Healing

Healing magic, or restorative magic, replicates and repairs organic tissue through physical contact.

Discovered for the first time in Laures shortly after the First Rebellion, it is believed that healing magic emerged as a product of organic independence from the Nexus’ technological aid. Doctors were (and remain) scarce, and most organics were forced to take matters into their own hands or succumb to attrition in the harsh climate.

Concept
Organics had been aware for some time of the subtle physiological differences between Thaetans and Earthlings through standard check-ups and health problems that manifested later in life, even affecting the first generation of Earth-born organics. Vision and breathing problems commonly affected Thaetans, though these were easily alleviated through the implementation of mandatory chips. More peculiar was the change to their eccrine glands and the new hormone they produced. Laurean scientists were baffled by a change that seemed to do nothing to help or hinder organic function, until healing—the first of the three discovered magics—came about by the sheer force of human tenacity.

These modified glands, located throughout the body, can synthesise an invisible, scentless chemical that has the ability to influence organic material. Because of the nature of the magic, healing works best through skin-to-skin contact--though not necessary; its range is limited, and becomes useless if the healer’s body is any further than an arm’s length from their target. This holds true for any healer, regardless of their level of proficiency.

A clear mind is invaluable, and most healers are versed in meditation techniques, as wandering thoughts can lead to terrible mistakes. Stories of infection evading immunity chips, irreparable mutation, and death from shock have circulated as long as organics have been using healing magic.

Special licence is required in order to publicly practise healing within the city of Laures. This licence is obtained after competency tests with a government-approved mentor, and cannot be foregone. Outside of Laures, however, there are no laws preventing healers from practising on whomever they please.

Organics without filter and immunity chips require frequent medical to function normally. Unchipped citizens are nearly unheard of in Laures due to mandatory laws in place, though this becomes issue in the remote villages that litter the Laurean Mountain Range.

Progression
As a healer gains knowledge through trial or mentorship, they refine their ability to zone in on the inner workings of the organic body and the symptoms of disease. Educated doctors make excellent mentors and are among the most skilled of healers. Most people that discover or are taught the basics their abilities without proper educational background, or someone to properly guide them, rarely pass the rudimentary levels of healing.