Path of Náiluv
| Path of Náiluv | |
|---|---|
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| Practitioners | Path of Náiluvri |
| Focus | Control of shadows, darkness, and the unseen |
| Origin | Náiluv |
Introduction
Path of Náiluv is a specialized branch of Osia, focusing on the manipulation of spirits tied to darkness. Practitioners, known as Path of Náiluvri, attune themselves to the conscious presence of darkness itself, drawing power from the primordial force of Náiluv.
Principles
Path of Náiluv involves the manipulation of the spirits of darkness. Through mental attunement, Path of Náiluvri can control these spirits, manipulating darkness.
Path of Náiluvri believe that darkness holds the key to understanding the unknown, and by manipulating these spirits, they can influence both the physical world and the minds of others.
Role in Society
Path of Náiluvri are sought after for their ability their talents in stealth, illusion, and concealment make them valuable to rulers, scholars, and warriors alike, but many also view them with caution and superstition.
Spiritual Hierarchy
Like all branches of Osia, Path of Náiluv involves the manipulation of spirits at various stages of development. These spirits represent different aspects of darkness. Nascent Spirits are fleeting spirits of temporary darkness. These are the first spirits an Path of Náiluvri learns to control. Mature Spirits are spirits that linger in perpetual shadow, tied to places where darkness persists consistently. Ancestral Spirits are entities that embody darkness that has becoming mythological in nature.
Training and Attunement
Training to become an Path of Náiluvri involves years of practice. Novices must learn to perceive the subtleties of darkness, tuning their minds to the nuances of shadows and the spaces between light. As they progress, they gain the ability to manipulate nascent spirits of darkness, bending shadows to their will.
Advanced Path of Náiluvri train to influence more complex aspects of darkness, such as mature spirits tied to regions of constant darkness. The depths of a well or a cave for example. This requires deep understanding and immense focus, as darkness spirits are notoriously difficult to control due to their secretive and elusive nature. To achieve this level, Path of Náiluvri spend long periods of time living in complete darkness.