User can create, shape and manipulate extra-planar energy called [[Wikipedia:Ectoplasm_(paranormal)|ectoplasm]], which comes from the roots ''ektos'' meaning “outside” and ''plasma'' meaning “something formed or molded”, as such it can be understood as a variable-state form of matter-energy coming from planes beyond the physical. Its form can range from raw seething energy, a misty vapor, a viscous gelatin, a bundle of fine threads, a living membrane or a fine, fabric-like tissue, that can also be solidified and used for material purposes.
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User can create, shape and manipulate extra-planar energy called [[Wikipedia:Ectoplasm_(paranormal)|ectoplasm]], the name of which comes from the roots ''ektos'' meaning “outside” and ''plasma'' meaning “something formed or molded”, as such it can be understood as a variable-state form of matter-energy coming from planes [[Metaphysics Manipulation|beyond the physical]]. Its form can range from raw seething energy, a misty vapor, a viscous gelatin, a bundle of fine threads, a living membrane or a fine, fabric-like tissue, that can also be solidified and used for material purposes.
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Because of its unstable, esoteric properties, ectoplasm reacts to normal matter/energy in unusual and useful ways, including being able to ignore most of them. Some mediums secrete or emit ectoplasm in order to facilitate communication with ghosts. Coating spiritual entities in ectoplasm may assist them in interacting with the physical plane. Ectoplasm itself is often valued as an ingredient in alchemical magic.
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Because of its unstable, properties, ectoplasm reacts to normal matter/energy in unusual and useful ways, including being able to ignore most of them. Some mediums secrete or emit ectoplasm in order to facilitate communication with [[Ghost Physiology|ghosts]]. Coating spiritual entities in ectoplasm may assist them in interacting with the physical plane. Ectoplasm itself is often valued as an ingredient in [[Alchemy|alchemical magic]].
==Applications==
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Johann Kraus.jpg|Johann Kraus (Hellboy) is able to perform such feats as giving ghosts temporary physical form with the ectoplasm that makes up his body.
Johann Kraus.jpg|Johann Kraus (Hellboy) is able to perform such feats as giving ghosts temporary physical form with the ectoplasm that makes up his body.
File:Soul_Solid.png|Brook (One Piece) infusing his soul energy into his ''Soul Solid'', creating a spiritual blade of intense coldness.
File:Soul_Solid.png|Brook (One Piece) infusing his soul energy into his ''Soul Solid'', creating a spiritual blade of intense coldness.
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Phantom H.png|Phantom (Valkyrie Crusade) as a spirit,can manipulate ectoplasm.
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Phantom H.png|Phantom (Valkyrie Crusade) as a spirit, can manipulate ectoplasm.
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Ghost H.png|Ghost (Valkyrie Crusade) as a ghost,can manipulate ectoplasm.
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Ghost H.png|Ghost (Valkyrie Crusade) as a ghost, can manipulate ectoplasm.
User can create, shape and manipulate extra-planar energy called ectoplasm, the name of which comes from the roots ektos meaning “outside” and plasma meaning “something formed or molded”, as such it can be understood as a variable-state form of matter-energy coming from planes beyond the physical. Its form can range from raw seething energy, a misty vapor, a viscous gelatin, a bundle of fine threads, a living membrane or a fine, fabric-like tissue, that can also be solidified and used for material purposes.
Because of its unstable, properties, ectoplasm reacts to normal matter/energy in unusual and useful ways, including being able to ignore most of them. Some mediums secrete or emit ectoplasm in order to facilitate communication with ghosts. Coating spiritual entities in ectoplasm may assist them in interacting with the physical plane. Ectoplasm itself is often valued as an ingredient in alchemical magic.