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Descension is a phenomenon related to Essence in which an individual undergoes a process of soul corruption 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 evil or chaotic essences, while its good, orderly or at least neutral counterpart is the Ascension; the two phenomena are technically the same thing, but possess enough distinctions that most studies separate them.

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Descension is an event where a mortal entity achieves a greater state of existence thanks to a strong association with certain types of "demonic" Essences. Descended 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 Descend on virtue of already being made out of Essence, meaning they are technically Descended by default.

Generally, the power of Descension comes with extreme mental degradation, leading such individuals to become cruel, violent, bloodthirsty or simply insane, and their appearance becomes a twisted and demonic version of their former species. The mere act of Descension tends to be extremely dangerous, as a failure to control one's powers during the act can lead to self-destruction.

The following Essences have documented cases of Descension:

Historically, Descension has always been more common than Ascension 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 Descension[]

There are two agreed methods of undergoing Descension which have been documented.

Corruption

Descension by outside factors. Corruption is usually the result of a mortal being gifted a great amount of Essence by someone who is already Descended, 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, like the infamous Doomstones of Inferno.

Born Descended

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

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