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=== The Nature of Ancestral Spirits ===

Ancestral Spirits are far more powerful than Mature Spirits. They embody ideas, places, or cultural concepts that have become central to the identity of entire communities or regions. Their power is fueled by collective belief and they are often viewed as deities, revered as the ultimate authorities over the aspects of life they govern.

Ancestral Spirits are capable of creating their own realms, influencing the landscape of Adaris, or even directly intervening in the affairs of mortals. They can shape the weather, alter natural events, or manipulate time, depending on the nature of their domain. Many Ancestral Spirits take on roles as patrons of specific communities, regions, or cultures, acting as guardians, protectors, or even vengeful forces when wronged.

Their autonomy and power make them nearly untouchable by Osiari, as manipulating an Ancestral Spirit would require a level of mastery and attunement beyond what any practitioners have achieved.

Their autonomy and power make them nearly untouchable by [[Osiari]], as manipulating an Ancestral Spirit would require a level of mastery and attunement beyond what any practitioners have achieved.

=== Forms and Manifestations ===

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|Influence and Manipulation in Osia=While Osiari frequently interact with Nascent and Mature Spirits, influencing Ancestral Spirits is a much more complex and dangerous task. Ancestral Spirits, with their immense consciousness and autonomy, resist control and manipulation. Most Osiari would never attempt to influence such a spirit directly. However, some might seek to attune to the spirit in order to gain insight or favor.

|Influence and Manipulation in Osia=While Osiari frequently interact with [[Nascent Spirit|Nascent]] and [[Mature Spirits]], influencing Ancestral Spirits is a much more complex and dangerous task. Ancestral Spirits, with their immense consciousness and autonomy, resist control and manipulation. Most Osiari would never attempt to influence such a spirit directly. However, some might seek to attune to the spirit in order to gain insight or favor.

Powerful Osiari, with the right combination of skill, knowledge, and respect, may attempt to commune with Ancestral Spirits. This interaction is more about building a relationship than direct manipulation, as Ancestral Spirits possess immense knowledge and wisdom, offering guidance or favor to those who prove worthy.

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Religions, festivals, and myths often center around Ancestral Spirits, with entire priesthoods dedicated to maintaining their favor. In times of war or hardship, people may call upon their patron spirit to intervene, believing that the spirit will protect them from harm or bring them victory.

|See Also=* ~~Nascent Spirits – The earliest form of spirits, representing the potential for growth and change.~~

|See Also=* [[Primordial Spirits]] – The original, powerful beings born from the chaos of the [[Astram]] and the Primordial Void.

* Mature Spirits – Spirits that have gained self-awareness and autonomy, forming more defined concepts or beings.

* [[Osia]] – The mystical practice through which Osiari manipulate spirits and elements.

* Primordial Spirits – The original, powerful beings born from the chaos of the [[Astram]] and the Primordial Void.

* [[Osiari]] – Practitioners of Osia, who attempt to influence the spiritual landscape of Adaris.

* Osia – The mystical practice through which Osiari manipulate spirits and elements.

* [[Astram]] – The chaotic energy from which all matter and spirit originate.

* Osiari – Practitioners of Osia, who attempt to influence the spiritual landscape of Adaris.

* [[Sethis]] – An example of an Ancestral Spirit born from the merging of Primordial Spirits.

* Astram – The chaotic energy from which all matter and spirit originate.

* Sethis – An example of an Ancestral Spirit born from the merging of Primordial Spirits.

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 === The Nature of Ancestral Spirits ===
 Ancestral Spirits are far more powerful than Mature Spirits. They embody ideas, places, or cultural concepts that have become central to the identity of entire communities or regions. Their power is fueled by collective belief and they are often viewed as deities, revered as the ultimate authorities over the aspects of life they govern.
 Ancestral Spirits are capable of creating their own realms, influencing the landscape of Adaris, or even directly intervening in the affairs of mortals. They can shape the weather, alter natural events, or manipulate time, depending on the nature of their domain. Many Ancestral Spirits take on roles as patrons of specific communities, regions, or cultures, acting as guardians, protectors, or even vengeful forces when wronged.
-Their autonomy and power make them nearly untouchable by Osiari, as manipulating an Ancestral Spirit would require a level of mastery and attunement beyond what any practitioners have achieved.
+Their autonomy and power make them nearly untouchable by [[Osiari]], as manipulating an Ancestral Spirit would require a level of mastery and attunement beyond what any practitioners have achieved.
 === Forms and Manifestations ===
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-|Influence and Manipulation in Osia=While Osiari frequently interact with Nascent and Mature Spirits, influencing Ancestral Spirits is a much more complex and dangerous task. Ancestral Spirits, with their immense consciousness and autonomy, resist control and manipulation. Most Osiari would never attempt to influence such a spirit directly. However, some might seek to attune to the spirit in order to gain insight or favor.
+|Influence and Manipulation in Osia=While Osiari frequently interact with [[Nascent Spirit|Nascent]] and [[Mature Spirits]], influencing Ancestral Spirits is a much more complex and dangerous task. Ancestral Spirits, with their immense consciousness and autonomy, resist control and manipulation. Most Osiari would never attempt to influence such a spirit directly. However, some might seek to attune to the spirit in order to gain insight or favor.
 Powerful Osiari, with the right combination of skill, knowledge, and respect, may attempt to commune with Ancestral Spirits. This interaction is more about building a relationship than direct manipulation, as Ancestral Spirits possess immense knowledge and wisdom, offering guidance or favor to those who prove worthy.
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 Religions, festivals, and myths often center around Ancestral Spirits, with entire priesthoods dedicated to maintaining their favor. In times of war or hardship, people may call upon their patron spirit to intervene, believing that the spirit will protect them from harm or bring them victory.
-|See Also=* Nascent Spirits – The earliest form of spirits, representing the potential for growth and change.
+|See Also=* [[Primordial Spirits]] – The original, powerful beings born from the chaos of the [[Astram]] and the Primordial Void.
-* Mature Spirits – Spirits that have gained self-awareness and autonomy, forming more defined concepts or beings.
+* [[Osia]] – The mystical practice through which Osiari manipulate spirits and elements.
-* Primordial Spirits – The original, powerful beings born from the chaos of the [[Astram]] and the Primordial Void.
+* [[Osiari]] – Practitioners of Osia, who attempt to influence the spiritual landscape of Adaris.
-* Osia – The mystical practice through which Osiari manipulate spirits and elements.
+* [[Astram]] – The chaotic energy from which all matter and spirit originate.
-* Osiari – Practitioners of Osia, who attempt to influence the spiritual landscape of Adaris.
+* [[Sethis]] – An example of an Ancestral Spirit born from the merging of Primordial Spirits.
-* Astram – The chaotic energy from which all matter and spirit originate.
-* Sethis – An example of an Ancestral Spirit born from the merging of Primordial Spirits.
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