The power to generate and manipulate Aether, the unique essence that flows through all of existence. Sub-power of Ethereal Manipulation. The source of Quintessence, Chi, Aura, and Mana. Opposite to Nether Manipulation. Not to be confused with Dark Matter Manipulation.
Also Called
- Advanced/Enhanced Quintessence
- Aether/Convexity (The Legend of Spyro)
- Aether Element Control
- Aether Force
- Aetherkinesis
- Akasha Manipulation
- Cosmo (Saint Seiya)
- Spirit Manipulation (Wicca)
- The Celestial/Cosmic/Fifth/Cosmic/Prime/Universal Element
- Void Manipulation (Godai)
Capabilities
The user can create, shape and manipulate Aether, a powerful and unique celestial element said to flow throughout the universe and existence, and also binds the four classical elements: water, fire, earth, and air together. Commonly recognized as the essence breathed by gods in the same way humans breathe air, Aether is a power and force that allows control over elemental, cosmic, spiritual, transcendental and primordial forces. Regarded as divine power, users that can control Aether are considered god-like, essentially becoming virtually invincible.
Applications
- Absolute Life Manipulation: Controlling all forms of life through the entire universe since aether is its source.
- Aether Energy Manipulation
- Benefic Force Manipulation
- Cosmological Force Manipulation: Aether is the force that made up the cosmos.
- Astral Manipulation: Being ethereal in form, users will be able to command spiritual forces.
- Celestial Manipulation: Controlling the cosmos with divine influence; via aether.
- Gravity Manipulation: Since aether binds everything.
- Spatial Manipulation: Aether is said to be present in all of space.
- Primordial Force Manipulation: Aether is said to be the source of all creation.
- Creative Force Manipulation
- Primordial Element Manipulation
- Omni-Element Manipulation
- Prima Materia Manipulation: Most of creation is made of materialized aether.
- Primordial Light Manipulation
- Transcendent Force Manipulation
Techniques
Variations
- Aether Embodiment
- Aether Magic; Aether can be used for magic. by focusing the fifth element into the "Arcane Craft".
Levels
Associations
- Energetic Plane Manipulation
- Heaven Lordship
- Cosmic Energy Manipulation
- Universal Manipulation; Aether is the universal element.
Limitations
- May be countered by nether-based Powers.
Trivia
- In certain variations, Aether is the fifth of the Classical Elements.
Known Users
Mythology/Folklore
- Yahweh/Jehovah/Allah (Abrahamic Religions)
- Nut (Egyptian Mythology)
- Aether (Greek Mythology)
- Adi Parashakti (Hindu Mythology)
- Lmugot Mangay (Philippine Mythology)
- Creator Gods (Various Mythologies)
Literature
- Lissa Dragomir (Vampire Academy/Bloodlines)
- Adrian Ivashkov (Vampire Academy/Bloodlines)
- Sonya Karp (Vampire Academy/Bloodlines)
- St. Vladimir (Vampire Academy/Bloodlines)
- Josh Newman/Marethyu (The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel)
- Arthur Leywin (The Beginning After The End)
- Aether Core Users (The Beginning After The End)
- Ancient Mages/Djinn (The Beginning After The End)
- Indrath Clan (The Beginning After The End)
Cartoons
- Addwaitya (Ben 10)
- Anodites (Ben 10)
- Will Vandom and Nerissa (W.I.T.C.H.); via Quintessence, the fifth element
- Xin Jing (W.I.T.C.H)
Manga/Anime
- Kiriha Kurano (Invaders of the Rokujouma)
- Saints and Gods (Saint Seiya)
- Rin Tohsaka (TYPE-MOON)
- Agnese Sanctis (A Certain Magical Index)
Movies
- Users of the Reality Stone (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
Video Games
- Aion (Aion series)
- Daevas (Aion series)
- Samantha Maxis (Call of Duty: Black Ops); via MPD
- Edward Richtofen (Call of Duty: Black Ops); via MPD
- Sephiroth (Final Fantasy VII Franchise); via the Lifestream
- Spyro (The Legend of Spyro Trilogy)
- Cynder (The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon)
- Malefor (The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon)
- The Avatar (Ultima 8: Pagan)
- Shulk (Xenoblade Chronicles); via the Monado
- Empress Fuji Yuki (Nindragon: Scale Squad 5)
- Daphne (Valkyrie Crusade)
- Aither (Valkyrie Crusade)
- Aisha (Elsword); as Aether Sage
Known Objects
- Reality Stone (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
- The Monado (Xenoblade Chronicles)