Curative Magic

Curative Magic covers the basic spell knowledge requirements for Healers and other health casters. Most students then expand to learn other magical classes to specialize in different medical fields and better assist their patients. Curative Magics cover three sub categories, and a student is expected to master all three prior to practicing medicine on their own.  

Prevention

This category of Curative Magic covers all spells meant to prevent an individual or creature from becoming sick or suffering a medical injury. Spells include resistances to effects such as poisoning or bleeding, as well as general efforts to improve overall health. Of note, shields and Shielding Magic are their own magical class and not included under Curative Magic.  

Detection

This class of Curative Magic is used to diagnose specific physical health issues or injuries, to identify the problem causing the individual's symptoms. These spells do not directly improve the patient's health but do allow for more accurate treatment.  

Treatment

These spells are designed to directly heal injuries and treat the causes of symptoms experienced by the patient. They operate by assisting the body's own natural processes to better perform the tasks required to heal. Spells include enhanced healing to bind wounds, improved metabolism to help expel poisons, and boosted immune systems to fight disease.   Ailments caused by means the body has no tools to fight against will require more advanced treatment not provided by Curative Magic. Missing limbs can be reattached if kept in a recoverable condition, but they cannot be regrown by species not already possessing that ability. Injuries caused by a foreign body such as an arrow require that foreign item be removed prior to healing. Genetic issues are typically best cured through alteration of the patient's own genetic code, making magic such as Zokinesis a powerful tool. Fluid in the lungs would need to be removed using Hydromancy or other means prior to applying Curative Magic to help recover from issues such as near drowning or pneumonia. In such cases Curative Magic is only useful after using other means to resolve the direct issue, but once the underlying cause has been resolved the application of Curative Magic can significantly decrease recovery times.