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 ==== [[Ancestral Spirit|Ancestral Spirits]] ====
 Ancestral spirits are the final evolution of a nascent spirit. They have often existed for centuries.
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The Hierarchy of Spirits

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	=== The Hierarchy of Spirits ===		=== The Hierarchy of Spirits ===
	Spirits exist in various stages of development~~, each with unique traits and levels of consciousness~~.		Spirits exist in various stages of development.

	==== [[Nascent Spirit\|Nascent Spirits] ====		==== [[Nascent Spirit\|Nascent Spirits]] ====
	Nascent spirits are the building block of reality. They are the simplest and thus the most malleable spirits. They manifest their aspects in simple forms: a flickering light, a gust of wind, etc. They can, with practice, be manipulated and shaped by an Osiari, and they generally lack much self-awareness.		Nascent spirits are the building block of reality. They are the simplest and thus the most malleable spirits. They manifest their aspects in simple forms: a flickering light, a gust of wind, etc. They can, with practice, be manipulated and shaped by an Osiari, and they generally lack much self-awareness.

	==== 2. [[Mature Spirit\|Mature Spirits]] ~~(Self-aware and Powerful)~~ ====		==== [[Mature Spirit\|Mature Spirits]] ====
			Mature spirits are evolved nascent spirits. They are self-aware and more powerful than nascent spirits. Due to their level of consciousness, they are far more difficult to manipulate and require a great deal more skill to negotiate with and control.

	* Evolved nascent spirits that have gained consciousness and distinct forms.		==== [[Ancestral Spirit\|Ancestral Spirits]] ====
	* Can manifest as elemental beings, spectral animals, or mythological figures.		Ancestral spirits are the final evolution of a nascent spirit. They have often existed for centuries.
	* More resistant to manipulation and may negotiate rather than obey.

	~~<blockquote>Example: A skilled osiari might form a pact with a <noautolinks>mature spirit</noautolinks> of the wind, calling upon its power in exchange for a spiritual offering or favor.</blockquote>~~

	==== 3. [[Ancestral Spirit\|Ancestral Spirits]] ~~(the Beings of Myth and Legend)~~ ====

	* Spirits that have existed for centuries, often revered as gods or elemental lords.
	* Their power is self-sustaining, no longer requiring belief or worship.
	* Many have become fundamental forces of nature, their will shaping the world itself.
	~~While nascent~~ spirits are the ~~primary focus~~ of ~~osia, mature and ancestral Spirits exist on an entirely different scale~~. ~~Attempting to manipulate them is highly dangerous, and even the most skilled osiari rarely succeed without consequence~~.

	== Osia in practice ==		== Osia in practice ==

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1. Nascent Spirits (the Building Blocks of Reality)

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	Spirits exist in various stages of development, each with unique traits and levels of consciousness.		Spirits exist in various stages of development, each with unique traits and levels of consciousness.

	==== 1. [[Nascent Spirit\|Nascent Spirits]~~] (the Building Blocks of Reality)~~ ====		==== [[Nascent Spirit\|Nascent Spirits] ====
			Nascent spirits are the building block of reality. They are the simplest and thus the most malleable spirits. They manifest their aspects in simple forms: a flickering light, a gust of wind, etc. They can, with practice, be manipulated and shaped by an Osiari, and they generally lack much self-awareness.
	* The simplest and most malleable spirits~~, existing~~ in a ~~state of pure potential.~~
	* Comparable to single-cell organisms in the spiritual realm.
	* Often manifest as flickering ~~lights~~, ~~gusts~~ of wind, ~~or ripples in water~~.
	* Can be ~~easily~~ shaped by ~~osiari~~, as they lack ~~full~~ self-awareness.

	~~<blockquote>Example: An osiari can focus their intent on a group of nascent spirits near a fire, persuading them to increase the flames or redirect the heat to another location.</blockquote>~~

	==== 2. [[Mature Spirit\|Mature Spirits]] (Self-aware and Powerful) ====		==== 2. [[Mature Spirit\|Mature Spirits]] (Self-aware and Powerful) ====

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	Osia is the system centered on manipulating consciousness and the spirits that form the foundation of all things in [[Adaris]]. Practitioners of osia, known as [[Osiari]], specialize in influencing nascent spirits, young, malleable entities existing in a state of pure potential. While most osiari work within the realm of these nascent Spirits, master practitioners may attempt to influence more advanced spirits, though this is sometimes perilous.		Osia is the system centered on manipulating consciousness and the spirits that form the foundation of all things in [[Adaris]]. Practitioners of osia, known as [[Osiari]], specialize in influencing nascent spirits, young, malleable entities existing in a state of pure potential. While most osiari work within the realm of these nascent Spirits, master practitioners may attempt to influence more advanced spirits, though this is sometimes perilous.

	Osia ~~does not involve commanding supernatural forces but rather~~ attuning to ~~the~~ spiritual ~~flow~~ of the world. An osiari ~~does not impose their will upon reality but instead~~ learns to guide and persuade spirits, aligning their intent with the natural forces that govern existence.		The practice of Osia involves attuning to a specific spiritual aspect of the world. An osiari learns to guide and persuade spirits, aligning their intent with the natural forces that govern existence.

	== Principles of Osia ==		== Principles of Osia ==

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	Osia is ~~an ancient and complex discipline~~ centered on manipulating consciousness and the spirits that form the foundation of ~~reality~~ in [[Adaris]]. Practitioners of osia, known as ~~<nowiki>osiari</nowiki>~~, specialize in influencing nascent spirits, young, malleable entities existing in a state of pure potential. While most osiari work within the realm of nascent Spirits, master practitioners may attempt to influence more advanced spirits, though this is ~~exceedingly rare and often~~ perilous.		Osia is the system centered on manipulating consciousness and the spirits that form the foundation of all things in [[Adaris]]. Practitioners of osia, known as [[Osiari]], specialize in influencing nascent spirits, young, malleable entities existing in a state of pure potential. While most osiari work within the realm of these nascent Spirits, master practitioners may attempt to influence more advanced spirits, though this is sometimes perilous.

	Osia does not involve commanding supernatural forces but rather attuning to the spiritual flow of the world. An osiari does not impose their will upon reality but instead learns to guide and persuade spirits, aligning their intent with the natural forces that govern existence.		Osia does not involve commanding supernatural forces but rather attuning to the spiritual flow of the world. An osiari does not impose their will upon reality but instead learns to guide and persuade spirits, aligning their intent with the natural forces that govern existence.

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	~~[[File:Osia - Symbol 01.jpg\|thumb]]~~		Osia is an ancient and complex discipline centered on manipulating consciousness and the spirits that form the foundation of reality in [[Adaris]]. Practitioners of osia, known as <nowiki>osiari</nowiki>, specialize in influencing nascent spirits, young, malleable entities existing in a state of pure potential. While most osiari work within the realm of nascent Spirits, master practitioners may attempt to influence more advanced spirits, though this is exceedingly rare and often perilous.
	Osia is an ancient and complex discipline centered on manipulating consciousness and the spirits that form the foundation of reality in [[Adaris]]. Practitioners of osia, known as <nowiki>osiari</nowiki>, specialize in influencing nascent ~~spirits—young~~, malleable entities existing in a state of pure potential. While most osiari work within the realm of nascent Spirits, master practitioners may attempt to influence more advanced spirits, though this is exceedingly rare and often perilous.

	Osia does not involve commanding supernatural forces but rather attuning to the spiritual flow of the world. An osiari does not impose their will upon reality but instead learns to guide and persuade spirits, aligning their intent with the natural forces that govern existence.		Osia does not involve commanding supernatural forces but rather attuning to the spiritual flow of the world. An osiari does not impose their will upon reality but instead learns to guide and persuade spirits, aligning their intent with the natural forces that govern existence.

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	* More resistant to manipulation and may negotiate rather than obey.		* More resistant to manipulation and may negotiate rather than obey.

	<blockquote>Example: A skilled osiari might form a pact with a [[mature spirit]] of the wind, calling upon its power in exchange for a spiritual offering or favor.</blockquote>		<blockquote>Example: A skilled osiari might form a pact with a <noautolinks>mature spirit</noautolinks> of the wind, calling upon its power in exchange for a spiritual offering or favor.</blockquote>

	==== 3. [[Ancestral Spirit\|Ancestral Spirits]] (the Beings of Myth and Legend) ====		==== 3. [[Ancestral Spirit\|Ancestral Spirits]] (the Beings of Myth and Legend) ====

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	Spirits exist in various stages of development, each with unique traits and levels of consciousness.		Spirits exist in various stages of development, each with unique traits and levels of consciousness.

	==== 1. Nascent Spirits (the Building Blocks of Reality) ====		==== 1. [[Nascent Spirit\|Nascent Spirits]] (the Building Blocks of Reality) ====

	* The simplest and most malleable spirits, existing in a state of pure potential.		* The simplest and most malleable spirits, existing in a state of pure potential.
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	<blockquote>Example: An osiari can focus their intent on a group of nascent spirits near a fire, persuading them to increase the flames or redirect the heat to another location.</blockquote>		<blockquote>Example: An osiari can focus their intent on a group of nascent spirits near a fire, persuading them to increase the flames or redirect the heat to another location.</blockquote>

	==== 2. Mature Spirits (Self-aware and Powerful) ====		==== 2. [[Mature Spirit\|Mature Spirits]] (Self-aware and Powerful) ====

	* Evolved nascent spirits that have gained consciousness and distinct forms.		* Evolved nascent spirits that have gained consciousness and distinct forms.
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	<blockquote>Example: A skilled osiari might form a pact with a [[mature spirit]] of the wind, calling upon its power in exchange for a spiritual offering or favor.</blockquote>		<blockquote>Example: A skilled osiari might form a pact with a [[mature spirit]] of the wind, calling upon its power in exchange for a spiritual offering or favor.</blockquote>

	==== 3. Ancestral Spirits (the Beings of Myth and Legend) ====		==== 3. [[Ancestral Spirit\|Ancestral Spirits]] (the Beings of Myth and Legend) ====

	* Spirits that have existed for centuries, often revered as gods or elemental lords.		* Spirits that have existed for centuries, often revered as gods or elemental lords.

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	Osia does not involve commanding supernatural forces but rather attuning to the spiritual flow of the world. An osiari does not impose their will upon reality but instead learns to guide and persuade spirits, aligning their intent with the natural forces that govern existence.		Osia does not involve commanding supernatural forces but rather attuning to the spiritual flow of the world. An osiari does not impose their will upon reality but instead learns to guide and persuade spirits, aligning their intent with the natural forces that govern existence.

	== Principles of ~~osia~~ ==		== Principles of Osia ==

	=== The ~~hierarchy~~ of ~~spirits~~ ===		=== The Hierarchy of Spirits ===
	Spirits exist in various stages of development, each with unique traits and levels of consciousness.		Spirits exist in various stages of development, each with unique traits and levels of consciousness.

	==== 1. Nascent ~~spirits~~ (the ~~building blocks~~ of ~~reality~~) ====		==== 1. Nascent Spirits (the Building Blocks of Reality) ====

	* The simplest and most malleable spirits, existing in a state of pure potential.		* The simplest and most malleable spirits, existing in a state of pure potential.
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	<blockquote>Example: An osiari can focus their intent on a group of nascent spirits near a fire, persuading them to increase the flames or redirect the heat to another location.</blockquote>		<blockquote>Example: An osiari can focus their intent on a group of nascent spirits near a fire, persuading them to increase the flames or redirect the heat to another location.</blockquote>

	==== 2. Mature ~~spirits~~ (~~self~~-aware and ~~powerful~~) ====		==== 2. Mature Spirits (Self-aware and Powerful) ====

	* Evolved nascent spirits that have gained consciousness and distinct forms.		* Evolved nascent spirits that have gained consciousness and distinct forms.
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	<blockquote>Example: A skilled osiari might form a pact with a [[mature spirit]] of the wind, calling upon its power in exchange for a spiritual offering or favor.</blockquote>		<blockquote>Example: A skilled osiari might form a pact with a [[mature spirit]] of the wind, calling upon its power in exchange for a spiritual offering or favor.</blockquote>

	==== 3. Ancestral ~~spirits~~ (the ~~beings~~ of ~~myth~~ and ~~legend~~) ====		==== 3. Ancestral Spirits (the Beings of Myth and Legend) ====

	* Spirits that have existed for centuries, often revered as gods or elemental lords.		* Spirits that have existed for centuries, often revered as gods or elemental lords.
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	== Osia in practice ==		== Osia in practice ==

	==== How ~~osiari shape reality~~ ====		==== How Osiari Shape Reality ====
	By aligning their consciousness with the world’s spiritual flow, osiari can influence nascent ~~Spirits~~ to reshape matter, control elements, and even alter perceptions. This process requires focus, [[attunement]], and an understanding of the spirits’ nature.		By aligning their consciousness with the world’s spiritual flow, osiari can influence nascent spirits to reshape matter, control elements, and even alter perceptions. This process requires focus, [[attunement]], and an understanding of the spirits’ nature.

	===== Examples of ~~osia~~ in ~~use~~ =====		===== Examples of Osia in Use =====

	* A ~~fire-focused osiari~~ can redirect flames, causing them to bend away from allies.		* A [[Tejasia\|Tejasiari]] can redirect flames, causing them to bend away from allies.
	* A healer might stabilize a fading consciousness, keeping a dying soul tethered to the body.		* A healer might stabilize a fading consciousness , keeping a dying soul tethered to the body.
	* An illusionist attuned to [[Awenlasia]] (imagination) could alter a person’s perception of reality, making them believe they are elsewhere.		* An illusionist attuned to [[Awenlasia]] (imagination) could alter a person’s perception of reality, making them believe they are elsewhere.

	Since nascent ~~dpirits~~ exist everywhere, even untrained individuals may unconsciously influence them through strong emotions, rituals, or belief. This is why locations steeped in history or emotion often exhibit subtle spiritual anomalies.		Since nascent spirits exist everywhere, even untrained individuals may unconsciously influence them through strong emotions, rituals, or belief. This is why locations steeped in history or emotion often exhibit subtle spiritual anomalies.

	== Training and ~~attunement~~ ==		== Training and Attunement ==
	Becoming an osiari requires rigorous training in:		Becoming an osiari requires rigorous training in:

	# Osial Attunement – Learning to perceive nascent spirits in everyday objects and forces.		# Osial Attunement – Learning to perceive nascent spirits in everyday objects and forces.
	# ~~Elemental~~ Alignment – Focusing on specific ~~elements, such as fire ([[Tejasia]]) or wind ([[Shasia]])~~.		# Osial Alignment – Focusing on specific types of spirits.
	# Spiritual Manipulation – Persuading spirits to align with one’s intent, rather than forcing them.		# Spiritual Manipulation – Persuading spirits to align with one’s intent, rather than forcing them.

	=== Mastery of ~~osia~~: ~~beyond nascent spirits~~ ===		=== Mastery of Osia: Beyond Nascent Spirits ===
	While most osiari focus on, and indeed are only capable of focusing on, nascent spirits, masters of osia—those who have spent decades honing their craft—may be able to influence mature spirits. This requires immense skill and discipline, as mature spirits possess a will of their own and can resist manipulation.		While most osiari focus on, and indeed are only capable of focusing on, nascent spirits, masters of osia—those who have spent decades honing their craft—may be able to influence mature spirits. This requires immense skill and discipline, as mature spirits possess a will of their own and can resist manipulation.

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	Few osiari ever reach the level of mastery required to influence mature spirits. Those who attempt to manipulate ancestral spirits risk destabilizing reality itself.		Few osiari ever reach the level of mastery required to influence mature spirits. Those who attempt to manipulate ancestral spirits risk destabilizing reality itself.

	== Ethics of ~~osia~~ ==		== Ethics of Osia ==
	Because osia directly influences the spiritual fabric of reality, ethical concerns play a central role in its practice.		Because osia directly influences the spiritual fabric of reality, ethical concerns play a central role in its practice.

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	Many osiari adhere to strict ethical codes, recognizing that excessive manipulation of spirits—especially the powerful ones—can shatter the balance of nature. Some even believe that abusing osia risks attracting the attention of higher, unfathomable entities that should never be disturbed.		Many osiari adhere to strict ethical codes, recognizing that excessive manipulation of spirits—especially the powerful ones—can shatter the balance of nature. Some even believe that abusing osia risks attracting the attention of higher, unfathomable entities that should never be disturbed.

	== Osia in Adarian ~~culture~~ ==		== Osia in Adarian Culture ==

	=== The ~~osiari~~ ===		=== The Osiari ===
	Osiari are not mere spellcasters but scholars, mystics, and philosophers dedicated to understanding the spiritual framework of Adaris. They are both respected and feared, as their abilities touch upon the very essence of existence.		Osiari are not mere spellcasters but scholars, mystics, and philosophers dedicated to understanding the spiritual framework of Adaris. They are both respected and feared, as their abilities touch upon the very essence of existence.

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	Despite their deep knowledge, even the most powerful osiari tread carefully when dealing with the oldest and most powerful spirits—for some things in the world are not meant to be controlled.		Despite their deep knowledge, even the most powerful osiari tread carefully when dealing with the oldest and most powerful spirits—for some things in the world are not meant to be controlled.

	~~== Conclusion ==~~
	Osia is more than a mere practice—it is a philosophy, an art, and a way of life. It bridges the gap between the physical and the metaphysical, offering its practitioners a glimpse into the very fabric of reality. Yet, with such power comes great risk. For those who seek to bend spirits to their will, the question remains:

	== References ==		== References ==

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	[[File:Osia Symbol.jpg\|thumb]]		[[File:Osia - Symbol 01.jpg\|thumb]]
	Osia is an ancient and complex discipline centered on manipulating consciousness and the spirits that form the foundation of reality in [[Adaris]]. Practitioners of osia, known as <nowiki>osiari</nowiki>, specialize in influencing nascent spirits—young, malleable entities existing in a state of pure potential. While most osiari work within the realm of nascent Spirits, master practitioners may attempt to influence more advanced spirits, though this is exceedingly rare and often perilous.		Osia is an ancient and complex discipline centered on manipulating consciousness and the spirits that form the foundation of reality in [[Adaris]]. Practitioners of osia, known as <nowiki>osiari</nowiki>, specialize in influencing nascent spirits—young, malleable entities existing in a state of pure potential. While most osiari work within the realm of nascent Spirits, master practitioners may attempt to influence more advanced spirits, though this is exceedingly rare and often perilous.

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	==== How osiari shape reality ====		==== How osiari shape reality ====
	By aligning their consciousness with the world’s spiritual flow, osiari can influence nascent Spirits to reshape matter, control elements, and even alter perceptions. This process requires focus, attunement, and an understanding of the spirits’ nature.		By aligning their consciousness with the world’s spiritual flow, osiari can influence nascent Spirits to reshape matter, control elements, and even alter perceptions. This process requires focus, [[attunement]], and an understanding of the spirits’ nature.

	===== Examples of osia in use =====		===== Examples of osia in use =====