Magis

The Magis ( ᒲᔑ⊣╎ᓭ ) are an inter-dimensional species that arrived to the Overworld continents a few thousand years after the apparition of human life. They have spread all around the world of Rathnir, gathering in the continents surrounding their arrival point.

Origins
Most legends about the Old Universe ( 𝙹ꖎ↸ ⚍リ╎⍊ᒷ∷ᓭᒷ ) describe the Ancient Magis as possessing extremely advanced magic-like technologies and deep connection to the Glint ( ⊣ꖎ╎リℸ ̣ ). According to legend the Old Universe was destroyed by a the conflict between their supremes, the Eternal Blaze ( ʖꖎᔑ⨅ᒷ ) and the Perpetual End ( ᒷリ↸ᒷ∷ ).

Both deities fighting for the reign of all dimensions caused the universe to collapse on itself in an unprecedented cataclysm, bringing the Ancient Magis to the verge of extinction. It is said that a new supreme had a metempsychosis (reincarnation) in the Overworld as the Withering Divine ( ∴╎ℸ ̣ ⍑ᒷ∷ ) and brought  the remaining survivors to Sørligste in Rathnir.

Stranded in an unknown world and facing a harsh new environment, most of the survivors perished during the first few decades. The remaining Ancient Magis split into different groups, many stayed in the continent of their arrival.

Over the centuries, small groups of Magi, following the new supreme's promise for a new universe to settle, migrated to nearby continents, merging with the Overworld inhabitants, passing on their knowledge of immortality and sharing their technology in the form of enchantments. Nowadays different Magi ethnic groups or sub-races can be found all around Rathnir.

The Glint
The Glint is considered by the Magis the universal vital energy that is present in all matter. It is the Magi's main source of power and technology advancements commonly called 'magic' in the Overworld. The Ancient Magis used to be able to use the Glint in all sorts of ways before The Great Collapse of the Old Universe. Nowadays however, they can only use the Glint in the form of enchantments and potions. Other uses of the Glint include the ability to travel between dimensions, the extension of life and even the complete avoiding of death.

The knowledge of the Glint has quickly was shared with humans and other races a long time ago and has ever since spread around the world, allowing everyone to use it. Nonetheless, Magis remain the most skilled users of the Glint due to their deep natural connection with it.