Astral Detection

Unlike other forms of magic, astral magic does not prescribe to the altering reality for the desire of a caster, but deals with the sourcing, sealing, and tracking of magic energy in people, places, or things. Most who work in this field of magic are not capable of performing magic, only sensing it.

Forms

 * Sealing - Sealing is the magical ability which allows its users to store magical energy in a person or item. This is mostly seen by those who rely on magic in battle, who seal their energy ahead of time to call upon it later. Sealers can also use sourcing to draw from people who have specific types of magic, then to seal it away in an item for them, or to another person.
 * Sensing - Sensing is the magical ability that avails its users to detect magic energy around them. The energy they sense can be detected from a person whose magical energy stands out, or from an object that wouldn't ordinarily have magic energy within it. Rituals taking place nearby can also alert those skilled in sensing.
 * Sourcing - Sourcing is the magical ability which allows its users to draw from the magical energy stored with people and items. It takes a ritual to source magic from people, but those who are adept in the magical art can source magic from items with ease, unless there are spells or other magical precautions put on an item. Sourcing is seen in casters who rely on magic in battle, who need to replenish their magical energy quickly.
 * Tracking - Similar to sensing, tracking avails its users to detect magic energy but from far distances. In a sense, tracking is a advanced form of sensing. Tracking does not allow users to pinpoint where someone is, but guides them in the general direction. In those who have mastered this magical art, they may even be able to follow trails of magic a person or an item leaves behind in their travels.