Runes are one of the hardest yet most reliable ways to use magic. Runes are technically little more than objects engraved with symbols and infused with magic and even the symbols themselves actually do little and are typically used to signify the function of the rune. These symbols, often in the form of engravings, are come in two forms: a power symbol, and a control symbol. The power symbol indicates what form of power the rune is using while the control symbol allows for direct human control of a rune. A small input of magic into the control rune will activate it. To create a fully functioning Rune, the crafter must first find a strong object such as a stone and begin to infuse it with the correct energies. When infused the mage must 'program' it to undergo a series of magical discharges