Essence of Shu-Lum.
Glossary Category: Essence
The Naa’mata represents a non-physical, ethereal aspect of the Asari people, transcending beyond the limitations of tangible existences. It functions as a collective repository of the consciousness and shared memories of the Asari, encompassing the entirety of their spiritual knowledge, experiences, and cultural heritage.
- Ethereal Connection: Each Asari, through a deep, meditative linkage, can access the vast expanse of the Naa’mata. It is an act of communion with the collective, permitting an Asari to glean wisdom from generations past and contribute their own life experiences to the ongoing narrative of their civilization.
- Conscious Coalescence: The Naa’mata is the confluence where individual Asari essences converge post-transition from the physical. It is a state of being where personal identity blends with the collective, enriching it and gaining a form of immortality through unity.
- Cultural Preservation: Serving as a safeguard for the Asari’s cultural assets, the Naa’mata protects the continuity of their arts, philosophies, and customs. It is a living library that evolves yet retains the core identity of the Asari people.
- Guidance and Insight: For Asari seekers, the Naa’mata offers guidance, lending insights derived from the amalgamated experiences and intellectual heritage within. It is a spiritual compass that aids in both mundane decisions and monumental, era-defining choices.
- Transcendental Bridge: The Naa’mata also functions as an existential bridge connecting the Asari to the realm of Phrëal and the collective meta-consciousness. It allows them to interact with the Travellers and understand the broader fabric of cosmic interconnectivity.
- Empathic Resonance: Asari within the Naa’mata resonate with a heightened form of empathy, able to perceive and understand the emotional landscapes of others, facilitating deeper connections and shared understanding within their society.
- Anchoring Force: In times of upheaval, the Naa’mata acts as an anchoring force for the Asari, a touchstone to the core of their identity and a wellspring of collective resilience.
The Naa’mata, therefore, is not merely a concept but a living actor in the Asari’s evolution as a species and consciousness. It is essential to their existence and crucial to their identity.
Essence animal: owl
Essence color: lime green
As discovered by Yann in The Story, Pedro is the name of the Universe.
Araili is the name of a sacred tree on Phreal.
Essence Araili
belonging = Tumold
aligned = Ilda
color = pistachio
animal = lynx
tree = silver birch
Focus: Georges, Jib, Sinadron, Jarvis…
Naasir is not only a dragon, but more so a collective consciousness closely tied to the Alienor dimension.
Its involvement is mainly subjective action in the steering of events, answering of questions (see his interactions with Midora).
Frohdjel are Amusers. Essence family color is Sky Blue.
The intent of this family is to foster originality and acceptance of each uniqueness. The focuses of this family are “different”, and they enjoy being different. Their unique point of view is both an insider’s and an outsider’s, and as such proves invaluable to any willing to see through the surface.
Ulemjel are Keepers. Essence family color is Dark Green.
The intent of this family is to conserve and “protect” in a larger sense. The focuses of this family are prone to record and collect; they understand the value of every single “thing”, and are also keen to shroud their gathered knowledge in secrecy (gate keepers).
Taa’maroo are Holders. Essence family color is dark red.
As the reality in Alienor is rather fluid [1], their intent is to anchor, and provide a set of core beliefs and associations. The focuses belonging to this family are very tuned to nature and have a fondness for tribal ways of life, unhampered by civilisation.
[1] (reference)