Zaubersprüche

Zaubersprüche (聖呪文 (まほう), Zyalbersprutchī; German for "Magic Spells", Japanese for "Holy Incantations") is a type of arts utilized by modern. The art is an evolution of the ; the previous incantation of Quincy spellcasting. According to Vladik, the art's creator, Zaubersprüche is the manipulation of and, directed by thoughts, to manipulate the nature of the universe.

Quincy that utilize this form of combat are known as Kampfmagier (聖魔法使い (せんとう), komphmagīr; German for "Battle Mage", Japanese for "Holy Magician").

Zaubersprüche Mechanics
Unlike Kidō, all Zaubersprüche are, at their base level, exactly the same in power; with their capabilities being determined by the skill of the Quincy spellcaster. This means that there is no grading system when it comes to Zaubersprüche. Utilizing the spiritual particles and energy that exist around them, the Quincy spellcaster can preform "spells" to preform everything from the simplest of tasks to tasks so complex that they break the very laws of physics.

For this reason, Zaubersprüche grants the user immense power. However, this power has one severe drawback; the cost of the spell cast is equal to the amount of energy it would require to preform the same task by mundane means. For example, a Quincy levitating a boulder with Zaubersprüche would be exerting the same energy as they would if they were actually picking up the boulder themselves and holding it above their heads. If a Quincy uses a spell that requires more energy than they have, they will die immediately after the spell is cast, as it will suck out their life-force to compensate for the missing spiritual energy.

Because of this, most veterans in the art of Zaubersprüche, such as Vladik, will use the spiritual particles and energy from their surroundings to preform spells, rather than their own energy. Furthermore, a particularly skilled spellcaster will store "extra" spiritual energy inside their Quincy cross, or other personal objects capable of storing it, allowing them vast reserves of extra energy in fights where such precautions might be needed. This is similar to how was originally used, with some modifications.

Zaubersprüche Classification
Zaubersprüche spells can be divided into categories, much like how Kidō is divided between Hadō and Bakudō, depending on their nature.