Atavist

Atavist (り) is a term used for individuals in Tortus who have the ability to either directly manipulate their own mana, or can use any spell without the need for any magical formation. For this reason, they are believed to be the descendants of the gods (most commonly believed to Ehit's descendants). In reality, they are the descendants of beings from another world that ruled over Tortus long ago with their incredible power.

In many cases, an Atavist may also be able to use a special or unique magic or skill, which exists outside the normal system. Most Atavists can use special magic that is a degraded version of magic from the age of gods, and seven of them in possession of one of these types of magic at each generation.

Trivia

 * In real life, an refers to an organism that possesses genetic characteristics that have been dormant over previous generations.
 * Although Hajime Nagumo is able to manipulate his mana, he is not considered an Atavist due to not being a descendant of those from Ehit's world. Furthermore, dragonmen are not Atavists due to them originally being humans that were magically infused with monster flesh.
 * The following individuals are known descendants of those from Ehit's world, but are not Atavists due to them not in possession of special magic: Est Gruen Caliente, Reej, Sveit Il Dastia, Alfard Il Dastia, Albanor Il Dastia, Belle S. B. Heiligh, Eliheid S. B. Heiligh, Liliana S. B. Heiligh, Lundel S. B. Heiligh, Helina Ashe, Susha L. G. Levellair, Simon Levellair and Sibyl Levellair.