Tier 0/first magic
First Magic, also known as chore magic and other similar terms, this is the only tier of magic that allows free manipulation of magic without the use of hand signs or words when used by fake mages. First magic is very similar to any true magic used by Awakened.
Tiers 1 - 3
involve a single element, with each tier being more powerful than the previous.
Tier 4
magic involves more than one element and can have complex effects
Tier 5
magic involves spells manipulated by willpower, thus making it similar to True Magic.
Tier 6 is Spirit Magic
Spirit Mastery is the practice of weaving Spirit Magic spells which only require the caster's own mana, unlike normal spells that require mixing one's mana with the world energy to weave a spell.
Tier 7 is Blade Magic
Unlike normal spells that only rely on the mage's mana and willpower, a Blade spell uses an artifact to its fullest, as if every single one of its runes and crystals are a part of the caster's body.