Question Anime inspired Magical Girls.

Remember... when mutants manifest in ways that lead to them becoming Mages, it is most typically a result of the "Wiz" trait. This is expressed through a higher than normal fundamental potential in their Well, especially once it is lit. This results in the ability to more easily acquire and retain Essence. Other mutants manifest sensory traits that may or may not otherwise be tied to Psi abilities that allow them to perceive through some means the presence and movement of Essence and active spell energy (typically denoted as Wiz 0 in mutants who do not otherwise have a Wiz trait, but considered part of the Wiz trait when existing in combination with it).

Having these traits don't make the mutant a Mage, however. In fact, having these traits does NOT mean the mutant has to study magick at all. A bit of mental discipline carrying around an Essence storage device to keep their Well at manageable levels is a viable alternative. Foolish... but possible.

This is why the School of Magickal Arts at Whateley does not have to be staffed by mutant mages. Being a mutant mage may make it easier to practice magick, by provided significantly advanced access to Essence; but any Mage who can adapt to the faster pacing of teaching students with excessive Essence is just as qualified as a mutant Mage would be. Having at least one mutant mage on staff who can deal with the specific issues of Well discipline, hobgoblins, and 'wish fulfillment' spill that comes with high levels of Wizard traits would be wise... but that would be the only reason to specifically staff mutant mages.

Some Magickal Girls are basically like a Legacy, except they transfer through ownership of the key object or 'token animal friend' ... others, the transfer is handled by a higher power in the same way the Imbued get their abilities.


As to the name? Ya... no connection. Unless we decide to make one. But mostly, remember, we tried to do as much as we could to limit such tie ins so we didn't make our own work a nightmare of continuity checks every time we turned around in Gen 2. So... no. No connection to Kerry.