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Divine Blessing
A sacred gift bestowed by a god upon a chosen individual during the Ceremony of Selection, often visualized as a distinct aura or energy signature. Divine Blessings allow the bearer to channel spiritual energy and mark them as vessels of divine will.
Spiritual Energy
An invisible force that flows through all living things. It responds to emotion, willpower, and focus, and serves as the medium through which divine power is expressed. Spiritual energy is not inert—it has a will of its own, and resists being shaped or commanded. Only the chosen—humans who have received a Divine Blessing—can perceive it when it is being used and manipulate it directly. The color of spiritual energy reflects the god who granted the blessing, while its brilliance shows its purity. All chosen begin with dim, muted energy; as their bond with the divine deepens, the brilliance intensifies.
Divine Edict
A binding rule imposed by a god when granting a Divine Blessing. It is an unbreakable commandment that governs the chosen's behavior or thoughts, reflecting the god's nature.
Violating the Edict weakens the chosen's power and invites divine punishment. It defines what they must do.
Divine Trace
A precise motion made using concentrated spiritual energy to form lines and symbols. A Divine Trace requires absolute control of energy flow, form, and intent.
Divine Runes
Symbols traced using a Divine Trace. When properly formed, Divine Runes activate abilities tied to the bearer's Divine Blessing. Each rune must be created with precision in both shape and energy flow—any mistake can result in failure or physical harm.
Divine Marks
An invisible sigil that appears on a chosen individual during the Ceremony of Selection. Each mark is unique to the god who granted it and represents their divine bond.
The mark proves that the person has been chosen by a god. It cannot be removed or copied—it is sacred and permanent.
Although always present, the mark remains invisible most of the time. It only becomes visible when the chosen one draws a Divine Rune, glowing as energy flows through it.