Ley Lines: The Deep Rivers of Mana

Imperial Academy of Natural Philosophy Department of Magical Geography

Natural Characteristics

Flow Mechanics

• Moves from high to low mana concentration
• Primarily flows horizontally through deep crustal layers
• Exhibits constant vertical "evaporation" effect
• Generally stable with minimal course changes
• Forms complex networks similar to underground river systems

Depth & Accessibility

• Majority flow at significant depths
• Extremely rare surface accessibility (11 confirmed locations globally)
• Natural avulsion rare due to depth and geological stability
• Vertical emanations contribute to surface magical atmosphere

Mapping & Detection

Measurement Methods

• Requires specialized detection equipment
• Can be mapped through resonance testing
• Provides stable reference points for runic work
• Regular surveys needed for precise locations

Known Surface Access Points

• Founders Academy (Northern Continent)
• Heart of the Great Sand Sea
• Twin Points in the Wild Lands
• Empire of the Golden Dawn
• Southern Empire of Urudu
• Tuktan Access Point
• Esmeldara Location
• Three Points in the Feral and Untamed Lands
• Deep Ocean Points (associated with Deepsong Leviathan territories)

Academic Understanding

Research Status

• Full mapping still incomplete
• Depth makes detailed study challenging
• Surface effects can be measured
• Flow patterns partially understood

Historical Impact

• Influenced early settlement patterns
• Contributed to locations of major cities
• Affected development of magical institutions
• Natural concentration of magical talent in proximity

Practical Applications

Runic Engineering

• Used as baseline for measurements
• Provides stable magical reference points
• Essential for complex array design
• Influences placement of major magical workings

Academic Considerations

• Critical for magical academy placement
• Research requires significant depth access
• Surface access points strictly controlled
• No political or commercial exploitation permitted

Conservation & Protection

Academic Control

• Surface access points under neutral academic control
• No military or commercial exploitation allowed
• Research access strictly regulated
• Safety protocols rigorously enforced

Natural Preservation

• Minimal interference policy
• Focus on observation and study
• Protection of natural flow patterns
• Preservation of surrounding ecosystems

Note: This document represents current academic understanding of ley line systems. It is not to be used for commercial or political purposes.