Nascent Spirit
Introduction
Nascent spirits are the most basic and malleable forms of spiritual energy within the cosmology of Adaris. They are born from the Astram, the chaotic energy of the Primordial Void, and represent the first stirrings of consciousness within the natural elements. Though small and seemingly insignificant, these spirits are the building blocks of reality and play a crucial role in shaping the world of Adaris.
Origin and Nature
Nascent spirits are the simplest form of spiritual consciousness and lack fully developed awareness. They exist in a state of potential, able to be molded by the environments they inhabit, cultural beliefs and traditions, or even by practitioners of Osia.
Nascent spirits are commonly found within elemental phenomena. Though their consciousness is minimal, they interact with the world around them, responding to changes in the environment.
Role in the Cosmos
Every object, force, or being in Adaris is made up of countless Nascent spirits, coalescing together to give rise to more complex forms of consciousness.
Influence and Manipulation in Osia
For practitioners of Osia, Nascent spirits are a primary focus. Since they are so malleable, they can be easily influenced by Osiari to create specific effects in the physical or metaphysical world.
Osiari who practice elemental branches of Osia, work directly with Nascent spirits of those elements to shape and control their power. Nascent spirits serve as the medium through which Osiari exert their influence, allowing them to alter the form or behavior of natural elements.
Evolution
Over time, Nascent spirits can merge and evolve into more complex beings known as Mature spirits. This process occurs naturally or through the influence of outside forces, such as beliefs, rituals, or the focused will of an Osiari.
As Nascent spirits evolve, they take on more defined forms and purposes, becoming tied to specific places, objects, or beings.
Role in Everyday Life
Nascent spirits are omnipresent in Adaris, though they often go unnoticed by the untrained eye. Everyday phenomena and matter are infused with Nascent spirits. For most inhabitants of Adaris, these spirits are a subtle, natural part of life, shaping the world around them in quiet, imperceptible ways.
See also
- Ancestral spirits – Powerful and wise spirits that have existed for centuries, often revered as deities or elemental lords.
- Primordial spirits – The original and most powerful spirits, born directly from the chaotic energies of the Astram.
- Astram – The chaotic energy from which all spirits and matter in Adaris originate.