Because ordinary people cannot use magic without the use of one of these, Dr. Odine developed Para-Magic. By studying a sorceress, he devised a way to manipulate energy to replicate spells. The would-be spell caster must "draw" a spell from an enemy or from a draw point. Using this drawn energy, the person can manipulate the energy in the battlefield to cast the spell. Drawn spells can be junctioned to a Guardian Force to enhance battle prowess. Balamb Garden uses this method, teaching it to its SeeD cadets.