Orin the basis of life
This is an extra note to understand the world of Agaranthus..
The Power of Orin – Full Explanation for Readers
In the world of Agaranthus, Orin is the fundamental spiritual force that exists within all living beings and certain non-living materials which are derived from earth, such as steel and stone. It flows through the world like an unseen energy, influencing life, power, and the very fabric of reality.
Not all individuals can manipulate Orin. Those who can are divided into four ranks, each representing a different level of mastery.
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Orin Ranks & Abilities
1. Dormin – The Awakening Stage (Lowest Rank)
At this stage, Orin exists passively within the body, enhancing the user's natural abilities but without external manipulation.
Abilities:
✔ Superhuman Strength – A Dormin user can exert strength far beyond normal humans. Their blows can crush stone, shatter bones, and wield heavy weapons with ease.
✔ Enhanced Senses – Their eyesight, hearing, and reflexes are heightened, allowing them to react faster in combat and sense danger from a distance.
✔ Rapid Healing – Their bodies recover faster from wounds, though they are not immune to death or severe injuries.
Limitations:
✖ Cannot manipulate external Orin (fire, water, objects, etc.).
✖ Healing is not instantaneous—a deep wound that would take weeks for a normal person might take a few days for a Dormin user.
✖ Orin at this level is purely physical, with no mystical abilities.
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2. Vessel – The Elemental Manipulators
At this stage, the user gains the ability to control Orin outside their body, specifically from non-living objects such as weapons, earth, and elements like fire and water.
Abilities:
✔ Orin Infusion – Can channel Orin into weapons and objects, making them unbreakable and sharper, or reinforcing armor to become nearly indestructible.
✔ Elemental Manipulation – A Vessel can manipulate one element:
Fire – Can summon and control flames, enhancing attacks with fire-based abilities.
Water – Can move and shape water, using it for offense, defense, or healing.
✔ Environmental Control – Can draw Orin from nature to enhance attacks (e.g., turning nearby water into ice, igniting wood, or creating stronger winds).
Limitations:
✖ Can only control one element at a time (must be either Fire or Water).
✖ Cannot create elements from nothing—must draw from existing sources.
✖ Cannot influence living beings or their Orin.
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3. Harmonic – Masters of Orin Manipulation
Harmonic users have refined their control over Orin to the point where they can generate elements instead of just manipulating them. Additionally, they can control other people's Orin, disrupting their abilities and even influencing their minds.
Abilities:
✔ Elemental Creation – Can now create fire, water, and air without needing a source.
✔ Orin Suppression – Can disrupt or suppress another person's Orin, making them temporarily unable to use their abilities.
✔ Hallucination & Illusion – Can manipulate Orin in others to make them see false visions, hear voices, or lose their sense of reality.
✔ Mind Control – By deeply infiltrating another person's Orin, a Harmonic can take partial control of their actions, causing confusion or forcing them into submission.
Limitations:
✖ Can only specialize in one ability at a time (e.g., elemental creation or mind control—not both at once).
✖ Requires physical contact or proximity for Orin Suppression and Mind Control.
✖ Mental abilities are weaker against those of equal or higher Orin rank.
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4. Paragon – The Divine Controllers of Reality (Highest Rank)
Paragons stand at the pinnacle of Orin mastery, capable of manipulating not just the elements, but the very forces of existence. Their abilities surpass those of ordinary beings, allowing them to control fundamental aspects of the world.
Abilities:
✔ Gravity Manipulation – Can increase or decrease gravity, making enemies too heavy to move or causing them to float.
✔ Space-Time Control – Can slow down, accelerate, or even momentarily freeze time in a limited area.
✔ Light Manipulation – Can bend light to become invisible, create deadly beams, or form blinding flashes.
✔ Telekinesis – Can move objects or people without touching them, controlling their movements mid-air.
✔ Soul Creation – The most mysterious ability, allowing a Paragon to manipulate the essence of life, potentially creating or destroying souls.
Limitations:
✖ Even a Paragon cannot use all abilities at once—they must choose one specialization at any given time.
✖ Overuse of high-level abilities can cause Orin burnout, leading to severe physical or mental damage.
✖ Only a handful of beings in history have ever reached Paragon status.
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Orin Users in the World of Agaranthus
Most people have Orin, but only a small percentage awaken it.
Dormin-level users are rare, and those beyond that are legendary.
Vessel users are often warriors, knights, or sorcerers serving the great empires.
Harmonic users are feared as assassins, strategists, or powerful sorcerers.
Paragons are considered near-divine and have shaped history itself.