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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. | [[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 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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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 | ==== 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 | ==== 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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* 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 | <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 | ==== 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 in practice == | == Osia in practice == | ||
==== How | ==== How Osiari Shape Reality ==== | ||
By aligning their consciousness with the world’s spiritual flow, osiari can influence nascent | 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 | ===== Examples of Osia in Use ===== | ||
* A | * 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 | 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 | == 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. | ||
# | # 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 | === 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 | == 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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== Osia in Adarian Culture == | == Osia in Adarian Culture == | ||
=== The | === 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. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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* "Beyond the Physical" - A philosophical treatise exploring the metaphysical implications of osia. | * "Beyond the Physical" - A philosophical treatise exploring the metaphysical implications of osia. | ||
[[Category:Osia]] | [[Category:Osia]] | ||
[[ | [[Category:Cosmology]] | ||