Osia

Osia is the system centered on manipulating consciousness and the spirits that form the foundation of all things in Adaris. Practitioners of osia, known as Osiari, specialize in influencing nascent spirits, young, malleable entities existing in a state of pure potential. While most osiari work within the realm of these nascent Spirits, master practitioners may attempt to influence more advanced spirits, though this is sometimes perilous.

The practice of Osia involves attuning to a specific spiritual aspect of the world. An osiari learns to guide and persuade spirits, aligning their intent with the natural forces that govern existence.

Principles of Osia

The Hierarchy of Spirits

Spirits exist in various stages of development.

Nascent Spirits

Nascent spirits are the building block of reality. They are the simplest and thus the most malleable spirits. They manifest their aspects in simple forms: a flickering light, a gust of wind, etc. They can, with practice, be manipulated and shaped by an Osiari, and they generally lack much self-awareness.

Mature Spirits

Mature spirits are evolved nascent spirits. They are self-aware and more powerful than nascent spirits. Due to their level of consciousness, they are far more difficult to manipulate and require a great deal more skill to negotiate with and control.

Ancestral Spirits

Ancestral spirits are the final evolution of a nascent spirit. They have often existed for centuries.