I've always been somewhat hesitant to use it IC, because the impression I get in game is that other players tend not to use it. However, to me it seems like it could be a perfectly good, everyday Theran word to describe one's "mind/mental energy/power/stamina/focus" or whatever. Some characters mostly use this mental strength to cast spells, others to call upon the power of their deity, or just for concentration on any of the more "mundane" skills. But the "source", if you will, is still the same. Mana is such a nice, compact word to describe all this, and gets the point across immediately. So would any imms comment on the (non-?)appropriateness of mana as an IC term?

Help mana quote:

"Mana is the amount of energy one can put to use with their mind, in the casting of spells, communing of supplications, or calling of powers. It also entails the ability to focus your mind to prepare. To regain mental stamina, it is helpful to rest the mind by rest or sleep."