Unlike earth, the magick in Emeraldshire is much more potent. It is energy based, such as energy balls and beams. For example, things such as shapeshifting, levitation, or moving between realms are possible here as opposed to earth. High level magick such as telekinesis, pyrokinesis, manipulating water and the ground itself is possible here. Culturally their spirituality is similar to Wicca on earth.
It is a very personal spirituality, with people revering and asking the spirits in nature or their ancestors on their own rather than being in a temple or church. It is polytheistic and animist. It is believed that spirits exist in an area, as a guardian of that region. Offerings are left for them at festivals or on full moons
here are six major festivals (holidays), four of which revolve around the changing of the seasons. The other two are a fertility festival of the beginning of life, and the other is a festival of the dearly departed. They are similar to the Wiccan sabbats on earth. With the exception of Imbolc and Lammas, those arent in the Emeraldshire calendar.
There are Priests and Shaman elders that are specially trained in the use of the high level magick. Low level magick such as spell work and holiday rituals can be performed by any person with knowledge of how to do it, ensuring care is taken to prevent the spell from backfiring on you if done for the wrong reasons. Shamans can shape shift into other animals and trees, go between the world of the living and the astral, as well as channel spirits of those who have departed. They can also exorcize bad spirits and energy from an area. Shamans are trained by elders who are masters in the techniques of high level magick. The apprenticeship to be a shaman is quite grueling and not everyone is cut out for it. Priests are the teachers and experts of low level magick, always around to teach the populace of how to do things and offer basic guidance. They are trained from apprenticeships by an elder.
Sex and gender have no bearing on aptitude or magical ability. Nor does species, with the exception of dragons as they tend to be naturally stronger in their magic.
There are 5 spiritual elements in Emeraldshire; Earth, Air, Water, Fire, and Astral. They are similar to the ones in Wicca on earth. Astral refers to the sky above the clouds, which is where the astral realm is believed to exist. (There is no space exploration technology here) The planet is made up of all 5 elements. Deep within the core is where fire comes from, it can reach the surface through volcanoes or conjured up. The next layer is Water which is located over the fire. Above water is the Earth layer, the continents and islands are believed to be “floating” on the water, especially due to the fact that underground wells and springs exist. Above the earth is the Air layer which includes the clouds as well. Beyond the clouds and well into the sky is the Astral realm. This is where the Moon, Sun, and Stars are located as well, and rotate around the earth to create night and day. They are believed to be deities in their own right and are revered in the same way the spirits of nature are.