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'''Vital Essence''' is the divine thread that binds a [[Spirit]] to a mortal vessel. It is the animating force granted by the [[Meera | '''Vital Essence''' is the divine thread that binds a [[Spirit]] to a mortal vessel. It is the animating force granted by the [[Meera|Mother]] and [[Merrik|Father]], flowing through all living things. Without Vital Essence, no being may live, and no soul may remain tethered to [[Yedistren]]. | ||
== Nature == | == Nature == | ||
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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 [[Mîra 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'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. | 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 | Deities who serve the will of the [[Meera|Mother]], [[Merrik|Father]], and [[Lethurîa]] may absorb pure Vital Essence directly from the [[Star (Lethurîa)|Stars]]—a divine gift that requires no war or bloodshed. | ||
== Usage and Appearance == | == Usage and Appearance == | ||
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== Transcendence and Severance == | == Transcendence and Severance == | ||
Spirits may transcend regardless of how their Vital Essence was handled, unless they are cast into [[Voyd]] or severed willingly from the Light. Fallen spirits, such as the [[Malisik]], are those who have denied the guidance of the [[Meera | Spirits may transcend regardless of how their Vital Essence was handled, unless they are cast into [[Voyd]] or severed willingly from the Light. Fallen spirits, such as the [[Malisik]], are those who have denied the guidance of the [[Meera|Mother]] and [[Merrik|Father]]. | ||
== In Popular Faith == | == In Popular Faith == | ||
Among the [[ | Among the [[Valorîin]] 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 [[Tîran]] developed **Vital Charts** to detect the fading of Essence during critical injury. | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
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* [[Book of Evil]] | * [[Book of Evil]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Lethurîa universe]] | ||
[[Category:Spiritual Concepts]] | [[Category:Spiritual Concepts]] | ||
[[Category:Divine Mechanics]] | [[Category:Divine Mechanics]] | ||