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Path of Tñarilu
Image	A man practicing the Path of Tñarilu
Focus	Manipulation of light, illumination, and clarity
Origin	Tñarilu

Introduction

The Path of Tñarilu is the branch of Osia that works with the spirits of light associated with Tñarilu, the Primordial Spirit of light. Its practitioners, known as disciples of the Path of Tñarilu, use it for illumination, guidance and protection. The path has many adherents.

History

Humans took up the Path of Tñarilu after the Great Migration. Once the Ascendant Spirits had taught them the methods of Osia, humans began to work with the spirits of the Primordial Spirits, and the Path of Tñarilu was one of the first paths they followed.

Principles

The Path of Tñarilu is the study of light in two senses: physical light, and the clarity and revelation that light brings. Both are central to the path, though clarity and revelation are often held to be the more valuable. Its disciples learn to perceive the spirits of light, to understand them, and to work with them, following the three principles of Attunement.

Spiritual Hierarchy

Nascent Spirits are found in simple, flickering lights. Disciples learn to command them first, in training and in minor rituals.
Mature Spirits are found in enduring sources of light, such as the light of hearths, lighthouses and sacred flames. Disciples must negotiate with them.
Ancestral Spirits are found in celestial and mythic sources of light, such as the sun. They seldom heed mortals, and only the most advanced disciples attempt to approach them.

Training and Attunement

The Path of Tñarilu is taught by schools and orders in many places, and its disciples hold the usual ranks of the Osiari. Training begins with Nascent Spirits and simple work with reflection and illumination. As they progress, disciples learn to negotiate with Mature Spirits under the guidance of a teacher. Master disciples may attempt brief attunements with Ancestral Spirits, and do so with great caution.

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-|Name=Dhasia
+|Name=Path of Tñarilu
-|Image=[[File:Ruvin - Attunement 01.jpg|center|frameless|A Ruvin attunes to Dharas. ]]
+|Image=[[File:Attuning to Light.jpg|center|frameless]]
-|Practitioners=Dhasari
+{{center|A man practicing the Path of Tñarilu}}
-|Focus=Control of light, illumination, and clarity
+|Focus=Manipulation of light, illumination, and clarity
-|Origin=[[Dharas]]
+|Origin=[[Tñarilu]]
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 {{Osia Sections
-|Introduction='''Dhasia''' is a branch of [[Osia]] centered on the manipulation of light spirits associated with the primordial force of [[Dharas]]. Practitioners of this discipline, known as Dhasari, attune themselves to the conscious essence of light, employing it as a force for illumination, guidance, and protection. In the cosmology of [[Adaris]], light is not merely a physical phenomenon but a living energy that symbolizes truth, wisdom, and the dispelling of ignorance.
+|Introduction=The '''Path of Tñarilu''' is the branch of [[Osia]] that works with the spirits of light associated with [[Tñarilu]], the [[Primordial Spirit]] of light. Its practitioners, known as disciples of the Path of Tñarilu, use it for illumination, guidance and protection. The path has many adherents.
-|Principles=Dhasia is founded on the understanding that light is a conscious and responsive element. Each source of light, from the smallest flame to the sun itself, contains nascent or developed spirits that can be influenced through disciplined [[attunement]]. Dhasari learn to shape these light spirits into protective wards, illuminating paths, or revelations that expose hidden truths.
+|History=Humans took up the Path of Tñarilu after the [[Great Migration]]. Once the [[Ascendant Spirit|Ascendant Spirits]] had taught them the methods of Osia, humans began to work with the spirits of the Primordial Spirits, and the Path of Tñarilu was one of the first paths they followed.
+|Principles=The Path of Tñarilu is the study of light in two senses: physical light, and the clarity and revelation that light brings. Both are central to the path, though clarity and revelation are often held to be the more valuable. Its disciples learn to perceive the spirits of light, to understand them, and to work with them, following the three principles of [[Attunement]].
-The essence of Dhasia lies in clarity—both visual and conceptual. Practitioners seek not only to brighten the world but to bring understanding and resolve through spiritual illumination.
+|Spiritual Hierarchy=* [[Nascent Spirit|Nascent Spirits]] are found in simple, flickering lights. Disciples learn to command them first, in training and in minor rituals.
-|Role in Society=Dhasari often occupy roles as guides, scholars, healers, and spiritual advisors. Their work extends beyond the practical manipulation of light to the symbolic and philosophical dimensions of clarity and truth. Common responsibilities include:
+* [[Mature Spirit|Mature Spirits]] are found in enduring sources of light, such as the light of hearths, lighthouses and sacred flames. Disciples must negotiate with them.
-* Dispelling illusions and revealing concealed knowledge.
+* [[Ancestral Spirit|Ancestral Spirits]] are found in celestial and mythic sources of light, such as the sun. They seldom heed mortals, and only the most advanced disciples attempt to approach them.
-* Providing spiritual guidance in times of confusion or darkness.
+|Training and Attunement=The Path of Tñarilu is taught by schools and orders in many places, and its disciples hold the usual ranks of the [[Osiari]]. Training begins with Nascent Spirits and simple work with reflection and illumination. As they progress, disciples learn to negotiate with Mature Spirits under the guidance of a teacher. Master disciples may attempt brief attunements with Ancestral Spirits, and do so with great caution.
-* Defending against malevolent forces that dwell in shadow.
-* Serving as record-keepers and truthseekers in legal, academic, or political domains.
-Their presence is sought during moments of transition—births, journeys, diplomatic negotiations, or mourning rites—where clarity and protection are most needed.
-|Spiritual Hierarchy=Dhasia recognizes three major classifications of light spirits, categorized by consciousness and strength:
-* '''Nascent Spirits''' – Embodied in simple, flickering lights. Easily attuned to and commonly used for training or minor rituals.
-* '''Mature Spirits''' – Found in enduring sources of light such as hearths, lighthouses, or sacred flames. These spirits are semi-conscious and require deeper attunement.
-* '''Ancestral Spirits''' – Manifest in celestial bodies and mythic sources of light, such as the sun. Interaction with these spirits is rare and often dangerous, reserved for the most advanced Dhasari.
-|Training and Attunement=Training in Dhasia begins with exposure to nascent spirits, developing control over flame, reflection, and illumination. Students are taught to read the symbolic language of light—refraction patterns, shadows, and lensing—as part of their philosophical studies.
-As they progress, they engage in guided communion with mature spirits and are initiated into rituals that align their inner will with the rhythms of light. Master Dhasari may attempt brief attunements with ancestral spirits, usually during eclipses, solstices, or solar alignments, though such events are approached with extreme caution.
-|Applications and Ethics=The potential for both revelation and harm makes Dhasia a discipline of high ethical scrutiny. Dhasari are taught to balance illumination with restraint, ensuring that the truth they reveal does not destabilize or endanger.
-Common ethical tenets include:
-* Never blind others with unnecessary revelation.
-* Do not wield light to dominate, only to guide.
-* Respect the boundary between illumination and intrusion.
-|In Adarian Culture=Dhasari are venerated in many regions of Adaris as symbols of wisdom and vigilance. Temples and public institutions often employ them as protectors or keepers of record.
-Dhasari are prominently featured in rites of transition—such as the Lighting of the Threshold at weddings, or the Beacon Rite for guiding souls at funerals. They are also central to the Festival of Lanterns, during which cities are lit with thousands of floating lights in celebration of [[Dharas]] and the power of shared understanding.
 }}