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Mana (or Life Energy) is the supernatural substance that is the essence of magic and life itself.

Known Users

Adwaita
Gwen Tennyson
- Future
- Race Against Time Timeline
Sunny
Verdona
Charmcaster
Hex
Michael Morningstar
Spellbinder
Kevin Levin (temporarily)
Ben 10,000 (taught by Gwen)

Known Uses

Main article: Magic

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. What Charmcaster and Hex refer to as magic is powered by mana.^[1]^[2]

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 or a solar eclipse), and the use of talismans, potions and other ingredients to manipulate reality.

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^[3]^[4], light^[5]^[6], and even electricity^[7]; 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. Constructs made out of mana seem to have similar properties to either glass or what appears to be metal.

By reading another's aura, one can discern certain information surrounding said individual (e.g. their emotional state, intentions, truthfulness and illness).^[8] 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.^[3]

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/dissapating 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.

Trivia

Mana is a very high-quality energy.^[1]^[9]^[10]
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.
- Mana constructs can be summoned by any part of an Anodite's body (e.g. arms and legs).^[6]^[11]
- Absorbing an Anodite or sorcerer/sorceress' 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.^[12]
Ectonurites are the only known species who do not have mana present in them.
Celestialsapiens can't manipulate mana directly. A Celestialsapien would have to alter the universe to change the nature of mana, and the personalities would have to agree.
Verdona made mention of a mana field and, aside from it being used as a method for communication, very little is known about it.^[13]
According to Verdona, most of her corporeal descendants did not inherit "the spark", the catalyst that allows for the control and manipulation of mana.^[14]
Mana constructs are airtight, seen when Gwen used a mana bubble to deprive Rath of air^[15] and when she used a mana bubble to put out a fire.^[16]
Gwen seems to be able to vary the tensile strength of her mana shields to some extent, rendering it soft and yielding enough to cushion her fall from a great height.^[17]
There are different forms of Mana that Gwen uses when in battle. The different types of forms appear to be; Transparent-like, with glass like characteristics. Glowing type, with full energy appearance, and the last is a sort of 'solid and thick' form. One can clearly see these different forms with the use of color and shadowing, it is just unknown what these different forms mean.
The concept of mana can be found in many cultures under different names, all revolving around the idea of life force.
Although it is shown in the captions on television as "manna", it is spelled "mana".
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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 |1st = [[Lucky Girl]]<br>[[What Are Little Girls Made Of?]] <small>(formally introduced)</small>
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-'''Mana''' (or '''Life Energy)''' is the name given to the supernatural substance that is the essence of magic and life itself. [[Verdona]] made mention of a mana field and, aside from it being used as a method for communication, very little is known about it.<ref>''[[Girl Trouble]]''</ref>
+'''Mana''' (or '''Life Energy)''' is the supernatural substance that is the essence of magic and life itself.
-[[Anodite]]s, a race of "energy beings", are entirely comprised of mana and can freely manipulate it to their every whim. [[Human]]s and [[Geochelone Aerio]]s can be taught to manipulate mana to a lesser degree than Anodites.
-According to [[Aggregor]], the [[Geochelone Aerio]] race can't be harmed by mana.
-[[Ectonurite]]s are the only known species who do not have mana present in them.
 ==Known Users==
 *[[Adwaita]]
 *[[Gwen Tennyson/Classic|Gwen Tennyson]]
-**[[Gwendolyn Tennyson (Future)|Gwendolyn Tennyson]]
+**[[Gwendolyn Tennyson (Future)|Future]]
-**[[Gwen Tennyson (RAT Timeline)|Gwen Tennyson ]]
+**[[Gwen Tennyson (RAT Timeline)|'''''Race Against Time''''' Timeline]]
 *[[Sunny]]
 *[[Verdona]]
-*[[Ben 10,000 (Ultimate Alien)|Ben 10,000]] <small>(taught by Gwen)</small>
 *[[Charmcaster]]
 *[[Hex]]
-*[[Kevin Levin]] <small>(temporarily)</small>
 *[[Michael Morningstar]]
 *[[Spellbinder]]
+*[[Kevin Levin]] <small>(temporarily)</small>
-*[[Diamondhead/Classic|Diamondhead]] (by Gwen)
+*[[Ben 10,000 (Ultimate Alien)|Ben 10,000]] <small>(taught by Gwen)</small>
 ==Known Uses==
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 |-|Magic=
 {{Main|Magic}}
-In '''[[Ben 10: Alien Force]]''', it is implied that the magic constantly utilized by both fifteen-year-old [[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. In ''[[Where the Magic Happens]]'', Gwen confirms that what Charmcaster and [[Hex]] call magic is powered by mana.
+The magic constantly utilized by both fifteen-year-old [[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. What Charmcaster and [[Hex]] refer to as magic is powered by mana.<ref name=Gwen>[[Gwen Tennyson]]</ref><ref>''[[Where the Magic Happens]]''</ref>
 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 or a solar eclipse), and the use of talismans, potions and other ingredients to manipulate reality.
 |-|Energy Projection=
+[[File:WtMH_(75).png|thumb|270px]]
-[[File:WtMH_(75).png|thumb|270px]]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>''[[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. Constructs made out of mana seem to have similar properties to either glass or what appears to be metal.
+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. Constructs made out of mana seem to have similar properties to either glass or what appears to be metal.
 |-|Aura Reading/Dowsing=
+[[File:GCBC_(279).png|thumb|270px]]
-[[File:GCBC_(279).png|thumb|270px]]By reading another's aura, one can discern certain information surrounding said individual (e.g. their emotional state, intentions, truthfulness and illness).<ref>''[[Trade-Off]]''</ref> 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.<ref name="GCBC">''[[Good Copy, Bad Copy]]''</ref>
+By reading another's aura, one can discern certain information surrounding said individual (e.g. their emotional state, intentions, truthfulness and illness).<ref>''[[Trade-Off]]''</ref> 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.<ref name="GCBC">''[[Good Copy, Bad Copy]]''</ref>
 |-|Limited Reality Warping=
-Altering reality is probably the most extreme display of power derived from mana, and this has only ever been shown by the [[Anodite]] [[Verdona]]. She was seen fixing a broken glass at Gwen's house, creating strong duct tape around [[Ben Tennyson|Ben's]] mouth, conjuring/dissapating 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.
+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 Tennyson|Ben's]] mouth, conjuring/dissapating 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.
 </tabber>
 ==Trivia==
+*Mana is a very high-quality energy.<ref name=Gwen /><ref>[[Michael Morningstar]]</ref><ref>''[[Couples Retreat]]''</ref>
+*[[Anodite]]s, a race of "energy beings", are entirely comprised of mana and can freely manipulate it to their every whim. [[Human]]s and [[Geochelone Aerio]]s can be taught to manipulate mana to a lesser degree than Anodites.
+**Mana constructs can be summoned by any part of an Anodite's body (e.g. arms and legs).<ref name=GT /><ref>''[[Vengeance of Vilgax: Part 1|Vengeance of Vilgax]]''</ref>
+**Absorbing an Anodite or sorcerer/sorceress' 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 Aerio]]s can't be harmed by mana.<ref>[[Aggregor]]</ref>
+*[[Ectonurite]]s are the only known species who do not have mana present in them.
+*[[Celestialsapien]]s can't manipulate mana directly. A Celestialsapien would have to alter the universe to change the nature of mana, and the personalities would have to agree.
+*[[Verdona]] made mention of a mana field and, aside from it being used as a method for communication, very little is known about it.<ref>''[[Girl Trouble]]''</ref>
+*According to Verdona, most of her corporeal descendants did not inherit "the spark", the catalyst that allows for the control and manipulation of mana.<ref>''[[What Are Little Girls Made Of?]]''</ref>
+*Mana constructs are airtight, seen when Gwen used a mana bubble to deprive [[Rath]] of air<ref>''[[Con of Rath]]''</ref> and when she used a mana bubble to put out a fire.<ref>
+''[[Simian Says]]''</ref>
+*Gwen seems to be able to vary the tensile strength of her mana shields to some extent, rendering it soft and yielding enough to cushion her fall from a great height.<ref>''[[If All Else Fails]]''</ref>
+*There are different forms of Mana that Gwen uses when in battle. The different types of forms appear to be; Transparent-like, with glass like characteristics. Glowing type, with full energy appearance, and the last is a sort of 'solid and thick' form. One can clearly see these different forms with the use of color and shadowing, it is just unknown what these different forms mean.
 *The concept of mana can be found in many cultures under different names, all revolving around the idea of life force.
 *Although it is shown in the captions on television as "manna", it is spelled "mana".
 *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.
-*In ''[[What Are Little Girls Made Of?]]'', Verdona mentions how most of her corporeal descendants did not inherit "the spark", the catalyst that allows for the control and manipulation of mana.
-*Mana constructs are airtight, as shown in ''[[Con of Rath]]'' when Gwen used a mana bubble to deprive [[Rath]] of air and ''[[Simian Says]]'' when she used a mana bubble to put out a fire.
-*In ''[[If All Else Fails]]'', Gwen seemed to be able to vary the texture and tensile strength of her mana shields to some extent, rendering it soft and yielding enough to cushion her fall from a great height.
-*It was shown in ''[[Vengeance of Vilgax: Part 1|Vengeance of Vilgax]]'' and ''[[Ghost Town]]'' that mana constructs can be summoned by any part of an Anodite's body (e.g. arms and legs).
-*According to both [[Michael Morningstar|Darkstar]] and Gwen, mana is a very high-quality energy.<ref>''[[Couples Retreat]]''</ref>
-*It is shown that absorbing an Anodite or sorcerer/sorceress' 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.
-*Celestialsapiens can't manipulate mana directly. A Celestialsapien would have to alter the universe to change the nature of mana, and the personalities would have to agree.
-*It has been seen that there are different forms of Mana that Gwen uses when in battle. The different types of forms appear to be; Transparent-like, with glass like characteristics. Glowing type, with full energy appearance, and the last is a sort of 'solid and thick' form. You can clearly see these different forms with the use of color and shadowing, it is just unknown what these different forms mean.
 ==References==
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 ==See Also==
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 *[[Magic]]
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