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== 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 It' | 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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== 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]] | * [[Gozog'nok]] | ||
* [[Malis]] | * [[Malis]] | ||
* [[Elements of It' | * [[Elements of It'slâmwâ]] | ||
* [[Malisik Prophet]] | * [[Malisik Prophet]] | ||
* [[The Flow]] | * [[The Flow]] | ||