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Ascension is a phenomenon related to Essence in which an individual undergoes a process of mortal soul-cleansing due to a strong associated with certain types of supernatural energies, leading them to achieve a more powerful state of being. This transformation is linked to what are considered good, orderly or at least neutral essences, while its evil, chaotic counterpart is the Descension; the two phenomena are technically the same thing, but possess enough distinctions that most studies separate them.

Note that Essence Ascension is not to be confused with the technological ascension of Ultraterrestrials, though such beings would feasibly be able to do both if they so desired.

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Ascension is an event where a mortal entity achieves a greater state of existence thanks to a strong association with certain types of "neutral" or "celestial" Essences. Ascended beings become biologically immortal and see their abilities heightened to great degrees, potentially making them among the most powerful members of their species. Supernatural beings like the Essentials cannot Ascend on virtue of already being made out of Essence, meaning they are technically Ascended by default.

Generally, the power of Ascension clears the mindset of an individual and changes the appearance to match, giving them features that are usually described as angelic by most races. Due to its association with more positive concepts, Ascension is usually considered safer than Descension, though it is not harmless; a failure to control one's powers during the act can lead to self-destruction.

The following Essences have documented cases of Ascension:

Historically, Ascension has always been less common than Descension in the Onuris Universe; the entities who are able to quickly spread Descension tend to be more proactive in doing so, while those who can spread Ascension tend to not interfere into mortal affairs unless they are pressed into doing so.

Methods of Ascension[]

There are three agreed methods of undergoing Ascension which have been documented.

Absolution

Ascension by outside factors. Absolution is usually the result of a mortal being gifted a great amount of Essence by someone who is already Ascended, but is also known to happen to mortals who are exposed to supernatural materials for prolonged periods of time, such as chunks of solidified Essence.

Enlightenment

Ascension by study. Through study, beings can become Ascended through mental enlightenment. Although this may take a lifetime, even hundreds or thousands of years to achieve, one can prolong their lifetime to study true Ascension.

Born Ascended

Ascension by birth. By far the rarest form, this is the result of an Ascended being conceiving offspring, and the latter inheriting their Essence potential enough that they are already Ascended at birth. Such beings usually age until adulthood, and then stop aging, gaining the same immortality as other forms of Ascension.

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