The power to generate and manipulate Aether, the unique essence that flows through nearly 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)
- Ether Manipulation
- Light Aether (The Legend of Spyro Series)
- The Celestial Element
- The Fifth Element
- The Prime Element
- The Unique/Universal Element
- True/Light Quintessence
Capabilities
The user can create, shape and manipulate Aether, a powerful and unique celestial element said to flow throughout the universe. Commonly recognized as the essence breathed by gods in the same way humans breathe air, Aether is a power that allows control over elemental, cosmic, spiritual, and transcendental 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
- Benefic Force Manipulation
- Light Side Aspect Manifestation- Users will become the archetype of light, benevolent, positive forces that makes up one side of things in existence.
- Pure Aura Manipulation
- Pure Chi Manipulation
- Sacred Energy Generation
- Yang Manipulation
- Cosmological Force Manipulation- Users will be able to control many spiritual, cosmic, and elemental forces as Aether created and binds them all together.
- Astral Manipulation: Being ethereal in form, users will be able to command spiritual forces.
- Astrology: Users can tap into the mystic energy found in astronomical concepts/phenomena.
- Celestial Manipulation: Gain great power over the cosmos with heavenly influence and divine power in the universe.
- Cosmic Manipulation: Gain a powerful influence over the universal forces and celestial bodies that encompass the universe.
- Primordial Light Manipulation: Control the Primordial Light That Existed at the beginning and the Primal Element that created everything in our universe.
- Elemental Manipulation/Transcendent Elemental Manipulation: Use the Power of Aether to Manipulate both the Natural and Transcendent Sides of the Elemental Forces.
- Life Element Manipulation: Manipulate the life giving form of the elements.
- Pure Element Manipulation: Manipulate the purest form of the elements through Aether.
- Gravity Manipulation: By manipulating the Aether one can increase or decrease "gravity".
- Spatial Manipulation: Use Aether to bend the fabric of space
- Creation
- Life-Force Manipulation
Techniques
Variations
Associations
- Benefic Force Manipulation
- Divine Force Manipulation
- Divine Element Manipulation (Aether is The Celestial Element Breathed by God.)
- Light Divinity
- Force Manipulation
- Heaven Lordship
- Magic - in some cases, Aether may be able to manipulate Magic
- Transcendent Force Manipulation
- Transcendent Energy Manipulation
- Cosmic Energy Manipulation (Aether is associated with Cosmic Energy in some continuities.) (The Legend of Spyro, Saint Seiya, Etc.)
- Transcendent Energy Manipulation
- Universal Manipulation: Aether is the universal element
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)
- 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)
Cartoons
- 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)
- Arthur Leywin (The Beginning After The End)
- Aether Core Users (The Beginning After The End)
- Dragons & Asuras (The Beginning After The End)
Movies
- Users of the Reality Stone (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
Video Games
- Samantha Maxis (Call of Duty: Black Ops); via MPD
- Edward Richtofen (Call of Duty: Black Ops); via MPD
- Balthazar (Guild War series)
- 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)
