Editing Spirit (section)

== Types of Spirits ==
[[File:Adaris Spirits.jpg|thumb|A depiction of various spirits, from nascent to ancestral, representing the layers of consciousness within Adaris.]]

=== Nascent Spirits ===
'''[[Nascent Spirit|Nascent Spirits]]''' are the youngest and most malleable spirits in '''[[Adaris]]'''. They exist in a state of pure potential, with limited consciousness and awareness. These spirits are often are the embodiment of minor environmental phenomena, such as flickering lights, gusts of wind, or small elemental creatures barely distinguishable from their surroundings. Nascent spirits are influenced by the beliefs, actions, and environmental changes around them, and their form and function are fluid.

Nascent spirits are the building blocks of the natural world, forming the foundation of all matter. They lack self-awareness but are essential to the functioning of the world, as they coalesce to create more complex spirits. Osiari—practitioners of '''[[Osia]]'''—primarily manipulate these spirits to influence the elements and physical reality.

=== Mature Spirits ===
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. Mature Spirits are often born from long-standing natural phenomena, human constructions, or widely accepted ideas, where nascent energies coalesce and evolve over time.

Mature spirits can have a significant impact on the world, influencing natural events and playing active roles in Adarian myths and rituals. While they retain some connection to their elemental origins, their increased consciousness allows them to act with greater autonomy and intent.

=== Ancestral Spirits ===
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, godlike being. Ancestral Spirits have grown immensely powerful through continuous belief, reverence, and interaction with their followers. These spirits are often seen as god-like beings, with consciousness far surpassing that of nascent or mature spirits. Ancestral spirits are deeply woven into the culture and religion of [[Adaris]], acting as protectors, guides, or deities for those who believe in them.

Ancestral Spirits often become patrons of communities, regions, or entire cultures, holding immense power over their followers. Ancestral Spirits are so deeply embedded in the world of Adaris that they may even shape the landscape, create realms, or act as protectors or adversaries. These spirits are considered the embodiments of ancient knowledge and wisdom, often outlasting the cultures that created them. Their power is such that they no longer require active worship to maintain their existence, having become fundamental parts of the world. 

=== Primordial Spirits ===
[[Primordial Spirits|'''Primordial Spirits''']] are the original forces of creation, born from the chaos of the [[Primordial Void|'''Primordial Void''']]. These spirits are the most powerful entities in existence, representing the raw, untamed elements of the universe. '''[[Daathir]]''', the first consciousness, and '''[[Awenlas]]''', the spirit of imagination, are examples of primordial spirits whose influence shaped all of Adaris.

Spirits born directly from the primordial energies, known as the [[Primordial Elements|'''Primordial Elements''']]—fire, earth, water, air, light, and darkness. These spirits possess a heightened consciousness due to their direct connection to the primordial energies that shaped the universe. 

These spirits are guardians of the natural world, maintaining the balance of the elements. Though they may interact with Osiari or other beings, their primary focus is on maintaining the harmony of the elemental forces that define Adaris. They are often revered in religious practices and can be invoked for their elemental power., are also incredibly powerful. These spirits, while younger than the original primordial spirits, retain the immense strength and consciousness that comes from being tied to the very origins of existence. They often serve as intermediaries between the primordial forces and the physical world.