Magic

Magic refers to the act of manipulating iether to create or affect energy and/or matter.

Iethereal Magic
All forms of magic are acts of creating or manipulating energy or matter. Khimaerians are able to create matter/energy based on their chroma, and can manipulate iether of similar color or type, though that is much more difficult.

Using magic drains the chroma from iether, returning it to its inaccessible, universal state. It is a power of the soul

Effects on Self
Magic can be used just fine without becoming a monster, though the more powerful one is, the higher the chance for transformation.

The more magic is practiced, the more powerful a soul will become. Magical strength of a soul is determined by how quickly and how effectively it chromatizes iether.

Overusing magic can destabilize vitha, causing ill effects to one's body and mental health.

For espira, it's very hard to overuse since their souls are unimaginably powerful, but if they did their body of iether would destabilize and possibly disperse. The soul, then, would be vulnerable. And with nothing to keep it rooted, it may also disperse into wherever souls go. (I haven't decided. Probably the ietherial plane as well.)

Ranking
Magical acts are ranked by Iriae.