Sin Magic

Sin magic, or the Curse of Sin, is the power of aberrant depravity that manifests in magi who succumb to human vice, usually from an early age. A curse placed on humanity by fallen angels, or so it is whispered, sin mages are fearful entities and utter slaves to the vice they represent. Granted the power to perpetrate their crimes indefinitely, they have become a scourge on mankind and wellsprings of corruption across the land.

No sin mage is able to willingly give up their power. Some may be able to resist the call temporarily, but if confronted with an actual threat, the curse binds them to react and immerse themselves ever deeper. Like an addiction, sin magic feeds on the magi's very essence and the rush of emotion from indulging their vice fuels their arts further, driving them to ever greater atrocities. The stronger the magi grows and the more they exercise their power, the more maddening the curse of sin becomes.

Despite the inherent dangers of sin magic, the Curse of Sin -if it even is a true curse- grants enviable powers.

Effects Of Sin Magic
Sin magic is nothing more than the sheer, condensed power of a flaw of humanity, able to be warped and wielded by the cursed. Capable of acts beyond the norm, the manipulation of these powers can lead to fantastic results. Devouring souls, twisting the minds of others, empowering the body beyond human possibility: All of these effects are fantastically real, and terrifying in the hands of the cursed. Inherently, they must do ill with them.
 * PRIDE: Causes the body to regenerate at a rapid rate, able to survive normally fatal blows with ease.
 * WRATH: Strengthens the body beyond the normal limit of a magi, granting immense strength.
 * GREED: Using the power of Greed, the Sin Magi is able to go so far as to 'claim' parts of the enemies power as their own, hoarding it.
 * ENVY: Able to change shape at will. Their Envy even going so far as being able to steal the enemies spells for themselves, temporarily.
 * GLUTTONY: Able to consume the enemy, assimilating part of their power and adding it to the Magis own.
 * LUST: Able to enthrall those around them with magical powers, as well as rumored to be able to stay eternally beautiful.
 * SLOTH: Instills a feeling of laziness to those around, slowing both itself and the enemy.

Being publicly known as a sin mage is reason enough to be put to death. Though, a measure of fear can keep all but the most mad or brave at bay.

Known Sin Mages
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