Biomancy

Biomancy is a fictional term often found in fantasy and science fiction literature and games. It generally refers to a form of magic or psychic power that manipulates biological matter, life force, or living organisms. The specifics of biomancy vary greatly depending on the fictional universe in which it appears, but common themes include healing, disease manipulation, accelerated growth, decay, and the alteration or creation of living tissue.

Practitioners of biomancy, sometimes called biomancers, may draw upon a life force inherent in living beings or tap into external biological energies. The nature of this energy source and the methods of its manipulation define the practice within a given setting. Some biomantic abilities might be innate, while others require rigorous study and practice. The ethical implications of biomancy are frequently explored in fiction, as the power to control life can be used for both benevolent and malevolent purposes.

In some narratives, biomancy is presented as a scientific discipline that has achieved supernatural results, blurring the lines between magic and advanced biotechnology. In others, it is a purely mystical art, requiring an understanding of the natural world's deepest secrets. The visual representation of biomancy often involves glowing energies, organic growths, or visible transformations in living things. Its presence in fiction allows for the exploration of themes related to life, death, creation, and the very definition of being alive.