Attunement

Attunement is the foundational practice of Osia, the art of interacting with spirits and consciousness in Adaris. It is the process by which Osiari (practitioners of Osia) align their minds and bodies, with the essence of a spirit, enabling them to perceive, influence, or communicate with spiritual forces. Unlike basic spiritual awareness, attunement involves a deep connection that requires discipline, meditation, and an altered state of awareness.

A Gilaari practicing attunement

Attunement is considered essential across all branches of Osia. Without attunement, an Osiari cannot effectively channel a spirit’s power or comprehend the nature of the forces they seek to influence.

Principles of Attunement

Attunement is based on the principle that spirits exist within all aspects of nature, from minor elements such as embers and breezes to larger phenomena such as storms and rivers. These spirits are regarded as entities rather than mere energy sources, requiring an Osiari to establish a connection based on resonance and understanding.

Attunement follows three fundamental principles:

Perception: Attunement begins with perception, the process of aligning one's perception with the presence of a spirit.

Understanding: Osiari must develop an awareness of a spirit’s nature before attempting to attune with it.

Balance: Attunement is a mutual process; as an Osiari connects with a spirit, the spirit may also influence the Osiari.

Risks and Limitations

While attunement is a fundamental aspect of Osia, it carries inherent risks, particularly for inexperienced Osiari.

Over-Attunement: Excessive attunement can lead to a loss of personal identity, as the Osiari takes on traits of the attuned spirit.

Rejection: Spirits are not passive forces; they may reject an Osiari who seeks attunement without proper understanding. Forced attunement can result in mental disorientation, physical harm, or spiritual displacement.

Methods of Attunement

Different Osiari employ various techniques to attune themselves, depending on the branch of Osia they follow and the nature of the spirit they seek to connect with.