Gramarye is magic that grants its users the power to use their energy to manipulate the world around them. Magic is ultimately directed by a user's thoughts, but is usually cast through use of the Ancient Language, which was tied to magic by the Grey Folk. Every act of magic is corresponds to a specific word in the Ancient Language, allowing for a much more regulated command of magic. The impossibility of telling lies with the Ancient Language greatly reduces the chances of making mistakes over non-verbal casting of magic. The link between magic and the Ancient Language grants great control to those who learn the true name of someone.
The cost of casting magic is the expenditure of energy required to accomplish the task of the spell under mundane means. Usually this energy is drawn from the user, but practiced users can learn to draw energy from infused gems, or be supplemented with energy from other magicians. Proper knowledge can allow a magician to merely draw the required energy from their surroundings.
Magic allows a magician great capacity for affecting the world around them, limited only by their own knowledge and ability to supply the energy for their spells. You start with a basic knowledge and vocabulary of the Ancient Language. As you study and practice you will find yourself learning new words and phrases you can use to cast magic through.