Vortex affinities

Vortex affinities are the different categorizations of how the Vortex manifests inside of a person. Different Vortex users draw their power from different aspects of the Vortex. A person's affinity usually dictates what kinds of spells they can use as well as what combat styles they can preform. In Kashinis, a race that evolved as a part of the Vortex, the affinity also dictates their eye color, meaning that it is easy to spot which affinity a member of the Kashini race has just from looking at their eyes.

Basic affinities
Hokagiri: The most common affinity in Kashinis, Hokagiri draw their power from their own life force. The color associated with this affinity is a bright blue. Hokagiri are typically able to use a mix of various spells which cannot really be categorized. Hokagiri, while still combat capable, is actually more commonly used in every day life as a tool instead of a weapon. But Hokagiri users like Thesis Duvarak are quite the powerhouse with combbat based Hokagiri.

Notouri: A slightly rare affinity, Notouri is similiar to Hokagiri in that it also draws its power from life, but instead of only using the user's own life force, it uses the life force of everything around the user as well as the user's own, animals plants and other Vortex users work as a source for Notouri user. Contrary to popular belief the presence of a Notouri user does not have any negative effects on those around them even though they are constantly using their life force. Notouri users typically use support spells and are one of only two affinities with the capability of using healing spells. The color assinged with this affinity is a light blue.

Tyrani: A powerful affinity which draws its power from the Vortex directly. Users of Tyrani are prone to easily lose control of their powers if they handle them with neglect. Tyrani users typically use spells with a great deal of power and destructive potential, as such they almost never use their affinity outside of combat situations. The affinity's color is a dark blue.

Corrupt affinities
Yinkari: Pretty much the opposite of Hokagiri, Yinkari users draw their power from death. Yinkari are frowned upon by Vortumians as they are seen as devils and insults to the Vortex, in reality Yinkari is simply another aspect of the Vortex which came into being along with all other affinities. Unlike most other affinities, outside of being born as one, Vortex users can also become Yinkari if they use an extreme amount of power or their hatred grows so strong that they begin to loose control of their original affinity. The color associated with Yinkari is a dark purple.

Doujima: An extremily rare affinity which draws its power from emotions. Doujimas are rarely seen as they tend to keep to themselves due to the extreme discrimination that their affinity is under, which is greater than even that of Yinkari. Doujima users use manipulation and trickery spells which aren't great in combat but are still threatening due to spells such as mindcontrol and greater illusion. Only two Doujima users exist in the series, those being Arkturon Wernvei and another character yet to be introduced. The collor associated with Doujima is pink.