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.
Contents
Also Called
- Advanced/Enhanced Quintessence
- Aether/Convexity (The Legend of Spyro)
- Aether Element Control
- Aether Force
- Aetherkinesis
- Akasha Manipulation
- Cosmo (Saint Seiya)
- The Celestial Element
- The Fifth Element (In our universe)
- The Cosmic Element
- The Supreme Primordial Element
- The Prime Element
- The Unique/Universal Element
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
- Aether Attacks
- Aether Constructs
- Aether Solidification
- Balance- The user can be in perfect balance with the universe and its forces.
- Balanced Aspect Manifestation- The user can be the archetype of the essential concepts of balance itself.
- 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 bind everything.
- Spatial Manipulation: Aether is said to be present in all Space.
- Meta Life-Force Manipulation: Controlling all forms of Life-Force through the entire universe since Aether is its Source.
- Primordial Force Manipulation: Aether is said to be the Source of all Creation.
- Creative Force Manipulation
- Prime Source
- Primordial Element Manipulation
- Omni Element Manipulation
- Prima Materia Manipulation: Most of creation is made of Materialized Aether.
- Sacred Energy Generation
- Magic/Magic Manipulation - Users can focus the fifth element into all forms of the "Arcane Craft".
- Magical Energy Manipulation- Master the manipulation of magical energy forces.
- Mana Manipulation- Master the manipulation of the energy behind all magic.
Techniques
Variations
Levels
Associations
- Divinity - Often the source of it.
- Energetic Plane Manipulation
- Heaven Lordship
- Magic - in some cases, Aether may be able to manipulate Magic.
- Transcendent Force Manipulation
- Universal Manipulation: Aether is the universal element.
Limitations
- May be countered by nether-based Powers.
Universe Variations
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)
- Dragons & Asuras (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
- 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)
Gallery
Agnese Sanctis (A Certain Magical Index) using the Lotus Wand to manipulate Ether, having it affect the airspace to create spatial slashes that bypasses armor.
Samantha Maxis (Call of Duty: Black Ops) was trapped within the MPD, a device that served as a link to the Aether's energies, allowing her the full power of the Aether's energies.
The Reality Stone/The Aether (Marvel Cinematic Universe) is one of the six Infinity Stones that has the potential to transform the entire universe.
Holy spirits are manipulators of Aether.
Daphne (Valkyrie Crusade) as the goddess of life, can manipulate the True Quintessence.
Spyro, Cynder, and Malefor (The Legend of Spyro) clash using beams of Aether.
Spyro and Dark Spyro (The Legend of Spyro) represent both the light and dark aspects of Aether.
Will Vandom (W.I.T.C.H.), is able to manifest her power over Aether in the form of lightning.
Aither (Valkyrie Crusade)
Adi Parashakti (Hindu Mythology)
