The brain is both the processor and producer of magic.
Mana flows through the body along specific channels, and the points where it exits into one's weapon or tool are called mana nodes.
When someone uses magic, their subconscious mind keeps the mana flowing automatically. If a mage had to consciously command every drop of mana, they'd never survive a real fight—their mind would be too busy to focus on anything else.
That's why the subconscious is such a delicate part of one's mind. Disturb it, and you could lose the ability to channel magic altogether.
In the fifth thread, a magical link is formed between a person's Gate and their weapon.
The Gate is the boundary between the conscious and subconscious mind. Once this link is in place, you can summon your weapon anytime, anywhere. Your control over magic—whether elemental power, spells, or the weapon itself—grows immensely. You begin to feel as if you and your armament are one.
