Difference between revisions of "Luhel bond"
(Interestingly, "Connection" is only capitalized with regard to aethers when Tress reaches out to the verdant spore (p. 304); it is not in the context of Midnight Essence (pp. 358 & 396). I'm also not sure we should Intent to the aethers in that way at this point) |
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=== Core Aethers === |
=== Core Aethers === |
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− | As the Luhel bond is referred to by [[Hoid]] as the manner in which aethers typically function, it is likely integral in the function of the [[aetherbound]].{{book ref|Tress|31}} Indeed, known aetherbound are shown to exchange water with their bonded primal aether for the manipulation of aether.{{book ref|mb7|42}} Additionally, there is some form of psychic communication available between aetherbound and their bonded primal aether through |
+ | As the Luhel bond is referred to by [[Hoid]] as the manner in which aethers typically function, it is likely integral in the function of the [[aetherbound]].{{book ref|Tress|31}} Indeed, known aetherbound are shown to exchange water with their bonded primal aether for the manipulation of aether.{{book ref|mb7|42}} Additionally, there is some form of psychic communication available between aetherbound and their bonded primal aether through this connection.{{book ref|mb7|47}} |
== Notes == |
== Notes == |
Revision as of 22:27, 8 January 2023
Luhel bond | |
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Related to | Aether spores, Aether |
World of Origin | Lumar |
Universe | Cosmere |
“ I assume you have no idea what a Luhel bond is. Don't feel bad. ”
The Luhel bond is a connection typically formed between a human and an aether.[1] While it can be symbiotic or parasitic, it is defined by the person giving up physical matter, typically water, in exchange for the ability to manipulate the bonded aether.[1][2]
Different forms of aether
Lumaran aether
On Lumar, the only known bondable form of spore aether is the Midnight Aether, also known as Midnight Essence.[1] After forming a Luhel bond with Midnight Essence, the human begins to feel an overwhelming thirst as water is extracted from their body, and in return gains control over the creature formed from the Midnight Essence.[1] The amount of water drained is proportional to the amount of direct control the human has over the essence creature.[3] Uniquely, the bond between some who form a Luhel bond with Midnight Essence is visible in the form of black lines, and the connection can be severed using a silver knife.[4]
An additional likely manifestation of the Luhel bond is the spore eater condition, though whether spore eaters truly utilize the Luhel bond is unknown. Spore eaters are connected directly to a prime aether on one of Lumar's moon, and exchange a large and eventually fatal amount of water for protection by the prime aether.[5] This protection is granted through the related substance protecting the spore eater from any force that would break their skin.[6] Due to the seeming inability for the spore eater to manipulate these substances for any other purpose, it is likely driven by the spore eater's prime aether more directly.
Core Aethers
As the Luhel bond is referred to by Hoid as the manner in which aethers typically function, it is likely integral in the function of the aetherbound.[1] Indeed, known aetherbound are shown to exchange water with their bonded primal aether for the manipulation of aether.[7] Additionally, there is some form of psychic communication available between aetherbound and their bonded primal aether through this connection.[8]