Discover the fundamental properties of Dream Aether, understand its encoding process for enhancing attributes, and learn about Aether Crystals as currency in Dreams of Aether.
Dream Aether, often simply called Aether, is the purest form of primordial energy, existing as a perfect, undetectable force with no waste. Theoretically, it can achieve anything when used correctly. The Oracle Bracelet constantly absorbs atmospheric Aether and can compress Aether from dead bodies into its purest form. Direct absorption is dangerous, as it includes the deceased's memories and emotions.
The density of Aether increases with the number of spiritual beings present, creating a cycle of evolution. Advanced civilizations eventually detect and utilize Aether. The source text also details Aether's properties: it's attracted to itself, spins inward centrifugally, and atmospheric Aether replenishes instantly. According to 'Novice Aether Manipulation,' Aether is the universe's origin, infinite and the source of energy and matter. Its density increases with entropy due to constant renewal, self-attraction, and attraction to brain activity, especially thoughts and dreams.
Encoding is the process of transforming Dream Aether into usable energy to enhance attributes like Strength, Agility, Constitution, Vitality, Intelligence, and Perception. The cost of encoding varies with volume; larger volumes are exponentially more expensive. Bodies have an Aether capacity limit, comparable to a bottle filling with liquid. Exceeding this limit can be detrimental.
Encoding Grades determine Aether condensation. Grade 1 is like gas, Grade 2 like liquid, and Grade 3 like solid. Each grade allows for 10 times more Aether capacity and the inclusion of passive properties. The Oracle provides 7 Grade 1 primary Encodings for free, but higher grades and additional functions are costly. For example, Grade 2 Strength Encoding costs 1,000 credits.
Aether Crystals are mentioned as currency, with a 'Small test' sub-section. Examples of Encoding assign colors to different energies: Red for Strength, orange for Agility, yellow for Constitution, green for Vitality, cyan for Intelligence, and indigo for Perception. The Oracle device uses varying amounts of Aether for each energy type.
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