Overwhelmation (concept)
Overwhelmation is the result of Magi attempting to cast spells in excess of what their bodies are physically capable of. Normally the result of rookie Magi unsure of their own limits, or Magi in moments of life or death desperation, Overwhelmation normally results in painful death. Combustion, disintegration or explosion are the most common results, other times the spell they are attempting to cast may backfire upon them or those around them. A blast of fire may simply ignite the Magi, attempting to crush an enemy's blood may lead to an explosion of the arms, or attempting to heal a grievous wound to the melting of the Magi's nervous system.
Aversarian researchers in the Mayikprolollans predicted that approximately up to a third or more of Magi not from a magically gifted family or of unknown birth will die of Overwhelmation after casting a spell by accident or in trying to discover their powers.