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Ethernano (エーテルナノ Ēterunano) is the term coined to name particles of Magic.

Description[]

Ethernano dwells inside all living organisms, the Earth and throughout the atmosphere. Nobody knows when Magic began, or how Ethernano originated. To utilize Magic, a Mage must use their (as the case may be) power. Ethernano is the source of Magic Power for all Mages.[1][2]

Precht absorbing Ethernano

Precht absorbing Ethernano while meditating.

To obtain Ethernano, the Mages in training must undergo intense meditation as the most effective means of absorbing it from the air around them. Training their own Nervous System and Wisdom for Magic, thus becoming a become a vessel for Magic Power. Every Mage has a "container" inside their body where the Ethernano is stored that determines the limits of their Magic Power. If the case becomes empty, Ethernano will automatically come from the atmosphere and enters the Mage's body and after a while, their Magic Power is restored. The amount and size varies between individuals, one can expand their through further meditation training.[3][4]

Erza activates Second Origin

Erza activates Second Origin.

However, recent studies have identified another part of the Mages' Magic "container" that isn't normally used, and contains their dormant power called the Second Origin (二番原(セカンド・オリジン) Sekando Orijin). If the power within this second container is released, then the Mage will receive an enormous boost in Magic Power, able to cast more powerful spells, as well as gaining increased magical stamina.[5] The Mages also can wait until the right moment to unleash the Magic Power of their Second Origin in order to gain an advantage in the battle.[6]

Over the centuries, the density of Ethernano in the environment increases gradually, especially in the last 400 years.[7]

Effects[]

Ethernano acts similar to radiation, where there is a safe limit of it that beings can handle before experiencing adverse side effects. As such, Living organisms cannot live in areas of extremely concentrated Ethernano, as it apparently has detrimental effects upon the structure of the body.[8] An untrained Human who gains too much Ethernano into their bodies will cause to go ill with a high fever.[9] As Magic is tied to a Mage’s life-force, over use of Magic Power to near depletion also decreases the Mages stamina and becomes exhausted. Years of overexerting their Magic Power causes the body to develop a malignant mass in the form of an Anti-Ethernano Tumor.[10]

The usage of Ethernano can be rendered ineffective when in the presence of any Anti-Magic effects, such as Magic Sealing Stones that prevents a Mage from using their Magic[11] and various kinds of Nullification Magic that negates and disperses the spell casted.[12]

Makarov and injured Freed

A Mage suffering from Magic Deficiency Disease.

In more fatal cases such as Magical Barrier Particles, also known as Anti-Ethernano, can deprive those of Ethernano by feeding on it and contaminating it, thus causing anyone submerged in it to be poisoned and weakening their Magic Power.[13] Should the amount of Ethernano within living beings be nearly gone, they are subjected to Magic Deficiency Disease, where they suffer great pain and potentially death unless properly treated.[14]

Ethernano can be transferred from one Mage to another, typically through physical contact under normal means, thus increasing the receiver’s Magic Power and output of their spells. The more Magic Power is put into a spell, the stronger and more effective it becomes.[15]

In areas on Earth Land with a naturally high enough yet safe concentrations of Ethernano can have unique effects on the environment, they can coalesce together crystals big enough to be visible, all while pouring down in a similar manner to snow and treated as such.[16] The quantity of Ethernano varies between alternate worlds, either having too little or an over abundance of Ethernano, both present their own difficulties. While also having unique environment due to Ethernano such as floating islands.[17][18]

Ethernanos contain all sorts of different elements and power, including fire. If a Dragon Slayer's element mixes with highly-concentrated Ethernano, the Dragon Slayer can eat it to achieve their Dragon Force.[19]

Magical Items[]

Ultear's communication lacrima

Lacrima, a Magic Item.

Mages who utilize Magic Items apply the Ethernano in their bodies to activate their effects.[20] Ethernano can be solidified into a substance known as Lacrima, a form of crystalized material with varying magical capabilities depending on its usage.[21] Lacrimas are sometimes made into a Magic Items or implanted into them while acting as a battery without relying on the user’s own internal power.[22][23]

References[]

  1. Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 157, Page 13
  2. Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 235, Page 11
  3. Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 261, Page 9
  4. Fairy Tail Anime: Episode 272
  5. Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 263, Page 19
  6. Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 321, Page 14
  7. Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 465, Page 12
  8. Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 254, Page 18
  9. Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 241, Pages 13-14
  10. Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 502, Page 17
  11. Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 162, Pages 15-16
  12. Fairy Tail Anime: Episode 131
  13. Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 358, Pages 12-14
  14. Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 468, Pages 12-15
  15. Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 253, Page 11
  16. Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Manga: Chapter 1, Pages 12-14
  17. Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 169, Pages 13-14
  18. Fairy Tail 100 Years Quest Manga: Chapter 68, Pages 2-3
  19. Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 98, Pages 4-6
  20. Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 236, Pages 14-15
  21. Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 94, Page 9
  22. Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 174, Page 3
  23. Fairy Tail Zero Manga: Chapter 2, Pages 16-17
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