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*Essence* Essence is an ephemeral energy that permeates the universe. It is the raw component and main driver of magic. Additionally, every living being has a concentration of Essence within them referred to as a Spark. Essence is referred to in many ways throughout Eludan and different terms are used in different contexts. Among the most common are Emanation and Essence. When stored in a glass container it is called Light or Arcane Light. By scholars it is referred to as Prashta. The Essence within the body is often called Mana or Ki. The former is usually used in the context of casting spell, the latter in the context of strengthening the body. Goblin communities will often refer to it as Juice, a term that has spread to be commonly used amongst sorcerers as well.
It is believed that Essence was first created by The Thought when it unmade itself to preserve the universe. Others argue that Essence predated the Thought and that it is merely a way to describe the spontaneous and fleeting ordering of Essence that caused the universe to come into existence.