Mana (element)

Mana is a recurring and central concept in the Mana series.

Background

Mana can be decribed as the central source of magic sustaining the world of Fa'Diel and all of its creatures. It is intrinsically tied to the Mana Tree and the Mana Sword, creating a delicate balance that frequently becomes jeopardized by antagonistic forces. It is often depicted as being the source of every lifeform, with some of them's very existence being dependent upon its presence or not. Mana can be harnessed into physical objects and people, like Mana seeds and weapons or for powering machines and aircrafts like the Mana Fortress. Misusing this energy can lead to catastrophic results, often causing the destruction of the world.

History

Final Fantasy Adventure/Adventures of Mana

Some time ago, the Vandole Empire lead by its ruler tried to seize the power of Mana for evil purposes, but was ultimately defeated by the Gemma Knights with the aid of a Mana Maiden and members of the Mana clan. This restored peace to the world.

In modern times, the Glaive Empire gradually took the late Vandole's wishes and, with the help of its trusted adviser Julius, the Dark Lord waged war against neighboring nations in their hopes to find a way up the waterfalls leading to Mount Illusia housing the Mana Tree. It is said that the legendary tree would grand immense power to those who touch it. In the end, Julius successfully reached the tree and destroyed it by absorbing all of its power, but was ultimately slain by the hero, with another Mana Maiden transforming into a new holy tree.

Secret of Mana

Long ago, the ancient ones grew powerful using the power of Mana, with them creating various technologies like Veedios and subways like in the Underground City. In their hybris, they created the ultimate weapon, the Mana Fortress to rival the gods' power. This angered the deities, which sent their mythical beast called Benevodon to take down the aircraft. This created a violent war waging on every continent caught between the conflict. In its most desperate hour, a lone hero wielding the Mana Sword single-handedly took down the fortress with the ancient civilization along with it. Peace quickly replaced gobal unrest, as Mana recovered and began flowing through the land again. The fabled sword was wedged in a rock in a waterfall basin near a remote village.

Noowadays, the Empire led by a powerful ruler named Vandole seeks to activate the eight Mana Seeds of the world to revive the Mana Fortress, consuming enormous amounts of Mana energy in the process. A trio of heroes tries to prevent this to happen, but are ultimately unable to stop the resurrection of the flying weapon, the destruction of the Mana Tree, and the complete depletion of Mana.

Trials of Mana

In ancient times, the world was ravaged by eight fearsome beasts called Benevodons. Using the Mana Sword, the Mana Goddess put an end to their senseless destruction by sealing them in eight Mana Stones. This restored peace into the world, but weakened the deity, forcing her to change into the Mana Tree and lay dormant for years. Malevolent forces sought to retrieve the Benevodon's power to gain control of the world which further weakened the delicate balance of Mana. The shift made the Mana Tree wither as Mana began to slowly disappear.

A lone faerie left the Sanctuary of Mana to search for the Chosen who would wield the Sword of Mana and trump the evildoers. In the end, the villains destroy the sacred tree, forcing the faerie to become the seed from which a new goddess will be born, saving Mana from completely disappearing.

General information

“The source of all things. Everything, living or inanimate, is made from Mana. What is born of Mana will someday return to Mana. Mana is the element that comprises and flows around the world.”

—Notebook

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