Those sort of manipulations is one view on magics, but they are in no way the only magics. The playing field will never truly be equal when magic is discussed, as it is able to be seen or thought of in many different ways.

Some types of magic have no divisions. Others are divided by effect. Others are divided by element. And some a divided by what they manipulate. I believe it is really ultimately up to the thread creator to define the RP's magics in a manner which can be understood.

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