The ability to possess a power system ambiguously resembling to magic . Sub-power of Esoteric Physiology. Combination of Supernatural Manipulation and Special Power. Opposite to Pseudoscience Manipulation. Not to be confused with Magic.
Also Called
- Ambiguous/Esoteric/Undefined/Unknown Power System
- Pseudo-Magic
Capabilities
Users wield a esoteric and enigmatic power system that works nearly similar to "magic", but it is by no means nothing of the sort, granting semi-magic like qualities such as spell casting but it’s comes from their own source of power that they channels like actual magic but it’s not. Due to it not being true magic, users may not be at the mercy of the usual draw backs of a user of of true magic. They may have their own universe's equivalent or non at all.
Applications
General
- Various Supernatural Powers and Abilities.
Detailed
- Energy Manipulation
- Augmentation
- Psionics
- Life-Force Manipulation
- Elemental Manipulation
- Abilities similar to (but not) Voodoo
- Abilities similar to (but not) Occultism
- Abilities similar to (but not) Magic
Variations
- Alchemy: Some forms of Alchemy isn't based in magic but does display magic-like applications.
- Esoteric Energy Manipulation: Users may be utilizing esoteric energy to achieve such feats.
- Energy Manipulation: Users may be intricately manipulating energy.
- Quantum Manipulation: Users may be user of Quantum Manipulation due to quantum's nature of being able to control how matter & energy directly interact & react.
Limitations
- Like Magic, users have to practice and learn like any other skill.
- Overuse of their power may put strain on the user's body and mind.
- The users of Counter will be effective against them.
- Users of Counter-Force Manipulation will be the most effective against them.
Known Users
- Magic Users (Soul Eater)
- Demons (Demon Slayer:Kimetsu no Yaiba)
- Jujutsu Sorcerers (JUJTSU KAISEN)
- Sebastian Druid (Marvel Comics)
- Force Users (Star Wars franchise)
- Sith Magic-users (Star Wars franchise)
- Ki Users (Dragon Ball series)
- Nen Users (Hunter x Hunter)
- Yuga Khan - Source Manipulation (DC Comics)
- Shazam when empowered by New Gods - Source manipulation (DC Comics)
- Orion (New Earth) - Astro Force (DC Comics)
- Revenants Gifts (Code Vein)