Flow

Flow (AKA: Flow Energy) refers to the passive energy emanating all over the world of Caelum. It stems from the planet's core and civilizations have attuned themselves into using such energy for eons. A.G. 0 marked the beginning of its technological usage. From there, various inventions have been made, including the emergence of Frames.

Flow Aptitude and Affinity

Each individual Caelite has a certain affinity and aptitude with Flow, which are reflected through the color of their eyes:

Flow States

Flow can also take these forms depending on its usage:

Magic: The usage of Magic can be done by conjuring a "magic code" and then "compiling" the code within one's mind. The result is a manifestation of the said code in the physical plane. It is often compared to programming. Conjuring Magic will always require Flow Reserves, which can be compared to RAM or hard drive space. The complexities of Magic rely on its user's affinity with Flow Energy and their ability to memorize magic codes. Failed codes do not manifest themselves but instead exhaust a certain amount of Flow energy from the user.

Technique: Techniques require no Flow Energy. However, this does not stop others from using them in order to amplify their offensive capabilities. Techniques also do not require conjuring codes as they are earned through physical training and mastery of fighting style.

Hex: A Hex can be many things, but it is universally known as an unknown phenomenon that occurs via one of two things: The forced corruption of a conjured code, or a conjured magic that is beyond comprehension. Hexes usually leave a dimension that forces anybody to be stuck within an infinite matrix. Anybody who is unaware of the abnormality won't be able to escape unless they find the source code of the hex (which is usually an item placed in the area that wasn't there before).

Chi: When a lifeform breaks their physical limiter AND becomes spiritually attuned to their own life essence, they develop "Chi Energy". Unlike Flow Energy, Chi Energy bypasses every limit Flow Energy has, including the sole requirement of a person being near Caelum's Core in order to harness its power. The occurrence of this is so rare that there are only two recorded incidents of Caelites achieving this power. One, being Theia Laufel. Therefore, there is not much else known about this type of energy.

Special States

A certain person may undergo through these flow-based afflictions through various means:

State of Revelation: The State of Revelation is a phenomenon can happen to any lifeform in Caelum when they undergo a paradigm shift of cosmic proportions. The phenomenon will change their appearance, usually transforming their hair color into silver/white. Having a silver hair is a cultural norm, as they are usually associated with lifeforms who are extremely wise and knowledgeable.

Librarian's Vision: Anyone who attains an extremely high amount of insight will then achieve this state. This type of state was coined "Librarian's Vision" due to its correlation with the Akashic Records. This state grants the person limitless intelligence quantities, as well as photographic memory. However, due to its high flow sensitivity, the person who takes on this state ceases to see everything in the physical realm and instead see everything through Energy and Waves. This vision is also usually associated with the Laufel Clan.

Heterochromia: A person who has Heterochromia is usually associated with failed genetics. These people can technically harness Flow Energy except their corrupted genes prevent them from doing so. Heterochromia is also usually associated with the Imiwaki Tribe.