trees
Aetherwood trees grow only in certain mountain regions. They are recognizable by:
- Silver-green bark that seems to shimmer
- Leaves that produce a faint luminescence at night
- Sap that never fully hardens
## Magical Properties
Those with the gift can attune to living Aetherwood and:
1. **Sense** the tree's awareness of its surroundings
2. **Shape** the wood while it still lives
3. **Store** memories or emotions within the grain
4. **Ward** areas using properly prepared branches
## Limitations
- Only works with *living* Aetherwood (dead wood loses its properties within days)
- Requires physical contact for most operations
- Extended use causes fatigue and, in extreme cases, "root-lock"
## Root-Lock
A dangerous condition where the practitioner's consciousness becomes trapped in the Aetherwood network. Symptoms include:
- Catatonic state
- Bark-like patches on skin
- In fatal cases, full transformation
## Known Practitioners
- [[Ennix]] - Master practitioner
- [[Kazalt]] - Untrained natural talent
