Fiction:Elemental energy

Elemental energy is lifeforce of living things, and the energy of inorganic things. It is very similar to real-life practises, especially chi, prana and Kundalini, aura, bending arts, electric humans and individual psychic powers. All of these energies and practices was behind the main inspiration as Wormulon himself practices and researches these fascinating phenomena from a more intuitive philosophy into the world we cannot see.

The energy
There exists a subtle energy that pervades all existence, but especially living beings. It is channeled through the body, where it is collected in different points, known to humans as chakras, meridians and nadi's (some of which exist in subtle bodies, called by some the structure of the soul). If the energy channels are clear, the energy flows very easily throughout the body.

Nature
No one knows what this energy truly is, it is above concept of even the "immortals". The energy itself is not the same as the fundamental and non-fundamental energies of the universe, such as the strong and weak nuclear forces, electromagnetism and gravity, rather, elemental energy is a metaphysical one, and cannot be described by scientific measurement (its effects can). Elemental energy is easily confused as a single form of matter or energy in the body, but it is the cause of these phenomena. Elemental energy is basically everything combined and defines both living and non-living systems making it rather unique compared to the other rather more specialized energies.

However, there is some aspects of elemental that exist in all interpretations. The elemental energy is directly related to consciousness itself and perception, it fits the mould that the perception creates.

Power of duality and beyond
One of the strongest features of Elemental energy is duality. It exists in two major forms, the cool cosmic outer energy (Yang chi in Human terms), and the warm inner driving power of the mind (Yin prana in Human terms). Thus it flows through the two worlds of the physical and the mind. They are opposites that cannot exist without each other. They can transform into one another and affect each other. The dual interplay is a powerful concept, if energy is block in the body, it is probably this rich interply that is being intefered with.

But the energy reaches a certain point where they merge and become something out of concept, commonly located in the brain of humanoid races (the third eye and kundalini in Human terms). Once this has been felt, the "super-energy" flows out of the body, leading to astral travel to other planes of perception, transcendence and various more. However, this energy musn't be thought too hardly about, it is above all judgements and judgement itself can tarnish the experience. All that can be said is that one feels non-corporeal, losing sense of self, achieving a blissful state...

Types of energy
Elemental energy is a vital energy. There are many types and subtypes based on perception. Here is a list of the main types (but not all of them). It is generally important for all these energies to be in balance. Each one of these energies interact with each other.

Horizontal energy

 * Primordial energy - The energy lifeforms are born with. However, as people age, they lose this energy more and more.  However, it can be regained.
 * Existence energy - The energy of daily experience, allowing processes to function in the body as well as other natural phenomena.
 * Nourishment energy - This energy is essential to health and well being, and is absorbed through meridians.
 * Protecting energy - Created internally (rather than absorbed externally), it protects against bad energies from the outside.
 * Elemental energy - The energy of various elements, balances etc. When sky and earth energy combine for example, it can be projected into various places in the body.  While generating fire energy in the energy points will open the mind, strengthen and warm the body, or external objects.  Finding balances in this energy is important.
 * Essential energy - The lifeforce of the universe.
 * Spiritual energy - One of the most prized energies, this opens up consciousness into high planes and helps in the step up to enlightnement. Great knowledge can be gained from achieving these higher states, but to delve into this energy, the user must go through years of training.

Vertical energy
As there are different subtypes of elemental, each subtype has several "forms" of energy.
 * Underlying force - It is the energy of the mind. It is the source of change and growth, yet it can never be generated, although it can be strengthened.  It is more solid as it becomes more obvious when mind meets matter.  It is often said that "elemental follows the underlying".
 * Universal Balance - A crucial element in the vital energy. It has two sides, opposites, that cannot exist without each other, create each other, and change into each other.
 * Universal Vibration - Permeates the cosmos, this hum, known to humans as Aum or Om', can be heard when in deep meditation.
 * Attention or Astral Force - Pure consciousness, felt when the mind is clear. It is close to the concept of spirit, when the mind concentrates of the astral state.
 * Inner spaces - Worlds, Realms or Planes of Existence which consciousness can vibrate on. They are not physical places but regions of the mind.  Studieng those may help its practitioner project that energy into real life to improve their mind state.

Cultivation
For a start, everyone has these powers, everyone. Every lifeform is born carrying Primordial energy, and can absorb energy around them. But they are in varying degrees of power, not because some are naturally more powerful than others, it depends on the health and mental strength of an indvidual, which can change. Some people are born naturals, and can channel elemental energy without aid, because they have the correct willpower. Others need help to cultivate their powers. Everyone has had an experience. For training, depending on the individiduals mental strength and positive energies, it can take mere years to entire lifetimes to truly learn elemental energy.

There is many ways to cultivate energy. In fact, daily life processes will without people noticing, however, self-cultivation can improve. Martial arts, excersizes, mind states and meditation are all common forms. Breath and stillness is essential. It is always important not to be too greedy, and start off small.

Subtle bodies


There are various energy points in the body, but one of the most important is in the center, although in various cultures more is percieved. They are commonly known as chakras, nadis and meridians (or their alien equivilents). There are also several subtle bodies, held by an invisible and indesructable cord, or connection, anchored to the physical body. Many forget about their other bodies, causing unexplained illnesses and other problems in the physical body, basically, to an elemental, their body is their temple and should be treated as such. A balance of energies must be achieved, but when projecting the energy after concentrated channeling it is often felt as a spiral motion.

Energy vortices and centers
The energy centers (based on chakras), must be kept clear and stable to allow flow around the body. There is usually over seven, the first one roots the subtle to the ground or center of gravity, the second is the energy of creation, the third is power, the fourth is love, the fith is health, sixth intuition and the seventh, wisdom. They also must not be overactive (in which case meditation of peace and self-atunement is needed). The opening of the energy centers is a path to ones inner self (but each energy center must be opened one by one equally) Sometimes percived as Guardians, or the subconsious mind (it doesn't matter how they are percieved), this inner self is then noticed and one can learn much about themselves (it is hard to look and understands ones self). There is many ways to awaken the enery vortices, for extreme power energy is send from the earth to the seventh energy center, which can cause an explosion of energy. But by concentrating on the central chakra, far more peaceful energy is focused on. In Cosmospawn and similar theories, consiousness can adapt the universe (due to quantum observations) and by awakening the inner self one can get a step closer to reality. This power is not neccesarily divine however, elementals believe more in internal and not external power. How the energy is projected into the world is just as important, creating thoughtforms and karma-like effects, that bounce back. A misrable person will say the world feels like it is against them all the time, but they do not realize what they throw aout comes back. However, a positive person will sense the opposite.

There is in fact more energy centers, these are massive wells of energy which can only be built over long periods. Unlike these, the energy vortces and can open and close in a heart beat.

Channels
Energy is channeled through various roots or "meridians" through a body, they can get blocked. They can both absorb and emit energy. They also connect to various points and minicenters.

Powers
Unlike many other energies, elemental powers are based on perception of the individual. Not all of these powers may be gained by one person, depending on their energy, and also vary via individual. The different powers would be gained by channeling different subforms of energy into different places. Manipulation of air would require a strong connection to Elemental energy, while strengthening the body may require protective energy (see above).


 * Energy - Comes by many names: chi, ki, prana, kundalini force, odic force, kether, Spode divine energy, element cycle and many others.
 * Projection - Gathering energy, and projecting it for purposes, such as fighting all healing.
 * Healing - It is very important for the healer to ensure that they keep positive energy, for if the healer fails so will the patient. The healer is also in danger of absorbing the patients negative energy.  The healer can connect with, remove or add energy to areas of the patient (a hole in their protective energy sheaf would make them weaker for example) using various methods from acupuncture-like therapies to distance therapy.
 * Strengthening the body until it is as strong as steel.
 * Manipulation of elements, such as fire (pyrokinesis), water (hydrokinesis), air (areokinesis), earth, metal, energy, wood etc.
 * Changing the bodies weight or shifting it to other parts of the body.
 * Transvection - the ability to levitate.


 * Spiritual states - Can be gained when the energy points are vibrating at high frequencies. There sre mny states and levels, from energy awakening to enlightenment.
 * Multilocation - a mind state where the master splits in twoa
 * Astral projection/visiting the spirit world or planes of existence.
 * Aura reading - Ability to see aura.
 * Returning the body to its energy state - Matter revealed as energy.


 * Mind/Body - In meditation or extreme taining, mind and body can combine.
 * Enhanced mental willpower, wisdom and connection with the now.
 * Immortality - only the very strongest.
 * Self training - combining the mind with the body in meditation, allowing the user to accomplish things more easily, such as sitting out blizzards, incredible strength, stanima and speed.


 * Psi/ESP - Not to be confused with with psionic, or elemental energy, psychic powers can be gained by the enhanced mental and psychological states.
 * Telepathy.
 * Telekinesis.
 * Precognation.
 * Empathy.
 * Remote viewing - seeing with the mind.
 * Magic - Magic, mentallism and illusionism.

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Compared to other energies
Elemental energy is rather unique compared to other energies. It may well be another form of Essence, however, there are many differences to the other forms. Because the energy is everything of nature, its compatability works differently to other energies. It can't run out, if the person tires, they can simply gain more energy from the surroundings. However, it can be blocked, or its flow disrupted. Bad, negative energy can also harm the user. Elemental is also in a state of duality, unlike the one sided other forces.

Elmental energy is seen by some as the Poor-man's essence, simply because it can be learned by anyone under any schools of thought, while other forms of essence are far more restricted. They concentrate on some powers, leading to stronger effects (however, elemental can be very strong in the correct usage). However, practioners of elemental say that in fact other forms of essence ignore the big picture, as well as ignoring the peace and wisdom that elemental energy will give. Because it has many interpretations and uses, it is more adaptable and diverse that other forms of essence, whether it be used for wisdom, healing, combat and many more.


 * Elemental vs. Psionic - Everyone can attain elemental energy, while not everyone can develop psionic energy. Psionics tend to tire out.  However, not everyone develops elemental energy the same way, some people are weak or strong, depending on their mentality.  And not all can master all the powers.  Psionic itself is thought to be a mexture of elemental and celestial essences.
 * Elemental vs. Demonic energy - If the user of elemental energy only uses it for bad, greedy or evil purposes, then the negative energy will consume the user. Eventually, unlike demonic forces, the user will get kicked in the face with his energies, and will harm those who the user loves.
 * Elemental vs. Mystic energy/Dark Energy - Mystic energy can actually be seen, which is extremely rare in Elemental energy, as usually only its effects are seen.
 * Elemental energy vs. Gyronic - Those energies are really restricted to ascended beings, but there are exceptions.
 * Elemental vs. Mana Energy - Mana is drawn from the Earth in a similar way to how certain kinds of elemental energy is. Mana is ones connection to a certain world, it is connected with the root energy vortice.  Mana is thought by many to be another subform of Elemental energy.

Compatability
In varying degrees due to mental will power of the individual, however, mind strength can also be manipulated.
 * Every single species
 * At any age
 * At any gender