Aspects - Spirit

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Spirit is the final Aspect (or the first of them all, depending on one's point of view). Spirit is a symbol of the worlds beyond. The unfolding dream, Yrion, the High Aether, the Aethons, the divinities, the myriad other planes, dimensions and realms that remain interconnected.

As living creatures of destiny all beings of the Prime Worlds are connected to the world of Spirit as well. All that exists partakes of the world of spirit, but in Yrion the spirit is pristine and pure. Thus all other Aspects are subject to the laws of the Prime Worlds, whilst Spirit alone is subject to the laws of the Unfolding Dream in its entirety.

However, the Aspect of Spirit does not actually measure a creature's spirit -which is impossible- but, as with the other Aspects, describes how much a creature has developed, spiritually, and thus it describes the creature's connection to the spirit world. This may or may not translate into mystical powers, or contact with otherworldly entities and beings, but it is certainly connected with a person's inner value system, their inner voice, and also their reservoir of inner strength and willpower.

For Empyrean characters, Spirit is an essential aspect, for through it they gain access to their powers. It is also essential to a few other characters, including priests, mystics and some philosophers. Spirit, however, is essential to everyone. It is the root of good psychology, the indication of a vibrant soul eager to attain exalted deeds.

Spirit is the home of moral values and ideals, as well as the place of enlightenment.

Abilities based on spirit are the following:


  • Conscience (The character's attunement with their inner voice)
  • Invocation (The character's ability to channel spiritual energies into their powers)
  • Mysticism (The character's ability to understand and commune with spirits)
There are no traits or flaws that relate with spirit, for Spirit transcends such notions.

Spirit develops as the characters develop virtues and ideals, regardless of whether these virtues or ideals are also compatible to other Aspects. The more these virtues and ideals are developed the more the character can use them to improve their Spirit - related rolls without necessarily spending Willpower.

However, the character's flaws may work against them, diminishing their powers.

All the virtues and ideals develop with spirit (along with their respective aspects).


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