Long ago there was a society on Sosaria which was enlightened and adept in the ways of magic. We don't know who they were, or why they disappeared, but remnants of their language live on as the words of power. The words of power are syllable utterances designed to help a mage focus his concentration. Some scholars have speculated that the words of power have the power to release and bind ether, but most now discount this theory.

These are the Words of Power and their ancient meanings:

In example, the spell "In Lor" Simply means "Create Light". Other spells are not so literal "Flam Sanct" literally means "Fire Protection". The words of power should give you some idea as to the effect of a spell, however.

There are some other words of power which are not commonly used in spellcasting, but a keen adventurer may find useful. These words are most commonly used as "key words" to unlock a magical barrier, as their true meanings have been lost to the ages.

Though not technically words of power, The Mantras for each of the Virtues are also part of the same ancient language: