Marjal

Marjal is one of the four original tribes of men, the ancestors of the people of Abeth, the others being Gerant, Hunska, and Quantal. The traits of the Marjal bloodlines sometimes show in the current population. They are able to tap into lessor magics. The most common example is Shadow-Working, the ability to render oneself virtually invisible; a dangerous variation is a Rending-Shadow which tears flesh and has no physical defence. But there's a wider variety of talents: affinity with animals, turning a man's mind, fire-working, rock-working, etc. Some rare people also have innate abilities such as Flaw-Blades, an invisible weapon or shield. Marjal traits are much more common than Quantal, and are trained in various institutions: the Ancestor Church including the convent of Sweet Mercy, The Academy, and the Noi-Guin. Those with Marjal traits include Nona Grey, Ruli, Markus, Yisht, Zole Willum and Chara.