The power to generate and manipulate Aether, the unique essence that flows through all of existence. Sub-power of Ethereal Manipulation. Variation of Energy Matter Manipulation and Force Manipulation. Opposite to Nether Manipulation. Not to be confused with Dark Matter Manipulation.
Also Called[]
- Advanced/Enhanced Quintessence/Light 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.
- Ley Line Manipulation: : The user can manipulate ley lines, the conduits of energy that surround a planet.
- Meta Life-Force Manipulation: Use the energetic forces of life and the heavens.
- Life Lordship: Rule over all life.
- Life Transcendence: Transcend the limitations and the concept of life.
- Spiritual Force Manipulation: Being well adjusted to souls, users can control spiritual energy.
- Supernatural Force Manipulation: Being Able to adjust the supernatural powers to the users will.
- Aether Energy Manipulation
- Beneficial Force Manipulation
- Divine Force Manipulation
- Angelic Divinity(Varies; Angels only)/Light Divinity (Varies) (Greater or Supreme; Varies)
- 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.
- 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
Techniques[]
Variations[]
- Aether Embodiment
- Aether Magic; Aether can be used for magic, by focusing the fifth element into the "Arcane Craft".
- Life-Force Manipulation
- Aura Manipulation: The spiritual aspect of Aether
- Chi Manipulation: The physical aspect of Aether
- Mana Manipulation: The magical aspect of Aether
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
- Will Vandom and Nerissa (W.I.T.C.H.); via Quintessence, the fifth element
- Xin Jing (W.I.T.C.H)
Anime/Manga
- Kiriha Kurano (Invaders of the Rokujouma)
- Saints and Gods (Saint Seiya)
- Agnese Sanctis (Toaru Majutsu no Index)
Movies
- Guardian of the Cave of Wonders (Aladdin)
- 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
- Aisha (Elsword); as Aether Sage
- Users of the Lifestream (Final Fantasy VII series)
- The Cetra
- Sephiroth
- Various Characters (Final Fantasy XIV)
- Various Characters (Final Fantasy XVI)
- Eikons
- Ifrit
- The Phoenix
- Shiva
- Ramuh
- Garuda
- Titan
- Bahamut
- Odin
- Leviathan
- Dominants
- Clive Rosfield
- Joshua Rosfield
- Jill Warrick
- Cidolfus Telamon
- Dion Lesage
- Benedikta Harman
- Hugo Kupka
- Barnabas Tharmr
- Bearers
- Ultima
- Eikons
- Spyro (The Legend of Spyro Trilogy)
- Cynder (The Legend of Spyro Trilogy)
- Malefor (The Legend of Spyro Trilogy)
- Empress Fuji Yuki (Nindragon: Scale Squad 5)
- Rin Tohsaka (TYPE-MOON)
- The Avatar (Ultima 8: Pagan)
- Daphne (Valkyrie Crusade)
- Aither (Valkyrie Crusade)
- Shulk (Xenoblade Chronicles); via the Monado
- Zanza (Xenoblade Chronicles)
Known Objects[]
- Reality Stone (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
- The Monado (Xenoblade Chronicles)
Known Locations[]
- Cave of Wonders (Disney's Aladdin)