Aether Manipulation

Aether Manipulation
As the Purple Dragon, Spyro (The Legend of Spyro series) can wield his signature element of Aether, the spiritual matter that makes up the universe. Spyro can use Aether for powerful blasts with his Fury Breath, purify those who are corrupted by Dark Aether, and even rebuild a dying world.
Power/Ability to:	Wield the "Celestial Element" that flows through all of existence.

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.
  • Meta Life-Force Manipulation
  • Life Lordship
  • Life Transcendence
• Aether Energy Manipulation
  • Aether Attacks
  • Aether Solidification
    • Aether Constructs
      • Aether Weaponry
        • Aether Artillery
• Benefic Force Manipulation
  • Divine Force Manipulation
  • Sacred Energy Generation
• 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.
    • Astrology
    • Cosmic Manipulation
  • Gravity Manipulation: Since aether binds everything.
  • Spatial Manipulation: Aether is said to be present in all of space.
    • Dimensional Manipulation
• 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
  • Transcendent Energy Manipulation

Techniques

• Aether Arts
• Aether Aura
• Aether Empowerment
• Aethikinetic Combat
• Ethereal Physiology

Variations

• Aether Embodiment
• Aether Magic; Aether can be used for magic. by focusing the fifth element into the "Arcane Craft".

Levels

• Aether/Nether Manipulation
• Ethereal Manipulation
• Etherius Warping

Associations

• Energetic Plane Manipulation
• Heaven Lordship
• Cosmic Energy Manipulation
• Universal Manipulation; Aether is the universal element.
  • Force Manipulation

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)

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.

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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.

Sephiroth (Final Fantasy VII Franchise) has incredible aetheric powers, through his mastery of the Lifestream, the aetheric/life force of Final Fantasy VII.

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)