Five categories of magic for a fantastically heartbreaking Mage

For my ongoing fantasy-heartbreaker-work-in-progress, I have now written out at least a first draft describing the magic types that Mages can choose from when they reach Level 2.

The current text for that section of the class description is below.  All thoughts and criticisms and questions and suggestions are welcome!

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As a new spellcaster, a Mage is free to dabble in all types of low-level magic. At 2nd level, however, the Mage must choose a type of magic and its accompanying approach to spellcasting to shape their further development within the class. The magical classifications can sometimes run together, and it has been observed by many practitioners that each style has a pair of accompanying approaches that it appears to ally with most easily. The options include:

•  Arcane magic (alternatively: Esoteric, Metaphysical) – Arcane magic is learned through rigorous exercises and detailed study. It is capable of affecting our physical realm by manipulating the metaphysical framework that lies beneath. Practitioners of arcane magic are often known as Wizards.

•  Eldritch magic (alternatively: Profane, Diabolic, Demonic) – Eldritch magic relies upon the help of one or more entities from a realm outside of our own. The ethical motivation of a deity or other agent enabling Eldritch magic is often opposed to or incomprehensible within the framework of universal human morality, and may even appear chaotic from a human perspective. Those who wield Eldritch magic are often called Warlocks.

•  Impulsive magic (alternatively: Fervent, Elemental) – Impulsive magic is powered by the raw emotion of the realm, often intertwined with the supernatural urges of the very elements that make up the multiverse. Impulsive magic is often used by those we call Shamans.

•  Nature magic (alternatively: Worldly, Earthly, Terrestrial) – Nature magic is the supernatural expression of the will of the natural world. This will leans toward growth, health, symbiosis, and -- most of all -- balance. Nature magic sometimes seems elemental in nature but is more likely generated by the interactions of elements than by basic elemental motivations. Those who practice Nature magic are often known to others as Druids.

•  Divine magic (alternatively: Holy, Godly) – Much like Eldritch magic, Divine magic depends upon the assistance of a supernaturally powerful being that exists beyond normal human understanding. Unlike the magic practiced by Warlocks, however, Divine magic usually conforms to the values of traditional human religions. Note that this does not necessarily mean that all Divine magic is good; there are also aspects of it that restrict freedom, enforce conformity, and discourage creativity. Practitioners of Divine magic are often called Clerics.

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