Aether

Aether

  Aether originates from the Aetherium, representing the metaphorical force of boundless possibilities, and the power of the infinite.

Possibility When arcane scholars speak of Aether, they are quick to point out the Possibility it represents. Metaphysicists theorize that Aether is responsible for the basic fundamentals of gravity, inertia, and space, and those who study Metaphor refer to 'Aether' as the Prime Metaphor. Everything that exists is made from Aether or a force derived from its potential. Power Compared to all other forces, Aether is far more pure in power, and boundless in scope. However, it resists most attempts to harness it beyond naturally suffusing the Planes in the form of Alkahest, and that which may be harvested by a soul via Sorcery. Aether is capable of uniquely and uniformly commanding all other forces. Souls Alive or dead, the Soul is an Aetheric Construct which is manipulated or altered externally via Miasmata or Saol. It is thought that the Aetherium makes the soul possible, as even Outsiders from the great beyond possess souls. Anything born with the potential to be sapient - that is not bound to a Godhead, such as the Spirits - will foster within itself a soul, as proven by the Maltricians who create their own sapient Chimerae. Sorcery Sorcerers draw in Aether through the soul for the manifestation of miracles. Dominion The fundamental possibilities of Aether allow the soul to engage in Dominion. Alkahest Crystallized Aether in the form of Alkahest may be found on every Plane of existence, which may then be tasked by an Alchemist into a crystal of another force. Once converted, it may not be changed back into so-called Aetherite. Alkahest may be used as fuel, a tool, or a reagent for arcane miracles by the various Practices.

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