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Water is a uniquely stable and reactive molecule, capable of existing naturally as a solid, liquid, and vapor under standard planetary conditions. | Water is a uniquely stable and reactive molecule, capable of existing naturally as a solid, liquid, and vapor under standard planetary conditions. | ||
Its high heat capacity and surface tension regulate planetary climates, while hydrogen bonding allows complex biochemical systems to persist. | Its high heat capacity and surface tension regulate planetary climates, while hydrogen bonding allows complex biochemical systems to persist. | ||
Under psionic excitation, water molecules exhibit quantum coherence effects measurable as *aetheric phase alignment*, a property exploited in [[Lucidmist]] dream conduits. | Under psionic excitation, water molecules exhibit quantum coherence effects measurable as *aetheric phase alignment*, a property exploited in [[Lucidmist Atmosphere]] dream conduits. | ||
== States of Water == | == States of Water == | ||
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=== Ice === | === Ice === | ||
Solid water occurs in crystalline and amorphous forms, depending on temperature and psionic density. | Solid water occurs in crystalline and amorphous forms, depending on temperature and psionic density. | ||
On [[Eclipsite]] and outer Continuum worlds, “shadow ice” may form, refracting thought-light rather than visible light. | On [[Eclipsite Atmosphere]] and outer Continuum worlds, “shadow ice” may form, refracting thought-light rather than visible light. | ||
Divine alchemists carve runic sigils into ice during ritual freezing to preserve sacred knowledge. | Divine alchemists carve runic sigils into ice during ritual freezing to preserve sacred knowledge. | ||
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At elevated temperatures or reduced pressure, water transitions to vapor, forming clouds, mist, and atmospheric humidity. | At elevated temperatures or reduced pressure, water transitions to vapor, forming clouds, mist, and atmospheric humidity. | ||
In this state, it moderates planetary temperature through latent heat exchange and forms the matrix of weather and psionic sound transmission. | In this state, it moderates planetary temperature through latent heat exchange and forms the matrix of weather and psionic sound transmission. | ||
Sentient clouds — vapor infused with consciousness — are recorded phenomena within the [[Lucidmist]] and [[Aetherion]] worlds. | Sentient clouds — vapor infused with consciousness — are recorded phenomena within the [[Lucidmist Atmosphere]] and [[Aetherion Atmosphere]] worlds. | ||
== Role in Life and the Continuum == | == Role in Life and the Continuum == | ||
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== Uses and Occurrences == | == Uses and Occurrences == | ||
* Coolant, solvent, and power medium in both mundane and divine industry. | * Coolant, solvent, and power medium in both mundane and divine industry. | ||
* Medium for [[Thalassogenic]] weather systems and [[Mycomorph]] biospheres. | * Medium for [[Thalassogenic Atmosphere]] weather systems and [[Mycomorph]] biospheres. | ||
* Conductive fluid for psionic transduction and memory transmission. | * Conductive fluid for psionic transduction and memory transmission. | ||
* Ritual purification element in most known faiths. | * Ritual purification element in most known faiths. | ||
== Related Atmospheres == | == Related Atmospheres == | ||
* [[Thalassogenic]] | * [[Thalassogenic Atmosphere]] | ||
* [[Lucidmist]] | * [[Lucidmist Atmosphere]] | ||
* [[Mycomorph]] | * [[Mycomorph]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Permian-like Atmosphere]] | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||