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|Name=Path of Konmai
|Image=[[File:Watchmaker.jpg|center|frameless]]
|Practitioners=Path of Konmairi
|Focus=Control of time, temporal flow, and manipulation of moments
|Origin=The [[Ascendant Spirit]] of Time, [[Konmai]]
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|Introduction='''Path of Konmai''' is a rare and highly advanced branch of [[Osia]], focusing on the manipulation of time spirits tied to the [[ascendant spirit]] of Time, Konmai. Practitioners of this discipline, known as Path of Konmairi, seek to influence the flow of time in small, localized ways.
|Principles=Path of Konmai revolves around the manipulation of time spirits, conscious particles that govern the passage of moments. These spirits exist in every ticking second, every change from day to night, and every transformation over time. Path of Konmairi attune their minds to these time spirits, learning to bend the flow of moments in subtle ways, influencing events and perceptions of time.

Time spirits are not easily controlled; their essence is tied to the natural order and cycles of [[Adaris]]. Manipulating them requires intense mental discipline, an understanding of temporal balance, and a deep connection to the flow of time itself.
|Spiritual Hierarchy=Like other branches of osia, Path of Konmai involves the manipulation of spirits at various stages of development. Time spirits, from fleeting moments to vast epochs, exist in different forms, each representing a stage of consciousness and temporal influence.

* Nascent spirits: These spirits govern small moments, like the ticking of a clock or the shift from dusk to night. Path of Konmairi can easily influence these spirits to slightly adjust the flow of time, such as speeding up or slowing down minor tasks.

* Mature spirits: Time spirits that govern longer stretches, such as the passage of seasons or the growth of a tree. Manipulating these spirits is more difficult and requires intense focus and training, as they have greater autonomy and influence over larger temporal cycles.

* Ancestral spirits: The most powerful time spirits, governing vast epochs or historical events. These spirits are nearly impossible to control, representing the deep, inexorable flow of time. Only the most skilled Path of Konmairi might attempt to commune with these beings, often to seek understanding rather than direct control.
|Training and [[Attunement]]=In Path of Konmai, time is viewed as a conscious and active force, one that connects all moments, past, present, and future. Every second that passes holds a spirit of its own, guiding the flow of events and change. Path of Konmairi learn to attune themselves to this flow, subtly influencing the movement of time to suit their purposes.

Training to become a Path of Konmairi is one of the most difficult paths in osia. It begins with osial attunement, where novices learn to sense the subtle movements of time spirits in the world around them. They begin by manipulating small moments, such as slightly speeding up the passage of time in a controlled environment.

As their attunement deepens, Path of Konmairi learn to extend their influence over larger periods and more complex scenarios, such as temporarily altering the flow of time in a specific location or aging objects faster or slower. Only a handful of practitioners reach the level where they can affect large stretches of time, and even then, the effects are temporary and limited.

Most Path of Konmairi never reach the point of manipulating mature spirits of time, as such manipulations require immense concentration and risk. However, the most powerful Path of Konmairi may seek to commune with the ancestral spirits of time, though such attempts are dangerous and can result in unintended consequences, such as time loops, distortions, or other anomalies.
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