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'''Mana''' (alternatively spelled as '''Manna'''{{Refn|[[:File:Dwayne_McDuffie_Sun_March_29,_2009_5_40_pm_-_Q&A.png]]|group = DM|name = DM1}}{{Refn|[[:File:Dwayne_McDuffie_Tue_Sep_28,_2010_10_41_am_-_Q&A.png]]|group = DM|name = DM2}}{{Refn|[[:File:Darkstar's Powers.PNG]]|group = DM|name = DM3}}) is the supernatural substance that is the essence of [[Magic (Classic)|magic]] and life itself. Theoretically, any sapiant species can potentially learn to manipulate mana through study and practice.{{Refn|group = DM|name = DM1}} While anyone can learn to harness mana, [[Anodite]]s, a race of "energy beings," are entirely comprised of mana and thus have a strong innate capacity for manipulating it.
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'''Mana''' (alternatively spelled as '''Manna'''){{Refn|[[:File:Dwayne_McDuffie_Sun_March_29,_2009_5_40_pm_-_Q&A.png]]|group = DM|name = DM1}}{{Refn|[[:File:Dwayne_McDuffie_Tue_Sep_28,_2010_10_41_am_-_Q&A.png]]|group = DM|name = DM2}}{{Refn|[[:File:Darkstar's Powers.PNG]]|group = DM|name = DM3}} is the supernatural substance that is the essence of [[Magic (Classic)|magic]] and life itself. Theoretically, any sapient species can potentially learn to manipulate mana through study and practice.{{Refn|group = DM|name = DM1}} While anyone can learn to harness mana, [[Anodite]]s, a race of "energy beings", are entirely comprised of mana and thus have a strong innate capacity for manipulating it.
   
 
According to [[Charmcaster (Classic)|Charmcaster]], all the mana in the universe flows from [[Ledgerdomain]].<ref name="WTMH">''[[Where the Magic Happens]]''</ref><ref name="MI">''[[Mystery, Incorporeal]]''</ref>
  
According to [[Charmcaster (Classic)|Charmcaster]], all the mana in the universe flows from [[Ledgerdomain]].<ref name="WTMH">''[[Where the Magic Happens]]''</ref><ref name="MI">''[[Mystery, Incorporeal]]''</ref>
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===Magic===
  
===Magic===
 
{{Main|Magic (Classic)}}
  
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The magic constantly utilized by both fifteen-year-old [[Charmcaster (Classic)|Charmcaster]] and ten-year-old Gwen in the [[Ben 10|original series]] is actually derived from mana and that skilled humans like Charmcaster are capable of harnessing it. According to [[Gwen Tennyson (Classic)|Gwen]], what Charmcaster and [[Hex (Classic)|Hex]] refer to as magic is powered by mana.<ref name="WTMH">''[[Where the Magic Happens]]''</ref>
  
The magic constantly utilized by both fifteen-year-old [[Charmcaster (Classic)|Charmcaster]] and ten-year-old Gwen in the [[Ben 10|original series]] is actually derived from mana and that skilled humans like Charmcaster are capable of harnessing it. According to [[Gwen Tennyson (Classic)|Gwen]], what Charmcaster and [[Hex (Classic)|Hex]] refer to as magic is powered by mana.<ref name="WTMH">''[[Where the Magic Happens]]''</ref>
   
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A key distinction is that this form of mana manipulation relies on the casting of spells; a "spell" being the word used to signify the means employed to carry out a magical action. A spell can consist of a ritual action, a set of words, a verse, a gesture or any combination of these. Some spells may require celestial events (e.g. a full moon<ref>''[[In Charm's Way]]''</ref> or a solar eclipse<ref>''[[Tough Luck]]''</ref>), and the use of talismans, potions and other ingredients to manipulate reality.
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A key distinction is that this form of mana manipulation relies on the casting of spells; a "spell" being the word used to signify the means employed to carry out a magical action. A spell can consist of a ritual action, a set of words, a verse, a gesture or any combination of these. Some spells may require celestial events (e.g. a full moon<ref>''[[In Charm's Way]]''</ref> or a solar eclipse)<ref>''[[Tough Luck]]''</ref>, and the use of talismans, potions and other ingredients to manipulate reality.
   
 
===Energy Projection===
  
===Energy Projection===
 
[[File:WtMH_(75).png|thumb|200px]]
  
[[File:WtMH_(75).png|thumb|200px]]
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Mana can be used in its raw form - as pure energy - for a variety of effects. Mana can be projected as concussive force as well as heat<ref name="GCBC">''[[Good Copy, Bad Copy]]''</ref><ref>''[[The Final Battle: Part 1]]''</ref>, light<ref>''[[Ben 10 Returns: Part 1]]''</ref><ref name=GT>''[[Ghost Town]]''</ref>, and even electricity<ref>''[[Enemy of My Frenemy]]''</ref>; whether mana can be projected as other forms of electromagnetic energy is unknown. Mana can also be used to create energy constructs such as shields, domes, platforms or stepping-stones. Mana constructs are airtight, seen when Gwen used a mana bubble to deprive [[Rath (Classic)|Rath]] of air<ref>''[[Con of Rath]]''</ref> and when she used a mana bubble to put out a fire.<ref>''[[Simian Says]]''</ref> Constructs made out of mana seem to have similar properties to either glass or what appears to be metal. Experinced users seems to be able to vary the tensile strength of their mana shields to some extent, rendering it soft and yielding enough to cushion their fall from a great height.<ref>''[[If All Else Fails]]''</ref> Mana constructs can be summoned by any part of the user's body (e.g. arms, legs, and feet).<ref name="GT" /><ref>''[[Vengeance of Vilgax: Part 1]]''</ref>
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Mana can be used in its raw form - as pure energy - for a variety of effects. Mana can be projected as a concussive force as well as heat<ref name="GCBC">''[[Good Copy, Bad Copy]]''</ref><ref>''[[The Final Battle: Part 1]]''</ref>, light<ref>''[[Ben 10 Returns: Part 1]]''</ref><ref name="GT">''[[Ghost Town]]''</ref>, and even electricity<ref>''[[Enemy of My Frenemy]]''</ref>; whether mana can be projected as other forms of electromagnetic energy is unknown. Mana can also be used to create energy constructs such as shields, domes, platforms or stepping-stones. Mana constructs are airtight, seen when Gwen used a mana bubble to deprive [[Rath (Classic)|Rath]] of air<ref>''[[Con of Rath]]''</ref> and when she used a mana bubble to put out a fire.<ref>''[[Simian Says]]''</ref> Constructs made out of mana seem to have similar properties to either glass or what appears to be metal. Experienced users seem to be able to vary the tensile strength of their mana shields to some extent, rendering it soft and yielding enough to cushion their fall from a great height.<ref>''[[If All Else Fails]]''</ref> Mana constructs can be summoned by any part of the user's body (e.g. arms, legs, and feet).<ref name="GT" /><ref>''[[Vengeance of Vilgax: Part 1]]''</ref>
   
 
===Aura Reading and Dowsing===
  
===Aura Reading and Dowsing===
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==Etymology==
  
==Etymology==
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*The word "mana" is derived from "manna," a food that fell from the sky in the Bible, keeping the Hebrews alive, in much the same way as mana is a life force for all beings.
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*The word "mana" is derived from "manna", a food that fell from the sky in the Bible, keeping the Hebrews alive, in much the same way as mana is a life force for all beings.
   
 
==Trivia==
  
==Trivia==
 
*Mana is a very high-quality energy.<ref>''[[Couples Retreat]]''</ref>
  
*Mana is a very high-quality energy.<ref>''[[Couples Retreat]]''</ref>
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*Mana is multidimensional.<ref>''[[The Ultimate Enemy: Part 2]]''</ref>
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*While one doesn't necessarily need mana to live, if you live you produce mana.{{Refn|group = DM|name = DM2}}
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*While one doesn't necessarily need mana to live, if they live they produce mana.{{Refn|group = DM|name = DM2}}
 
*Life energy is a subset of mana.{{Refn|[[:File:KBS Kevin.PNG]]|group = DM}}
  
*Life energy is a subset of mana.{{Refn|[[:File:KBS Kevin.PNG]]|group = DM}}
 
*There are other mana users on Earth than the ones who are known.{{Refn|[[:File:Other Mana Users.PNG]]|group = DM}}
  
*There are other mana users on Earth than the ones who are known.{{Refn|[[:File:Other Mana Users.PNG]]|group = DM}}
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*[[Anodite]]s, a race of "energy beings", are entirely comprised of mana and can freely manipulate it to their every whim. [[Human (Classic)|humans]] and [[Geochelone Aerio]]s can be taught to manipulate mana to a lesser degree than Anodites.
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*[[Anodite]]s, a race of "energy beings", are entirely comprised of mana and can freely manipulate it to their every whim. [[Human (Classic)|Humans]] and [[Geochelone Aerio]]s can be taught to manipulate mana to a lesser degree than Anodites.
 
**Absorbing an Anodite's powers doesn't mean one is capable of manipulating mana in all its forms, meaning that mana is a power that one needs to study.
  
**Absorbing an Anodite's powers doesn't mean one is capable of manipulating mana in all its forms, meaning that mana is a power that one needs to study.
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*[[Geochelone Aerio]]s can't be harmed by mana.<ref>''[[Map of Infinity (Episode)|Map of Infinity]]''</ref>
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*[[Geochelone Aerio]]s can't be harmed by mana, and additionally can learn to use it faster than some other species.<ref>''[[Map of Infinity (Episode)|Map of Infinity]]''</ref>
 
*[[Ectonurite]]s are the only known species who do not have mana present in them.<ref name="MI" />
  
*[[Ectonurite]]s are the only known species who do not have mana present in them.<ref name="MI" />
 
*[[Verdona]] made mention of a mana field and, aside from it being used as a method for communication, very little is known about it.
  
*[[Verdona]] made mention of a mana field and, aside from it being used as a method for communication, very little is known about it.
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*According to Verdona, most of her corporeal descendants did not inherit "the spark", the catalyst that allows for the innate ability to control and manipulate mana.<ref name="WALGMO" />
  
*According to Verdona, most of her corporeal descendants did not inherit "the spark", the catalyst that allows for the innate ability to control and manipulate mana.<ref name="WALGMO" />
 
*[[Celestialsapien]]s can't manipulate mana directly. They would have to alter the universe to change the nature of mana first.{{Refn|[[:File:Matt_Wayne_Mon_Sep_05,_2011_10_14_am_Q&A.png]]|group = MW|name = MW}}
  
*[[Celestialsapien]]s can't manipulate mana directly. They would have to alter the universe to change the nature of mana first.{{Refn|[[:File:Matt_Wayne_Mon_Sep_05,_2011_10_14_am_Q&A.png]]|group = MW|name = MW}}
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*Mana in its purest form is pink. However, there have been a few exceptions:{{Refn|group = DM|name = DM3}}
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*Mana in its purest form is pink.{{Refn|group = DM|name = DM3}} However, there have been a few exceptions:
 
**Due to not manipulating it directly and being badly trained, Gwen's mana was blue in the original series.{{Refn|[[:File:Badly-Trained Anodites.PNG]]|group = DM}}
  
**Due to not manipulating it directly and being badly trained, Gwen's mana was blue in the original series.{{Refn|[[:File:Badly-Trained Anodites.PNG]]|group = DM}}
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**Since she's a better magician than Gwen, Charmcaster's mana has always been pink.
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**Since she was a better magician than Gwen in their youth, Charmcaster's magic was more pure (i.e. her mana was pink/purple).
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**Hex's own evil adds impurities to the mana he manipulates, so he has never been shown to manipulate "pure" mana.
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**Hex's own evil adds impurities to the mana he manipulates, hence he doesn't manipulate "pure" mana.
   
 
==References==
  
==References==

Revision as of 19:35, 21 June 2020

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Mana (alternatively spelled as Manna)[DM 1][DM 2][DM 3] is the supernatural substance that is the essence of magic and life itself. Theoretically, any sapient species can potentially learn to manipulate mana through study and practice.[DM 1] While anyone can learn to harness mana, Anodites, a race of "energy beings", are entirely comprised of mana and thus have a strong innate capacity for manipulating it.

According to Charmcaster, all the mana in the universe flows from Ledgerdomain.[1][2]

Known Uses

Magic

Main article: Magic (Classic)

The magic constantly utilized by both fifteen-year-old Charmcaster and ten-year-old Gwen in the original series is actually derived from mana and that skilled humans like Charmcaster are capable of harnessing it. According to Gwen, what Charmcaster and Hex refer to as magic is powered by mana.[1]

A key distinction is that this form of mana manipulation relies on the casting of spells; a "spell" being the word used to signify the means employed to carry out a magical action. A spell can consist of a ritual action, a set of words, a verse, a gesture or any combination of these. Some spells may require celestial events (e.g. a full moon[3] or a solar eclipse)[4], and the use of talismans, potions and other ingredients to manipulate reality.

Energy Projection

WtMH (75)

Mana can be used in its raw form - as pure energy - for a variety of effects. Mana can be projected as a concussive force as well as heat[5][6], light[7][8], and even electricity[9]; whether mana can be projected as other forms of electromagnetic energy is unknown. Mana can also be used to create energy constructs such as shields, domes, platforms or stepping-stones. Mana constructs are airtight, seen when Gwen used a mana bubble to deprive Rath of air[10] and when she used a mana bubble to put out a fire.[11] Constructs made out of mana seem to have similar properties to either glass or what appears to be metal. Experienced users seem to be able to vary the tensile strength of their mana shields to some extent, rendering it soft and yielding enough to cushion their fall from a great height.[12] Mana constructs can be summoned by any part of the user's body (e.g. arms, legs, and feet).[8][13]

Aura Reading and Dowsing

GCBC (279)

By reading another's aura, one can discern certain information surrounding said individual (e.g. their emotional state, intentions, truthfulness and illness).[14] Dowsing is a related technique for tracking organic life through objects they have touched via their mana energy signature and finding out what he or she is doing at the time. According to Gwen, this form of tracking doesn't work well in an area with few living things and too many machines.[5]

Limited Reality Warping

Altering reality is probably the most extreme display of power derived from mana, and this has only ever been shown by Verdona. She was seen fixing a broken glass at Gwen's house, creating strong duct tape around Ben's mouth, conjuring/dissipating a disco ball, and repairing Gwen's home when it was damaged during their fight with a mere snap of her fingers. The latter also shifted Ben and Kevin back to their conventional forms.[15]

Known Users

Etymology

  • The word "mana" is derived from "manna", a food that fell from the sky in the Bible, keeping the Hebrews alive, in much the same way as mana is a life force for all beings.

Trivia

  • Mana is a very high-quality energy.[16]
  • Mana is multidimensional.[17]
  • While one doesn't necessarily need mana to live, if they live they produce mana.[DM 2]
  • Life energy is a subset of mana.[DM 4]
  • There are other mana users on Earth than the ones who are known.[DM 5]
  • Anodites, a race of "energy beings", are entirely comprised of mana and can freely manipulate it to their every whim. Humans and Geochelone Aerios can be taught to manipulate mana to a lesser degree than Anodites.
    • Absorbing an Anodite's powers doesn't mean one is capable of manipulating mana in all its forms, meaning that mana is a power that one needs to study.
  • Geochelone Aerios can't be harmed by mana, and additionally can learn to use it faster than some other species.[18]
  • Ectonurites are the only known species who do not have mana present in them.[2]
  • Verdona made mention of a mana field and, aside from it being used as a method for communication, very little is known about it.
    • Gwen made mention of a seemingly similar "energy field".[19]
  • According to Verdona, most of her corporeal descendants did not inherit "the spark", the catalyst that allows for the innate ability to control and manipulate mana.[15]
  • Celestialsapiens can't manipulate mana directly. They would have to alter the universe to change the nature of mana first.[MW 1]
  • Mana in its purest form is pink.[DM 3] However, there have been a few exceptions:
    • Due to not manipulating it directly and being badly trained, Gwen's mana was blue in the original series.[DM 6]
    • Since she was a better magician than Gwen in their youth, Charmcaster's magic was more pure (i.e. her mana was pink/purple).
    • Hex's own evil adds impurities to the mana he manipulates, hence he doesn't manipulate "pure" mana.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Where the Magic Happens
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Mystery, Incorporeal
  3. ↑ In Charm's Way
  4. ↑ Tough Luck
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Good Copy, Bad Copy
  6. ↑ The Final Battle: Part 1
  7. ↑ Ben 10 Returns: Part 1
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Ghost Town
  9. ↑ Enemy of My Frenemy
  10. ↑ Con of Rath
  11. ↑ Simian Says
  12. ↑ If All Else Fails
  13. ↑ Vengeance of Vilgax: Part 1
  14. ↑ Trade-Off
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 What Are Little Girls Made Of?
  16. ↑ Couples Retreat
  17. ↑ The Ultimate Enemy: Part 2
  18. ↑ Map of Infinity
  19. ↑ Voided

Crew Statements

Matt Wayne

  1. ↑ File:Matt_Wayne_Mon_Sep_05,_2011_10_14_am_Q&A.png

Dwayne McDuffie

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 File:Dwayne_McDuffie_Sun_March_29,_2009_5_40_pm_-_Q&A.png
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 File:Dwayne_McDuffie_Tue_Sep_28,_2010_10_41_am_-_Q&A.png
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 File:Darkstar's Powers.PNG
  4. ↑ File:KBS Kevin.PNG
  5. ↑ File:Other Mana Users.PNG
  6. ↑ File:Badly-Trained Anodites.PNG

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