Aether Symbiosis

The power to gain powers through a symbiotic relationship with an ethereal/aether-based being. Form of Symbiosis.

Also Called

 * Akasha/Akashic Symbiosis
 * Quintessence/Quintessential Symbiosis

Capabilities
The user can gain powers through a symbiotic relationship with an ethereal/aether-based being (such as an embodiment of the aether or an entity that controls and/or is comprised of it). Thanks to its celestial essence, the bond between host and entity can impart power to control life-force, chi, mana and/or aura. These abilities supercede more natural elemental forces, but as with most forms of Symbiosis, it can come with a price.

Applications

 * Aether Manipulation
 * Aura Manipulation
 * Chi Manipulation
 * Life-Force Manipulation
 * Mana Manipulation
 * Cosmological Force Manipulation
 * Ethereal Physiology

Associations

 * Symbiosis
 * Universal Manipulation

Limitations

 * The aether entity may take over the host’s mind and/or body (Possession).
 * The power wielded may be dangerous to the user.
 * Powerful aether entity may harm or even destroy host’s body.
 * Bond Destruction/Nether Manipulation could defeat the user.
 * May require a supernatural contract.

Known Users

 * Fairy Tail members (Fairy Tail); via Mavis Vermilion
 * Exodus Summoners (Final Fantasy series)
 * Antimony Carver (Gunnerkrigg Court)
 * Malekith (Thor: The Dark World); via Aether
 * Demi-Servants (TYPE-MOON)
 * Winx (Winx Club); via Ethereal Fairies
 * Regents of Earth (W.I.T.C.H. TV series)