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|Introduction='''Awenlasia''' is the | |Introduction='''Awenlasia''' is the most abstract and elusive branch of [[Osia]], dedicated to thestudy and manipulation of creativity, dreams, and the formless potential of imagination.** Practitioners, known asAwenlasiari**, do not command physical forces but instead attempt tointeract with ideas before they are realized, with visions before they solidify, with inspiration before it takes form.** Their art is not simply to create but toreshape the very nature of possibility itself.** | ||
|Principles=At its core, Awenlasia | |||
Awenlasia isnot a school of magic but a pursuit of attunement**—a way to perceive and even guide the currents of imagination that weave through [[Adaris]]. However,such a pursuit is perilous**, as Awenlas does not grant mastery over ideas, only the chance to glimpse the infinite—and in doing so, risk becoming lost within it. | |||
|Principles=At its core, Awenlasia isthe study of the formless**, a philosophy ofengagement with inspiration itself.** Because Awenlas exists beyond the tangible, Awenlasiari train themselves toperceive and influence the unseen forces of creativity.** | |||
However, Awenlasia isnot a discipline with rules, nor a structured art**—it is a series of endless, evolving approaches tounderstanding how thought precedes reality.** Awenlasiari believe: | |||
*Ideas exist before they are known.** The act of thinking is merely the process of discovering them. | |||
*Dreams are not illusions but blueprints of unrealized possibility.** | |||
*Perception shapes what is real.** The way a thing is imagined can influence how it manifests. | |||
Because of this,the practice of Awenlasia is unpredictable**, and no two Awenlasiari follow the same path. | |||
|Role in Society= | |||
Awenlasiari are rare and often misunderstood. While they are closely associated withartists, dreamers, and inventors**, their goals extend beyondartistic creation**—they seek toexplore the intangible**, tostudy the unseen**, and, in some cases, toalter the trajectory of history** by influencing how people think. | |||
Rather than shaping the elements like other [[Osiari]], Awenlasiarishape inspiration itself.** Some are revered as visionaries, while others are seen asdangerous and erratic**, unable to fully distinguish their dreams from reality. Their pursuits include: | |||
*Dreamshaping** – Exploring the relationship betweensubconscious vision and reality**, attempting to guide the flow of inspiration. | |||
*Perception Manipulation** – Studying the ways in whichimagination and thought** subtly alter how people understand the world. | |||
*Architects of Thought** – Crafting symbols, myths, or concepts that become embedded in cultures, subtly influencing civilizations for generations. | |||
Though theyrarely wield tangible power**, their influence can shapethe course of history, the rise of artistic movements, and the evolution of philosophy.** | |||
|Training and [[Attunement]]= | |||
Unlike other forms of [[Osia]],Awenlasia has no formal path of mastery.** Its practitioners are often self-taught, following only their own instincts and inspiration. However, common methods of training include: | |||
*Dreamwalking** – Entering the shared dreamscape of Adaris, where thoughts take form, and visions of the unreal can be studied. Some never return. | |||
*Symbolic Creation** – The use of intricate symbols, paintings, or music to attune one’s mind tothe currents of creativity**, allowing deeper insights. | |||
*Lucid Perception** – Training oneself to seepatterns, hidden meanings, and unrealized connections** in the waking world. | |||
Awenlasiari | Though these techniques are pursued,true mastery remains elusive.** The greatest Awenlasiari are not those who impose their will upon imagination but those wholose themselves within it, becoming part of the endless flow of creativity itself.** | ||
* | ===The Limits and Dangers of Awenlasia** === | ||
For all its promise,Awenlasia is one of the most perilous paths of Osia.** Unlike the elements, which are tangible,imagination is infinite, and the mind is fragile.** Many Awenlasiari experience: | |||
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*Over-immersion in the unreal.** Some become so entangled in ideas that they can no longer distinguish dreams from reality. | |||
*Dream-obsession.** Those who frequently enter the dreamscape sometimes begin to prefer it over the waking world, losing all connection to real life. | |||
*Paralysis of possibility.** The weight of infinite potential can overwhelm the mind, leaving some unable to create or act at all. | |||
There are whispers ofAwenlasiari who have disappeared entirely—lost not in the material world, but in thought itself.** | |||
|Applications and Ethics= | |||
* | BecauseAwenlasia does not directly alter the physical world**, its ethics are complex.What does it mean to guide a dream? To shape a thought? To introduce an idea into the minds of others?** These questions form the heart of many Awenlasiari debates. | ||
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Some believe thatall ideas should come naturally**, that attempting to influence inspiration isa violation of free thought.** Others argue that since Awenlasia does not impose its will but merelyguides the currents of imagination**, it is a natural extension of the creative process. | |||
Because of this,Awenlasiari rarely seek direct power**—instead, they act asmuses, mentors, and wanderers**, shaping history not through force but throughinspiration.** | |||
|In Adarian Culture= | |||
| | The influence of Awenlasia is feltthroughout Adaris**, though most do not realize it. Every great invention, every shift in culture, every story that lingers for centuries may have beennudged into existence** by an unseen Awenlasiari. | ||
*Artists and inventors** often claim to receive visions, as though ideas simply “arrived” in their minds. Some say this isAwenlasiari at work.** | |||
*Philosophers debate whether imagination is a power or a burden,** with some believing that those who dream too deeply risk becoming part of Awenlas itself. | |||
*Legends speak of wandering visionaries, nameless figures who appear in times of great artistic or intellectual change.** Some believe these areAwenlasiari who have fully merged with the flow of creation,** no longer bound by time or form. | |||
|References=* ''"The Dreamer's Path"'' - A philosophical treatise exploring the nature of imagination and its influence on reality. | |References=* ''"The Dreamer's Path"'' - A philosophical treatise exploring the nature of imagination and its influence on reality. | ||
* ''"The Art of Awenlasia"'' - A collection of artistic works inspired by the study of Awenlasia. | * ''"The Art of Awenlasia"'' - A collection of artistic works inspired by the study of Awenlasia. | ||
* ''"Between Thought and Creation"'' - An exploration of the link between dreams, creativity, and the material world. | * ''"Between Thought and Creation"'' - An exploration of the link between dreams, creativity, and the material world. | ||
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