introduction to essence

Essence is a type of energy or power that exists in the world of Aldora. It comes in different forms, including primal essences (Fire, Water, Air, and Earth) and celestial essences (Death, Life, Space, and Time). Essence can be combined to create new and more powerful essences, such as Molten Essence (a combination of Fire and Earth essence), Storm Essence (a combination of Wind and Water essence), and Lightening Essence (a combination of Fire and Wind essence). Each type of essence has its own unique properties and abilities.

For example, Time essence is the power that keeps the passage of time and allows users to see into memories or past events. Life essence is a celestial essence that keeps the balance of living creatures and has the ability to create and rebuild, but not destroy. Space essence is a celestial essence that keeps the world in order and allows users to manipulate the space around them. Death essence is a celestial essence that works in tandem with Life essence to complete the cycle of life to death. A notable user of Death essence is Zeth, who has extended his own life for more than a couple of millenia.

essence lore

Astral essence is a combination of Life and Space essence, and allows users to create life and manifest a physical form in which the spirit of that life can take host. Void essence is a combination of Space and Death essence and can contort creatures and beings. It is the main essence state of how the orcs came to be. Light essence is a combination of Time and Life essence and allows users to provide and extend life to beings and restore them. Shadow essence is a combination of Time and Death essence and is the essence used by Zeth to extend his life.

Shadow essence can also be used to raise fallen warriors to fight again. Wind essence is the primal essence of Air and allows users to create whirlwinds and propel themselves into the air, essentially allowing them to fly. Water essence is a primal essence and allows users to purify water and create and stop floods.

Earth essence is a primal essence and is one of the most common essences of living beings. It allows users to create buildings and structures with ease. Fire essence is a primal essence that allows users to create and manipulate fire, producing devastating attacks. Molten essence is the combination of Fire and Earth essence and can be used to create eruptions and form islands. Rhondir, a notable Drake, is the first of the Molten Drakes. Storm essence is the combination of Wind and Water essence and allows users to create and quell storms and tornadoes.

Ice essence is the combination of Earth and Water essence and allows users to freeze a portion of the ocean and march their armies across without the need for ships. Lightening essence is the combination of Fire and Wind essence and allows users to generate immense power in a split second and immobilize their opponents without physical contact.

Every being in Aldora has a natural affinity to a specific essence type. Essence binding is the process of binding to this affinity, which allows users to become more adept with their essence. It takes time, dedication, and patience to master an essence, and many races do not harness their essence to its full potential. There are some users of essence who have gained such power and have ascended into another state of being, known as Aspects. A notable Aspect of Time is Quel'An. Becoming a user of one or more celestial essences is a feat in itself, as only a few known users

To become aligned with an essence opposed to one's true nature requires a significant amount of will and determination. Becoming bound to Shadow essence requires the potential user's own death and the salvaging and rebuilding of their own soul using the souls of others for the rebinding process. Undead can be raised with Shadow essence, but they are not truly alive and do not possess the same abilities as living beings.

To become bound to an essence, one must first find a source of the essence, which can be found in certain locations or objects in the world. They must then attune themselves to the essence and undergo a ritual to bind themselves to it. This process can be difficult and dangerous, as it requires a strong connection to the essence and the ability to control it. In addition to the essences mentioned, there may be other essences that exist in the world of Aldora that are not yet known or understood. The use and manipulation of essence is a complex and powerful ability, and those who are able to master it can wield incredible power and influence.