The void, also referred to as shadow, along with the Light, are one of the most fundamental forces in existence. They dwell outside reality, but shades of them drift into our reality. Void exists in the physical world as shadow magic The Void is not necessarily "evil", it is a primal force with its morality characterized by how it is wielded. The Void can be a source of terrible power, the kind of power that comes at a price. While the Light is often said to bring about feelings of positive emotion—hope, courage, comfort—and the like, Shadow abilities are the opposite, able to impart feelings like despair, doubt, and panic. In a poetic sense, it can be said that the emotions which the Light brings about come from the "heart", whereas the emotions manipulated by Shadow are often based on survival logic, and therefore affect the "mind". The Void shows only half truths. It cannot fully see destiny, though neither can the Light because neither is singularly responsible for creation. The magic can accomplish many things and can effect reality to a great degree, but never without some form o sacrifice, in the form of mana most of the time.