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Each Returned was gifted with a single, powerful [[Breath]] which allows them to reach the [[Heightening#Fith Heightening|Fifth Heightening]]. This '''divine Breath''' was a [[Splinter]] of [[Endowment]].{{ref|wotdb?|680|13|It's what we speak of in Shard world terminology as a Splinter}} A Returned may give this Breath (sacrificing himself) to heal one person.

Returned could, however, receive more Breaths on top of their divine Breath. They could then use these Breaths for normal Awakening purposes.<ref>{{brefref|b|wb|a|58}}</ref>

Returned were able to modify their appearance to suit how they think they should look. The old gods looked old and the heroic gods looked strong, as examples.<ref>{{brefref|b|wb|epilogue}}</ref> Their appearance depended on how they perceive themselves. However, common traits included being larger than normal humans and giving off a color-altering aura.

A Returned was able to suppress their divine Breath, altering their appearance to be more normal.<ref>{{brefref|b|wb|epilogue}}</ref> However, a normal-looking Returned still had increased strength and speed, immunity to disease, and agelessness.{{cite}}