Astral Spirit, Astral Power, Astral Energy, they all refer to the same thing - an inexplicable energy that was discovered deep beneath the Earth a hundred years ago. Though depending on the context in which it is used, the terms can change:
- As a type of energy, it would be referred as Astral Energy.
- As an sentient entity, it would be referred as Astral Spirit.
- As an ability, it would be referred as Astral Power.
Overview[]
Astral Energy[]
The rawest form of the energy discovered deep beneath the planet. It can exit to the surface through vortexes, giving off astral light in the process. This light is an indication of the type of astral power one would receive after being exposed to it. Light blue would mean ice, while brown would mean earth. The vortex where Mismis acquired her powers from gave off emerald green light, signifying a wind elemental power.
Astral Spirit[]
Because astral energy has the unique property of possessing people, and seem to be "alive", it also referred to as astral spirit. They are hinted to be living entities due to the fact that they can speak, albeit in an unfamiliar language.
According to Jhin Syulargun, getting possessed by an astral spirit is extremely rare, as 99% of people don't get possessed no matter how strong the spirit is.[1] Only those found as "suitable hosts" are possessed and gain supernatural abilities.
Astral spirits also behave like automatic defenses, acting independently to protect their host when they sense danger.
- Nebulis, who went into deep slumber after setting the Empire ablaze, attacked Iska and Aliceliese in a semi-unconscious state after her astral spirit reacted to Iska's Astral Swords.
Because they are the source of their powers, and seem to be thinking entities of their own, astral spirits are able to override their host's commands if they deem it necessary.
- When Alice attempted to freeze everything around her to quickly subdue Nameless, her astral spirit prioritized forming a wall in front of her instead, preventing the assassin's deadly punch from connecting.[2]
However, astral spirits are unable to register their own power as dangerous to their host, and so the automatic defenses won't activate when their powers are used against them.
- Alice's astral spirit did not react when Nameless threw a shard of ice back at her due to the fact that it had been created from her own astral power.[2]
Astral Power[]
Individuals with astral powers are able to harness various elements of nature. For example, Aliceliese has control over ice, allowing her to freeze landscapes solid with little effort. In some cases, individuals can also gain abilities that go beyond their elemental capabilities. Salinger for example, has the ability to steal other people's astral powers; while Sisbell has the ability to recreate events that have already occurred.
Only the Founder Nebulis can wield all elements of Astral Power.
Related Terms[]
- Astral Crests: A mark that radiates astral energy and only appears on those with astral powers.
- Astral Arts: While astral power refers to the given ability that an astral mage possesses, astral arts would be the practical usage of those abilities.