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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 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 | |||
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 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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* 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 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. | ||