Pryce

Pryce is the name given to the magic backlash in the world of Riddlemoore. It's characteristics and effects on people are mysterious and a very big field of study by the community of magic users.

Pryce manifests itself first as small superficial sensations and fleeting thoughts but might develop into true pathologies, delusions and even mutation. This is the reason why some people might choose to practice limited magic or become oblivious about it at all.

There's ways pryce might be mitigated or cushioned for example the use of rituals, objects, charms and props as the crafting and procurement of such slows down the overflow of energy.

Examples of Pryce
A person lightning fire with magic by just snapping their fingers might feel a burning sensation for the rest of the day, if they continue using magic in this manner the sensation might extend to their arm and eventually all of their body. Their mind can also be affected as they begin having thoughts of setting small stuff on fire, then medium stuff, then people.

Treatment
Getting drowned in pryce or "pryced out" can be treated in various ways these include:
 * meditation
 * massage
 * physical therapy
 * psychological therapy
 * consuming food and drinks
 * smoking