Magic
How magic works
Magic in the Honor’s History Universe works similar to how it works in DnD 5e.
Where things (may) differ, is the history of how The Weave came to be and how exactly that has impacted the world.
The weave is quite literally the threads that weave together creating the fabric of reality. When a magic caster casts their spell they are interacting with these threads and manipulating them into the desired effect.
Different casters interact with these threads in their own ways. Some, like sorcerers, are born with an innate ability to touch these threads. Others, like wizards, have to spend years studying their craft. Others, like paladins, warlocks, and clerics, gain their abilities from their relationship with various gods and patrons.
While there are different ways to interact with these threads, spells typically take at least one, or a combination, of the following:
Specific and precise physical movements.
Arcane incantations.
Materials that empower the above enough to manipulate The Weave.
Objects may also be imbued with magical powers in various degrees of potency. Creatures, foods, and liquids can also be enchanted.
The Weave has always existed. However, the beginnings of The Weave are thought to have been far out of reach for any mortals, and the fabric more tightly woven. This would have made magic only available to extremely powerful beings and creatures.
This changed when Mystra, Goddess of Magic, and her allies banded together to defeat a great evil. These Gods manipulated The Weave in ways that had never been done. When the battle was over, the great evil was defeated and contained.
However, they had put an incredible amount of stress onto The Weave, causing it to change into what it exists as today. Mere mortals could now pull upon the strands, and bend them to their will.