View table: Spirit_Sections
Table structure:
- Introduction - Wikitext
- Origin_and_Nature - Wikitext
- Role_in_the_Cosmos - Wikitext
- Influence_and_Manipulation_in_Osia - Wikitext
- Evolution - Wikitext
- Role_In_Everyday_Life - Wikitext
- See_Also - Wikitext
This table has 4 rows altogether.
| Page | Introduction | Origin and Nature | Role in the Cosmos | Influence and Manipulation in Osia | Evolution | Role In Everyday Life | See Also |
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| Ancestral Spirit (edit) | [Show] Ancestral spirits are the highest form of spiritual evolution in the world of Adaris, representing concepts or beings that have become deeply rooted in the collective consciousness of its inhabitants. Over time, as mature spirits gain recognition, belief, and cultural importance, they evolve into ancestral spirits, powerful entities with significant influence over both the spiritual and physical realms. |
[Show] Ancestral spirits typically arise through mortal belief, when a Mature spirit gains enough recognition and cultural importance to evolve into a fully realized, independent entity. This process is driven by faith, myth, and reverence, rivers, mountains, storms, and deified figures that have become part of a society's core mythology. The nature of ancestral spirits[edit source]Ancestral spirits are far more powerful than Mature spirits. They embody ideas, places, or cultural concepts that have become central to the identity of entire communities or regions. Their power is fueled by collective belief and they are often viewed as deities, revered as the ultimate authorities over the aspects of life they govern. Ancestral spirits are capable of creating their own realms, influencing the landscape of Adaris, or even directly intervening in the affairs of mortals. They can shape the weather, alter natural events, or manipulate time, depending on the nature of their domain. Many ancestral spirits take on roles as patrons of specific communities, regions, or cultures, acting as guardians, protectors, or even vengeful forces when wronged. Due to their immense autonomy and power, ancestral spirits remain beyond the reach of most Osiari. Manipulating such a spirit requires a very high level of mastery |
[Show] Ancestral spirits are central to the spiritual and cultural life of Adaris. Their influence is far-reaching, affecting not only nature but also societal structures, beliefs, and traditions. They are worshipped in temple cults, revered in rituals, and called upon during moments of crisis or celebration. Festivals, sacrifices, and prayers are often dedicated to these spirits, reflecting their importance in the lives of the people. |
[Show] While osiari frequently interact with nascent and Mature spirits, Ancestral spirits remain largely beyond direct influence or control. Their immense consciousness and autonomy make them resistant to manipulation, and most osiari recognize that attempting to command them is futile—if not outright dangerous.
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[Show] Ancestral spirits arise from Mature spirits that have gained widespread recognition and cultural importance. This transformation is gradual, occurring as belief in the spirit deepens and solidifies across generations. As a Mature spirit becomes deeply entrenched in myths, traditions, and worship, it accumulates power and autonomy. Eventually, it transcends its previous state and becomes an Ancestral spirit, embodying a concept, place, or force on a grander scale. |
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| Mature Spirit (edit) | [Show] Mature spirits are the evolved forms of Nascent spirits, representing concepts and forces that have coalesced and stabilized within the world of Adaris. Mature spirits are conscious beings, formed from the gradual solidification of nascent energy. These spirits embody established concepts, ideas, or places within the physical and metaphysical landscape of Adaris, having gained enough recognition and permanence to exist in a stable, self-aware state. |
[Show] Whereas nascent spirits represent transient and undefined moments—such as a gust of wind or the ripple of water—Mature spirits emerge when those fleeting moments accumulate and solidify into a more lasting concept. A single gust of wind might carry the consciousness of a Nascent spirit, but a Mature Spirit might embody a more defined and enduring concept like a boulder or stream. These spirits are the result of either natural phenomena that have existed for long periods or concepts formed through the collective mythology of a society. As these concepts remain stable and gain recognition, their nascent energies combine into a more cohesive, sentient form. For example, a mature Spirit might arise from a myth or legend. Initially, the story is a nascent concept, fleeting and intangible. But as the story spreads and becomes deeply ingrained in the culture of Adaris, it matures into a spirit with its own consciousness, capable of influencing the world around it. Over time, these spirits gain the ability to interact with others, shape their environment, or take on more significant roles. The Nature of Mature Concepts[edit source]Mature spirits are the manifestation of the concept they embody. Their existence is tied to the stability of that concept, and they exist simply because the concept has matured. A mature Spirit of a dam doesn’t oversee the dam; it is the spirit of that dam, embodying its existence and stability. Similarly, a story or myth that spreads across the world of Adaris may become a Mature Spirit. The spirit itself embodies the concept of the story, with its own consciousness and autonomy. It has the power to interact with the world in subtle ways, potentially influencing thoughts, dreams, and even physical phenomena connected to its narrative. Over time, as the story gains further importance, the spirit’s presence becomes more powerful. |
[Show] For practitioners of Osia, Mature spirits are more challenging to manipulate than Nascent spirits. Since Mature spirits are conscious, autonomous beings, they resist direct control. However, skilled Osiari can attempt to attune to these spirits, either through negotiation or by aligning their own consciousness with the spirit’s nature. This interaction often requires a deep understanding of the spirit’s essence and goals. |
 Given enough time and cultural recognition, Mature spirits can evolve into Ancestral spirits. This occurs when a spirit’s concept becomes deeply rooted in the collective consciousness of Adaris, transforming it into a powerful being. |
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| Nascent Spirit (edit) | [Show] Nascent spirits are the most basic and malleable forms of spiritual energy within the cosmology of Adaris. They are born from the Astram, the chaotic energy of the Primordial Void, and represent the first stirrings of consciousness within the natural elements. Though small and seemingly insignificant, these spirits are the building blocks of reality and play a crucial role in shaping the world of Adaris. |
[Show] Nascent spirits are the simplest form of spiritual consciousness and lack fully developed awareness. They exist in a state of potential, able to be molded by the environments they inhabit, cultural beliefs and traditions, or even by practitioners of Osia. Nascent spirits are commonly found within elemental phenomena. Though their consciousness is minimal, they interact with the world around them, responding to changes in the environment. |
Every object, force, or being in Adaris is made up of countless Nascent spirits, coalescing together to give rise to more complex forms of consciousness. |
[Show] For practitioners of Osia, Nascent spirits are a primary focus. Since they are so malleable, they can be easily influenced by Osiari to create specific effects in the physical or metaphysical world. Osiari who practice elemental branches of Osia, work directly with Nascent spirits of those elements to shape and control their power. Nascent spirits serve as the medium through which Osiari exert their influence, allowing them to alter the form or behavior of natural elements. |
[Show] Over time, Nascent spirits can merge and evolve into more complex beings known as Mature spirits. This process occurs naturally or through the influence of outside forces, such as beliefs, rituals, or the focused will of an Osiari. As Nascent spirits evolve, they take on more defined forms and purposes, becoming tied to specific places, objects, or beings. |
[Show] Nascent spirits are omnipresent in Adaris, though they often go unnoticed by the untrained eye. Everyday phenomena and matter are infused with Nascent spirits. For most inhabitants of Adaris, these spirits are a subtle, natural part of life, shaping the world around them in quiet, imperceptible ways. |
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| Primordial Spirit (edit) | [Show] The Primordial spirits are the fundamental entities in Adarian cosmology, embodying the essence of creation and shaping the world through the aspect of consciousness. Two of these Spirits, Daathir and Awenlas, predate the existence of the physical universe, while others emerged from the interplay of thought, imagination, and elemental forces. The primary primordial spirits are those that directly shaped the structure of existence itself, including the core forces of Time, Light, and Darkness, along with the primordial elements. However, as the universe expanded and consciousness deepened, secondary primordial spirits arose, embodying abstract forces that govern reality, thought, and destiny. |
[Show]The Primary Primordial Spirits[edit source]The first spirits to emerge from the chaos of the Primordial Void were Daathir (Consciousness) and Awenlas (Imagination). Through their interplay, the fundamental aspects of reality took shape.
As their thoughts shaped reality, other fundamental forces emerged:
From the energies of the Primordial Elements, six elemental spirits were born, serving as the foundation of the physical world:
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[Show] The Primordial Spirits are revered throughout Adaris, though the specific forms of worship vary across cultures and regions. Some see them as distant, abstract forces, while others believe they actively intervene in the world, guiding the course of events and influencing the lives of mortals. Temples, shrines, and rituals dedicated to the Primordial Spirits are commonplace, and many seek their blessings for health, prosperity, and guidance. |