Rune Energy

What is Rune Energy?
''Rune Force. Rune Abilities. Rune Reactor. Rune Points. Rune Prana. The list goes on and on, but they all at their basis are one thing. They are the upspringing of Runic Energy, an energy source that has existed for untold generations, but was never native to Norad. Runic Energy is a byproduct of the Native Dragons, designed to fill the runes of the land, and thus keep Norad alive. The energy originates from the Forest of Beginnings, and is a part of every Runic Being, from Native Dragon, to common Goblin. Races of Norad are slightly Runic, as Runic Energy is utilized in the form of Rune Abilities, powerful skills that can take the form of weapon attacks, or what appears to be magic. Rune Abilities, as well as other tasks that deal in Runic Energy, require Rune Points, the Mana of the world, if you will. ''

''Native Dragons produce Runic Energy naturally, by converting other energy types into from the cells in their body. Excess energy is vented, and over time, has seeped into the land, tying to the Forest of Beginnings, the origin of Runic Energy. Over the untold centuries since the first Runemons appeared, mankind, elven, and dwarven have learned to work alongside Runic Energy, harnessing its power. And with the recent advent of the Dragonic Empire, Runic Energy is being utilized far more than ever before, in the form of the powerful Rune Reactor, the Runic Version of a Nuclear Power Plant. ''

''By simulating the conditions in which a Native Dragon’s body produces Runic Energy, the Reactor can harness this power, and turn it into a fuel source for all of Norad. Right now, only the Heartlands runs off the main Reactor, but more reactors are planned for the future. But even with this powerful energy, there are darker aspects to it. Runic Energy, by chance, or perhaps by some higher design, is naturally at odds to the Chaos Energy produced by the Chaos Emeralds, and by beings of Chaos. It's also implied that it can’t work with Sol Energy, due to the Sol Emeralds being similar to Chaos Energy. ''

''Either way, the two types, when placed in close proximity, will, much like matter and anti-matter, seek each other out, and cause a massive explosion, which increases based on how much energy is involved. Attempts to harness this power has ended in failure. It should be noted that large amounts of Chaos and/or Runic Energy is needed to start such a chain reaction. However, at the end of the day, Runic Energy is the backbone of Norad, the source of life, and while anyone can access it, it takes time to master it. ''

Just remember that everything has that dark side…
 * 1) For a list of Rune Abilites, refer to Rune Abilities.