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== Malis and the Essence Harvest == | == Malis and the Essence Harvest == | ||
[[Malis]], the Bound One, requires Vital Essence to **loosen the shackles** placed upon him in [[ | [[Malis]], the Bound One, requires Vital Essence to **loosen the shackles** placed upon him in [[Gozog'nok]]. He whispers dark promises to the [[Malisik]], commanding them to wage endless war and leave trails of ruptured Vital Essence in their wake. | ||
The [[Malisik Prophet]]s lead these efforts. Some use corrupted relics to harvest the Essence. Others enact blood rites that collect the Essence of the slain for dark rituals. It is said that Malis seeks to amass a **Sea of Essence** drawn from a thousand galaxies. If completed, prophecy claims he would unmake the barrier between spirit and flesh, rewriting [[Divine Law]] itself. | The [[Malisik Prophet]]s lead these efforts. Some use corrupted relics to harvest the Essence. Others enact blood rites that collect the Essence of the slain for dark rituals. It is said that Malis seeks to amass a **Sea of Essence** drawn from a thousand galaxies. If completed, prophecy claims he would unmake the barrier between spirit and flesh, rewriting [[Divine Law]] itself. | ||
== Siphoning and Purification == | == Siphoning and Purification == | ||
Though Malis thrives on Essence torn through chaos, the [[Free Species]] may reclaim it. The Chosen [[Merik Teslek|Hero]] and [[ | Though Malis thrives on Essence torn through chaos, the [[Free Species]] may reclaim it. The Chosen [[Merik Teslek|Hero]] and [[Mêra Ûrlek Teslek|Heroine]] were instructed by the [[Nâ'ôna]] [[Kelbaan Debûr]] to **siphon Vital Essence** from the [[Malisik]]. Since this Essence was stolen and not granted, it may be redirected. | ||
This purified Essence may supplement the [[Light of | This purified Essence may supplement the [[Light of It'slâmwâ]], empowering [[Elements of It'slâmwâ]] in sacred warfare. When used by the righteous, siphoned Essence is cleansed and **returned to the Flow**, as though the slain had died in peace. | ||
Deities who serve the will of the [[Meera Jenlek|Mother]], [[Merrik Jenlek|Father]], and [[Lethurèa]] may absorb pure Vital Essence directly from the [[Star (Lethurèa)|Stars]]—a divine gift that requires no war or bloodshed. | Deities who serve the will of the [[Meera Jenlek|Mother]], [[Merrik Jenlek|Father]], and [[Lethurèa]] may absorb pure Vital Essence directly from the [[Star (Lethurèa)|Stars]]—a divine gift that requires no war or bloodshed. | ||
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== Philosophical Significance == | == Philosophical Significance == | ||
Some theologians argue that Vital Essence is not only | Some theologians argue that Vital Essence is not only life's tether—but also the **test of free will**. When war is waged, when beings choose mercy or violence, the fate of Essence is determined. Those who defend life may restore the Flow. Those who take it selfishly, fracture it. | ||
== Transcendence and Severance == | == Transcendence and Severance == | ||
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== In Popular Faith == | == In Popular Faith == | ||
Among the [[Valorèin]] and [[Haavolin]], prayers are offered at death to “guide the Essence home.” Some cultures believe the stars flicker when a great soul rejoins the Flow. The [[ | Among the [[Valorèin]] and [[Haavolin]], prayers are offered at death to “guide the Essence home.” Some cultures believe the stars flicker when a great soul rejoins the Flow. The [[Têran]] developed **Vital Charts** to detect the fading of Essence during critical injury. | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
* [[ | * [[Gozog'nok]] | ||
* [[Malis]] | * [[Malis]] | ||
* [[Elements of | * [[Elements of It'slâmwâ]] | ||
* [[Malisik Prophet]] | * [[Malisik Prophet]] | ||
* [[The Flow]] | * [[The Flow]] | ||