Phantom Giant

Phantom Giant (幻像巨人, Genzō Kyojin) is a type of Caster Magic that uses a mage's magical power to create enormous constructs to fight with.

Description
Through concentration and using their own magical power as a catalyst, a user is able to manipulate eternano to form a living giant comprised entirely of magical energy. The appearance of this construct can range dependent on the user: it can either appear as a larger version of the original caster, or as a monstrous visage if they so wish. Though the construct does not appear drastically different from the user. Also, depending on the skill and power level of the original caster, this construct can also vary in size, ranging from three times that of the user, or as tall as buildings. Of course, the larger the size, the greater the amount of energy and concentration is needed to maintain. Because the construct is a massive collection of eternano, it takes a great deal of skill to create something of this magnitude, with only accomplished mages able to handle the strain of maintaining such a form. Through training, a user can attain a different form if they so wish, creating monsters or large beasts to fight with. But once a user creates a construct, any resulting spells must be within the appearance of the original or the strain of creating multiple creations may prove too taxing.

Effects
If a mage is talented enough, as well as creative, they can use Phantom Giant as an extension of themselves for a variety of offensive and defensive means. The user can control the construct's limbs through mental command, though mimicking their movements through the user's own can facilitate the control and make it less strenuous. Also, the user can choose to summon only portions of the constructs if they so wish, with this method being quicker to form then an entire being. Even though the creations are pure magical energy, they interact with the real world as if they were solid forms. A user can summon its limbs to attack with, or control to grab onto its targets using its massive size. It can also summon the construct to shield the user from attacks either using its own body to absorb the attack, or simpy generate a husk of its torso to coccoon themselves within it. Also, because of its size, these constructs possesses enormous levels of physical strength and durability, multiplied dozens of times over from the user's own physical power. Striking a target with one of its limbs can deal tremendous damage, as well as releasing powerful force that can split the earth in two or produce shockwaves that ripple throughout an area. Aside from combat use, a user can find other means of using Phantom Giant that range from useful to mundane. A Phantom Giant can be used to lift objects and serve as a means of circumventing obstacles, create a bridge to cross by extending an arm over the gap or use as a support beam to hold up a structure. The effects of Phantom Giant can be limitless so long as the user is creative with its abilities. Another interesting note is the these constructs can be generated away from the user, though the range for this effect is limited to only a few yards. Never the less, a user can launch a surprise attack while at a different position.

Spells
As stated before, Phantom Giant can serve for a multitude of spells, ranging in offensive and defensive use:

Offensive Spells
Defensive Spells
 * Phantom Giant: Fist (幻像巨人 • 拳, Genzō Kyojin: Ken) By summoning the Phantom Giant's hand, a user can attack with a massive fist to strike their target with tremendous force, dealing incredible levels of damage. This fist can be summoned either to attack directly with a forward motion, or strike down from the air with a slam. Again, the speed in which a user is able to summon this construct can be increased if the user mimics the same motion as the construct itself. This allows the speed to be doubled, minimizing the time an opponent is able to dodge.
 * Phantom Giant: Hand (幻像巨人 • 手, Genzō Kyojin: Te) Instead of attacking with a fist, Phantom Giant can attack with an opened hand to swat an opponent and send them flying through the air. This attack can also be used to sweep an area in a large arc, striking down multiple targets in its path. Hand can cause great devastating over a larger area then Fist, since it relies more on a sweeping motion to attack with rather than striking a single point with its fist.
 * Phantom Giant: Shoulder (幻像巨人 • 肩, Genzō Kyojin: Kata) When running towards a target, the user can summon a Phantom Giant around his entire body, forming the shoulder part to strike with. This attack allows the user to smash through practically anything, or simply run through entire groups of targets. Because of its size, this spell is ideal for smashing through defensive barriers, be it magical in nature or not. When a user runs, this helps augment the power behind the attack with the user stopping just before it hits and allowing the construct to continue moving with the momentum to inflict its damage.
 * Phantom Giant: Ribcage (幻像巨人 • 胸郭, Genzō Kyojin: Kyōkaku) By summoning the Phantom Giant's upper torso, the user can incase their body behind its ribcage and use the constructs bones as a shield against attacks. Any attacks, physical or magical, will strike the giant's chest instead of the user, and absorb the impact while leaving the user unharmed. Of course, this spell only works so long as the user's magical power is greater than that of the target's strength, and stronger attacks are able to penetrate the cage if dealt with sufficient force.