Thaumaturgy

With the integration of Fae and Humankind, and the ecological revolution of heavily polluted city environments, magic was beginning to seep back into human settlements.

The first to Awaken were the witches. Pagans, spiritualists and other practitioners of the Craft were beginning to find their magic far more potent and effective; that they were actually able to manipulate the energies they had been working with for so long.

Then, slowly, humanity as a whole began to find they too could manipulate their surroundings. Awakenings happened left right and center, causing equal parts awe and widespread panic. Who would be next? How much harm could be caused?

Fortunately there were solutions to the confusion. Faekind, especially City Elves, had been working with magic in urban environments for decades; in fact many believed they came from urban magic, much like Wood Elves came from nature or Dark Elves came from the nocturnal power. Those humans who were willing to learn turned to the City Elves for help.

Astoria was also an option. Once it was opened as a magic academy people flooded there in droves in the hopes they could learn to control their newfound power.

Humans gifted with magical ability were henceforth known as Thaumaturgists.