1. Nature: The fundamental nature of a being.
2. Trait: The everyday term for an individual's Nature, such as Moon, Fire, Wind, or Blade.
3. Aspect: A deeper dimension of a Nature that can be understood and developed.
4. Expression: A practical manifestation of a Trait or Aspect.
5. Record: An object that reflects and preserves aspects of an individual's existence, including their Trait, Vessel, and Journey.
6. Vessel: The body and its capacity to gather, contain, circulate, and express life force.
7. Journey: The record of meaningful deeds and existential development.
8. Aether: The energy that exists within the world and plays a role in the power system.
9. Existential Weight: A measure of existential development associated with a person's Journey.
10. Trace: A fragment of a Record, preserving a portion of its accumulated existence or achievement. Traces contain Aether and contribute to Journey-related progression.
11. Imprint: A lingering mark left by an action. It may preserve evidence of something significant without recording every detail of what happened.
12. Inscription: A fragment that preserves an expression of a Trait.
13. Shard: The core left behind by a dead monster or other being. It contains life force and lingering influence from its former owner.
Record component and function
First page: Reflects the individual's Trait and develops runes as their understanding deepens.
Second page: Relates to the Vessel and its development.
Third page: Records the Journey and meaningful achievements.
The relationship between the three central dimensions
Trait — Understanding
What can a person comprehend about their Nature, and what can they express through it?
Vessel — Capacity
How much life force can a person contain and sustain, and how well can their body withstand its use?
Journey — Achievement
What has a person accomplished, and how have those deeds contributed to their existential development?
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