Otherworld Manipulation

The power to manipulate the otherworld. Sub-power of Mythology and Supernatural Force Manipulation. Variation of World and Dimensional Manipulation. Not to be confused with Other Dimensional Manipulation.

Also Called[]

Orbis Alius Control/Manipulation
Otherside Control/Manipulation
Otherworld Control

Cultural Terms[]

Isekai (Japanese)

Capabilities[]

The user of this ability can create, shape, and manipulate the concept of the Otherworld, a term in comparative religion and mythology, particularly drawn from Celtic mythology, which refers to realms such as the abode of deities, spirits, or the domain of the dead. Similar religious, mythological, or metaphysical ideas, like a realm inhabited by supernatural entities, are prevalent in cultures worldwide. It is believed that spirits traverse between worlds or layers of existence in these traditions, typically following an axis like a colossal tree, a tent pole, a river, a rope, or mountains.

Applications[]

Associations[]

Limitations[]

May be limited to certain otherworlds.
May be unable to create otherworlds, being limited to manipulating already existing sources.

Trivia[]

Its name is a calque of orbis alius (Latin for "other world/side"), a term used by Lucan in his description of the Celtic Otherworld.

Known Users[]

Other Mother (Coraline)
Janemba (Dragon Ball Z)
Ganon (The Legend of Zelda franchise)

Types of Otherworlds[]

Celtic Otherworld (Celtic Mythology)
Erebus/Hades/Underworld (Greek Mythology)
Fortunate Isles (Greek Mythology)
Mount Olympus (Greek Mythology)
Alfheim (Norse Mythology)
Asgard (Norse Mythology)
Vanaheim (Norse Mythology)
Chinvat (Persian Mythology)
Vyraj (Slavic Mythology)