Ether


 * What is a god? What is ether? A concept that has gained an identity. A law with will. Something that could not exist; something that should not exist.

or Quintessence (fan translation) refers to concepts that have gained their identity and themselves as Old Deus because of humans' beliefs and perceptions of the existence of gods.

The desires, hopes, dreams, and imaginations of humans are what is needed for trigger the manifestation of Ether which determined whether the gods are real. And then those all born through the Spirit Corridor. However, since they're the concepts themselves, they're fluid and subjective, and they still can constantly changing, evolving based on humans beliefs and perceptions.

Appearance
Ether can manifest in two forms, which are physical ether and metaphysical ether.

Physical ether takes on forms based on how humans define it. For instance, Holou's physical ether took the form of quill pen and ink bottle, while Ocain's become the great forge of Hardenfell. Physical ether can also generate its puppet or avatar.

On the other hand, metaphysical ether is the Old Deus' true essence, according to Einzig it is exist in a higher dimension. According to Holou, said that her Ether existing in 13+iR variable dimensions.

It is important to note that while physical ether can be perceived by humans, while metaphysical ether is beyond human perception and understanding, existing only as a concept/idea.

Trivia

 * Ether is similar to Plato's Theory of Forms. Where according to Plato, the world of Forms or Ideas is the ultimate reality, and the physical world is merely a reflection or imitation of the world of Forms. Therefore even if the object or reflection of the concept is destroyed or erased, it will not affect the concept itself. Similarly, Ether is described as it, existing in both physical and metaphysical forms. The Physical Ether is an incarnation of the concepts into the physical world, while the Metaphysical Ether is Old Deus true core, existing in a higher dimension beyond human perception. Metaphysical Ether also will not be affected by the destruction of Physical Ether, they still be able to manifest the Physical one at will. This is also the reason why the Great War continue for an eternity, Old Deus themselves always resurrected their Physical Ether from destruction.