ON THE SOUL
We are temporal beings, and reside in a physical plane. Our souls reside here as well, but they are outside our ability to perceive. The soul is a sound that our ears cannot hear, a color the eyes cannot see.
But we need not remain deaf and blind. Indeed, we are not meant to remain so. Every living being has the potential within them to become aware of the indiscernible. By looking inward to the eternal inside us, we find a connection between the unconscious and conscious self. We become the corporeal and the ethereal. We become whole.
The Abtati teach that the Soul is comprised of 8 key components, and that through adherence to the will of Abtatu, one can "forge their soul" and gain the ability to perform what other cultures commonly refer to as Magic. Translated from our native tongue, the Abtati refer to "magic" as Soul Channeling.
Herein lies the doctrine of Ko, Ahku, Sahu, Sekhem, Khaibit, Bah, Ahu, and Ren. (With brief notes on Kha, and other pertinent teachings.)
(Translated: Spirit, Willpower, The Id, Life Force, Psyche, The Anima, Heart, and Ego.)
Set forth by Nahir of the Desert, disciple of Abtatu's will.
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But we need not remain deaf and blind. Indeed, we are not meant to remain so. Every living being has the potential within them to become aware of the indiscernible. By looking inward to the eternal inside us, we find a connection between the unconscious and conscious self. We become the corporeal and the ethereal. We become whole.
The Abtati teach that the Soul is comprised of 8 key components, and that through adherence to the will of Abtatu, one can "forge their soul" and gain the ability to perform what other cultures commonly refer to as Magic. Translated from our native tongue, the Abtati refer to "magic" as Soul Channeling.
Herein lies the doctrine of Ko, Ahku, Sahu, Sekhem, Khaibit, Bah, Ahu, and Ren. (With brief notes on Kha, and other pertinent teachings.)
(Translated: Spirit, Willpower, The Id, Life Force, Psyche, The Anima, Heart, and Ego.)
Set forth by Nahir of the Desert, disciple of Abtatu's will.
Soul Channeling
KO
Ko is the soul's skin, bone and flesh- the spiritual vessel which envelopes, binds, and transports the other 7 pieces of the soul, allowing them to harmonize within one individual.
Because Ko brings harmony to the soul, it must be aligned before the other 7. If it is not, the initiate will surely perish. In order to maintain harmony, all soul sages much align the eight facets of soul in the sequence here listed.
Ko teaches us we are more than our bodies and appetites, and that there is a path for us to follow.
Ko is often simply referred to as spirit. It is associated with where our spirit goes at death. Channeling one's Ko can let them reach out to the transcendent plane, and glimpse our inevitable destination.
Core Truth: I am on a journey.
Basic Techniques: Commune with the Dead, Raise Ancestor.
Those who overchannel Ko may begin to see the shades of the dead at all times, hear their whispers even when not using their abilities.
Because Ko brings harmony to the soul, it must be aligned before the other 7. If it is not, the initiate will surely perish. In order to maintain harmony, all soul sages much align the eight facets of soul in the sequence here listed.
Ko teaches us we are more than our bodies and appetites, and that there is a path for us to follow.
Ko is often simply referred to as spirit. It is associated with where our spirit goes at death. Channeling one's Ko can let them reach out to the transcendent plane, and glimpse our inevitable destination.
Core Truth: I am on a journey.
Basic Techniques: Commune with the Dead, Raise Ancestor.
Those who overchannel Ko may begin to see the shades of the dead at all times, hear their whispers even when not using their abilities.
AHKU
Ahku is the soul's lungs and voice- it facilitates spiritual revitalization and communication.
The Ahku teaches the initiate to allow energy to flow freely. This grants the strength to continue down the path, and to communicate to others their dreams and will.
Ahku is sometimes called willpower, and is associated with the soul's direct impact on the physical world, including illusion creation and exerting physical force with the soul.
Core Truth: I am a choice.
Basic Techniques: Minor Illusion, Mage Hand, Force Blast, Magnify Voice.
The sage who overchannels Ahku risks losing her voice, often for days on end, and sometimes permanently.
The Ahku teaches the initiate to allow energy to flow freely. This grants the strength to continue down the path, and to communicate to others their dreams and will.
Ahku is sometimes called willpower, and is associated with the soul's direct impact on the physical world, including illusion creation and exerting physical force with the soul.
Core Truth: I am a choice.
Basic Techniques: Minor Illusion, Mage Hand, Force Blast, Magnify Voice.
The sage who overchannels Ahku risks losing her voice, often for days on end, and sometimes permanently.
SAHU
Sahu is the bowels and stomach of the soul- the part of the soul that breaks down the outside world, repurposes that which is useful, and discards that which is not.
Channeling Sahu teaches the initiate that everything and everyone is formed of the same basic elements, and that in this way, all is connected. No one is ever alone.
Sahu has been called the Id, and is associated with elemental manipulation, especially Earth, Water, Fire, and Air.
Core Truth: I am made of all.
Basic Techniques: Manipulate Sand, Manipulate Flame, Manipulate Water, Call Wind
If a sage overchannels Sahu, he may lose his appetite, and cease to gain any nourishment from food. There are recorded cases of sages starving to death at banquet tables.
Channeling Sahu teaches the initiate that everything and everyone is formed of the same basic elements, and that in this way, all is connected. No one is ever alone.
Sahu has been called the Id, and is associated with elemental manipulation, especially Earth, Water, Fire, and Air.
Core Truth: I am made of all.
Basic Techniques: Manipulate Sand, Manipulate Flame, Manipulate Water, Call Wind
If a sage overchannels Sahu, he may lose his appetite, and cease to gain any nourishment from food. There are recorded cases of sages starving to death at banquet tables.
SEKHEM
Sekhem is the blood of the soul- essential and precious. If an initiate is struck by a spiritual attack, the Sekhem will weather the strike.
Channeling Sekhem facilitates reconstruction of that which is damaged. It teaches the initiate that being alive does not make us fragile; it makes us eternal.
Foreign practitioners refer to Sekhem as Life Force. It is associated with techniques that heal or purify.
Core Truth: I am alive.
Basic Techniques: Cure Minor Wounds, Slow Poison.
Overchanneling Sekhem can cause poisoning in the sage's bloodstream, weakening his constitution and hobbling his strength.
Channeling Sekhem facilitates reconstruction of that which is damaged. It teaches the initiate that being alive does not make us fragile; it makes us eternal.
Foreign practitioners refer to Sekhem as Life Force. It is associated with techniques that heal or purify.
Core Truth: I am alive.
Basic Techniques: Cure Minor Wounds, Slow Poison.
Overchanneling Sekhem can cause poisoning in the sage's bloodstream, weakening his constitution and hobbling his strength.
KHAIBIT
Khaibit is the spiritual component of the mind. It deals with consciousness; one might say it IS the consciousness. Khaibit is the driving force that moves memory and perception within the brain.
Channeling the Khaibit helps the initiate's perception break free of their physical constraints, becoming the Projected Soul.
The uninitiated call Khaibit psyche. It is associated with mental techniques and soul projection.
Core Truth: I am an idea.
Basic Techniques: Enhance Focus, Clear Mind, Simple Memory Share.
When a sage overchannels Khaibit, her mind is at risk. Amnesia, paranoia, and insanity are the most common side effects.
Channeling the Khaibit helps the initiate's perception break free of their physical constraints, becoming the Projected Soul.
The uninitiated call Khaibit psyche. It is associated with mental techniques and soul projection.
Core Truth: I am an idea.
Basic Techniques: Enhance Focus, Clear Mind, Simple Memory Share.
When a sage overchannels Khaibit, her mind is at risk. Amnesia, paranoia, and insanity are the most common side effects.
BAH
Bah is the nose and ears of the soul- the senses taken for granted, linked to our base instincts. It is the facet of the soul that allows one to become more than they are; transcending limits and unleashing the inner beast. Channeling Bah connects the initiate to the natural world, and to the ancestral memory. When fully realized, it takes the form of an animal, though that form can vary widely, even for a single individual on different occasions.
Bah is sometimes called the Anima. Channeling Bah can expedite shapeshifting and enhance survival skills.
Core Principle: I am the first and the last.
Basic Techniques: Enhance senses, partial skinchange, greater endurance.
Bah runs wild when overchanneled, devouring the sage's humanity and turning him into a mindless beast with a man's skin.
Bah is sometimes called the Anima. Channeling Bah can expedite shapeshifting and enhance survival skills.
Core Principle: I am the first and the last.
Basic Techniques: Enhance senses, partial skinchange, greater endurance.
Bah runs wild when overchanneled, devouring the sage's humanity and turning him into a mindless beast with a man's skin.
ABU
The uninitiated often refer to Abu as heart; not referring to the blood-pumping organ, but rather the moral center of the soul. "Her heart is ice cold." "He's all heart."
This is because the Abu is the soul's heart, and deals with emotion. Channeling the Abu unlocks an initiate's emotional potential; rage, grief, or arrogance change from debilitating states of being to energy, tools, weapons. It is associated with what College Magicians refer to as detective & unassociated Empathy.
Core Principle: I am a feeling.
Basic Techniques: Dagger of Derision, Shield of Sorrow, Arrow of Arrogance
In the case of overchanneling Abu, the damage is emotional; crippling depression or overpowering apathy are recorded with some consistency. Less common are reports of uncontrollable rage or laughter to the point of pain and exhaustion.
This is because the Abu is the soul's heart, and deals with emotion. Channeling the Abu unlocks an initiate's emotional potential; rage, grief, or arrogance change from debilitating states of being to energy, tools, weapons. It is associated with what College Magicians refer to as detective & unassociated Empathy.
Core Principle: I am a feeling.
Basic Techniques: Dagger of Derision, Shield of Sorrow, Arrow of Arrogance
In the case of overchanneling Abu, the damage is emotional; crippling depression or overpowering apathy are recorded with some consistency. Less common are reports of uncontrollable rage or laughter to the point of pain and exhaustion.
REN
Ren is the All and the One. It is the identity, the self, and The Name. Ren serves as the eyes of the soul, the windows through which can be seen the True Self, the unchained potential.
To channel Ren is to seek out that which we already know; to learn our True Name, our Ren. It is the pursuit and quest of every Soul Sage, and marks the beginning of ascension. The ancient master of Ren, having achieved connection and harmony with all things through his own True Name, could even discern the True Name of other beings.
This ability gave him, as a perfect student of Abtatu, absolute control and authority over all of creation. This was the beginning of Pharaoh: the God Kings.
Ren is similar to the concept of Ego, and is associated with the absolute identity and cosmic unraveling. Very dangerous.
Core Principle: I AM.
Basic Techniques: All soul channeling associated with the Ren is highly advanced and cautioned against unless an extremely skilled practitioner. There are no basic techniques which channel the Ren.
See below warnings pertaining to the danger of failing to align the Ren, or the doom of overchanneling it.
To channel Ren is to seek out that which we already know; to learn our True Name, our Ren. It is the pursuit and quest of every Soul Sage, and marks the beginning of ascension. The ancient master of Ren, having achieved connection and harmony with all things through his own True Name, could even discern the True Name of other beings.
This ability gave him, as a perfect student of Abtatu, absolute control and authority over all of creation. This was the beginning of Pharaoh: the God Kings.
Ren is similar to the concept of Ego, and is associated with the absolute identity and cosmic unraveling. Very dangerous.
Core Principle: I AM.
Basic Techniques: All soul channeling associated with the Ren is highly advanced and cautioned against unless an extremely skilled practitioner. There are no basic techniques which channel the Ren.
See below warnings pertaining to the danger of failing to align the Ren, or the doom of overchanneling it.