Primordial Element
The Primordial Elements are the four substances of the physical world of Adaris: earth, fire, air, and water. Each is embodied by one of the Primordial Spirits, and the element and its spirit are not separate things.
Origin and creation
The elements came into existence through the thought of Umalyu and the imagination of Pavkanai, which shaped the Ákyar of the Napadéh. An element was not made first and a spirit set over it afterward. When Yairan was thought into being, earth was thought into being with him, and the same is true of the other three.
The four Primordial Elements
In order of emergence:
- Earth – Yairan. Stability, endurance, and the solid foundation of physical forms. His realm is Dalel.
- Fire – Metihi. Heat and transformation, in both creation and destruction. His realm is Píñáku.
- Air – Yavi. Wind, breath, and the sky. Her realm is Zayam.
- Water – Aahi. Fluidity, adaptability, and the rivers, lakes, and oceans. Her realm is Aasila.
The four elemental spirits fought over Dalel in the Great Erosion.
Light, darkness, and time are also embodied by Primordial Spirits (Tñarilu, Náiluv, and Konmai), but they are not counted among the elements.
Osia and the manipulation of the Primordial Elements
The elements are manipulated through Osia, the practice of influencing the conscious particles of matter. Each element has its own consciousness, derived from the mind of Umalyu. By aligning their own consciousness with the spirits of an element, Osiari can influence it.
Osiari train to attune themselves to the element they wish to manipulate. This requires mental discipline and an understanding of the element's nature. Each element has a path named for its spirit: the Path of Yairan, the Path of Metihi, the Path of Yavi, and the Path of Aahi. The paths are human traditions of study and are not inherent in the spirits themselves.
Most Osiari work on the physical aspects of an element. Some seek a deeper connection with its consciousness, which allows them to influence emotions and thoughts tied to that element.
Significance in Adaris
The Primordial Elements are revered throughout Adaris as the substances from which the physical world is made.
See Also
References
- "The Chronicles of Creation" - A collection of ancient Adarian texts detailing the universe's origin.
- "A Study of the Elements" - An exploration of the elemental forces and their impact on Adaris.
- "Mysteries of Napadéh" - A philosophical treatise examining the nature of the void and its role in creation.