It seemed that true mana could only manifest when these primordial forces rubbed against each other organically, completely free from the domineering influence of any outside willpower. By forcing the collision with their own will, the Origin Gods were inadvertently smothering the very reaction needed for mana to come about.
As Ikenga peered deeper into the tower's design, the dark brilliance of the mages methods laid itself bare. They had found a way to tear into the Elemental Plane, drag the living elemental residents out of their home world, and permanently imprison them within the heart of the spires. Trapped together in a confined space, these spirits were forced to co-exist and interact indefinitely, allowing the natural generation of pure mana to occur without any artificial guidance.
