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== Composition & Nature ==
The Dor is a mass of plasma-like substance{{wob ref|6852}} in the [[Cognitive Realm]], a large amount of power left behind after [[Odium]] visited Sel.{{au ref|selish}}{{wob ref|4129}} It is the remnant of the combined powers of Devotion and Dominion after the Shards were Splintered.{{wob ref|2787}}{{wob ref|1533}} The Dor exists in the Cognitive Realm and is very dangerous, appearing as a large source of mindless, uncontrolled power.{{au ref|selish}} Due to being in the Cognitive Realm it has attained rudimentary emotions.{{wob ref|9708}} Furthermore, this has shaped the nature of the the magic systems, making them very dependent upon location, geography, [[intent]], and perception, far more so than in other systems.{{au ref|selish}}
 
This geographic limitation can be bypassed by carrying purified Dor to other locations.{{book ref|mb7|40}}{{book ref|mb7|42}}