The Star system is divided into 9 different categories, both mage and warrior alike use the Star System as it is built upon Mana.
Through the use of mana, be it exterior channeling or internal infusion, one can create magical phenomenon such as a Fireball or an abnormaly powerful body.
Each individual is born with an elemental affinity which determines the color of the mana.
Red for Fire.
Blue for Water
Green for Wind
Purple for Poison
White for Light
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As one's Mana grows denser and more powerful (through different means such as, training, continuous usage or simply naturally) the color of the Mana becomes more intense until it reaches a point where the Mana glows.
The Mana's state of becoming more intense can be classified into 3 stages.
Shaded — at this stage, the affinity's color is faint but visible, it is considered the entry level of each Stars.
Shining — at this stage, the affinity's color is clearly visible, it is considered the mid level of each Stars.
Radiant — at this stage, the mana emits affinity-colored light, it is considered by most as the third and final stage of each Stars.
Star Condensation — Some people consider it as it's own separate stage due to the time it takes to form a star is not inferior to the time it takes to go from stage to stage.
When the mana starts to glow and pulse with energy, a process named Star Condensation begins. The excessively dense and powerful mana combines to create a Mana Star.
Upon the successful creation of a Mana Star, a star will appear on one's body as well as one in their mana. After the condensation of a star, one's mana will go back to the Shaded phase, this process can be done upto 7 times.
It was mentioned that the Star system had 9 categories and here they are :
Starless
1 Star
2 Stars
3 Stars
4 Stars
5 Stars
6 Stars
7 Stars
Transcendent
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At 7 stars, when someone reaches the glowing phase, we don't talk about condensing stars anymore— the body, the mana and the stars merges together to attain a Transcendent form.
At the Transcendent stage, no more Stars, and the mana glows permanently granting one eternal life.
Who knows if it's ture tho as Transcendent are widely considered as some myth...
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And yes, a Starless at the condensation stage can be confused with a Transcendent, it was intended.