The Destiny Cycle employs a druidic magic system rooted in the classical elements of Fire, Water, Air, Earth, and Spirit, practiced by Druids rather than formal spellcasters found in soft magic systems. Elemental mastery reflects cultural knowledge, ritual discipline, and spiritual alignment rather than innate power alone, reinforcing the series’ emphasis on mythic realism over abstract magic systems. Druids also employ sigils—constructs of intent formed through the Ogham language—to enhance elemental control. These sigils can further be used to impart Badb Catha’s dark matter power into physical objects, such as weapons, enabling effects such as balefire and protective wards.