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A [[soul]] is the immortal essence of a person. Ideally, it re-enters the [[reincarnation cycle]] upon the death of its physical shell. | |||
== Characteristics == | == Characteristics == | ||
A | A soul is highly malleable, but embodies a few core qualities that set it apart from the rest. For example, while [[Mabel Pines - Mizar|Mizar's]] personality might fluctuate wildly from reincarnation to reincarnation due to the circumstances, whomever bears it will almost always be full of life, color, and energy.<ref>{{TAUBlogCitation|Anonymous asked: I've noticed R!people tend to have something similar (or not in Toby the R!Bill's case) with their preincarnations.|2=https://www.tumblr.com/transcendence-au/144999145768/ive-noticed-rpeople-tend-to-have-something?source=share}}</ref> | ||
A soul | A soul is incredibly valuable, and provides a huge burst of power to a [[demon]] that consumes one. There is little else that holds such power when it comes to making a deal.<ref>{{TAUBlogCitation|Anonymous asked: Why are souls so sought after? what exactly makes them so delicious to demons? Inquiring minds want to know!|2=https://www.tumblr.com/transcendence-au/612700715403608064/why-are-souls-so-sought-after-what-exactly-makes?source=share}}</ref> In many extreme life or death cases, a soul is all that can cut it.<ref name=":0">{{TumblrCitation|zoey-chu|Anonymous asked: Speaking of summoning, would Mabel ever summon Dipper just to get him onto the physical plane? Would they ever need to make any deals?|https://transcendence-au.tumblr.com/post/99203830813/speaking-of-summoning-would-mabel-ever-summon}}</ref> | ||
However, consumption isn't the only practical use for a soul. Simply owning one's soul for their own can reduce the mortal in question to putty in one's hand. No matter how many times the original owner is reborn, the contract is binding. Therefor, selling one's soul is | However, consumption isn't the only practical use for a soul. Simply owning one's soul for their own can reduce the mortal in question to putty in one's hand. No matter how many times the original owner is reborn, the contract is binding. Therefor, selling one's soul is incredibly serious business. Making use of it is optional on the demon's part, of course, but it's incredibly rare for them to pass up the opportunity.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
When a [[demon]] owns a mortal's soul, they become connected. Beyond just having the ability to control the mortal, the demon can often sense strong emotions such as distress across the link. It's also much easier for the mortal to call the demon's attention without the aid of a proper summoning. Additionally, the location of the soul in question can be easily determined through the link at anytime, while normally locating a specific soul would take considerably more effort. | When a [[demon]] owns a mortal's soul, they become connected. Beyond just having the ability to control the mortal, the demon can often sense strong emotions such as distress across the link. It's also much easier for the mortal to call the demon's attention without the aid of a proper summoning. Additionally, the location of the soul in question can be easily determined through the link at anytime, while normally locating a specific soul would take considerably more effort. | ||
If something leaves a deep enough impression on a soul, it can carry on as a metaphysical sort of trait, only visible to those with the sight. [[Henry Pines|Henry's]] antlers are a prime example, being the result of a dose of [[Dipper Pines - Alcor|Dipper's]] power. | If something leaves a deep enough impression on a soul, it can carry on as a metaphysical sort of trait, only visible to those with the sight. [[Henry Pines|Henry's]] antlers are a prime example, being the result of a dose of [[Dipper Pines - Alcor|Dipper's]] power.<ref>{{AO3Citation|Seiya234|The Woodsman|2014|4=https://archiveofourown.org/works/2628671?view_full_work=true}}</ref> | ||
== Reincarnation == | == Reincarnation == | ||
Before being reincarnated, souls enter an 'in between' phase. In this state, they are an abstract mix of all their previous past lives. Ordinarily, they feel a sense of peace and love, being intently connected to all who ever might have cared about them in a way that would never have been possible in the world of the living. In this state, it is possible for a being of | Before being reincarnated, souls enter an 'in between' phase. In this state, they are an abstract mix of all their previous past lives.<ref>{{TumblrCitation|tau-cast|Anonymous asked: For Dipper: What's it like interacting with an unincarnated soul of a loved one?|3=https://www.tumblr.com/transcendence-au/136887209514/for-dipper-whats-it-like-interacting-with-an?source=share}}</ref> Ordinarily, they feel a sense of peace and love, being intently connected to all who ever might have cared about them in a way that would never have been possible in the world of the living.<ref>{{TAUBlogCitation|eziocauthon89 asked: Seeing post/107066665248 made me wonder; has this AU dealt with the concept of heaven?|https://transcendence-au.tumblr.com/post/107084681783/seeing-post107066665248-made-me-wonder-has-this}}</ref> In this state, it is possible for a being of higher power (such as [[Dipper Pines - Alcor|Alcor]]) to separate an individual from the whole, and draw forth the persona of a specific life, bringing it to the forefront- though it takes a great deal of energy to do so. | ||
A soul can be barred from the reincarnation cycle if it is either held captive by some powerful | A soul can be barred from the reincarnation cycle if it is either held captive by some powerful force or devoured by a demon. In the latter case, it will re-enter the cycle eventually,<ref>{{TAUBlogCitation|thelordrulerdeepness asked: If souls are reincarnated and very rarely created, does that mean when a demon eats a soul it is gone forever and that the amount of beings with souls will eventually decline?|2=https://www.tumblr.com/transcendence-au/162585263760/if-souls-are-reincarnated-and-very-rarely-created?source=share}}</ref> but not until after a period of time lasting up to at least a few centuries.<ref>{{TAUBlogCitation|Anonymous asked: So, what actually happens when a demon devours a soul? Is that soul than assimilated into the demon's being, is it just shredded into pieces never to reincarnate or what?|2=https://www.tumblr.com/transcendence-au/136685218906/so-what-actually-happens-when-a-demon-devours-a?source=share}}</ref> Without the need of any intervention, it's also possible for a soul to remain in the world of the living by taking the form of a ghost until it is ready to pass on.<ref>{{TAUBlogCitation|Anonymous asked: Can yggdrasil affect other creatures, like ghosts?|2=https://www.tumblr.com/transcendence-au/617577817556811776/can-yggdrasil-affect-other-creatures-like-ghosts?source=share}}</ref><ref>{{TAUBlogCitation|Anonymous asked: Do ghosts exist in this AU? If so how do they work? Assuming they aren't souls, because souls get reincarnated, are they just completely different to souls?|2=https://www.tumblr.com/transcendence-au/160580773063/do-ghosts-exist-in-this-au-if-so-how-do-they?source=share}}</ref> | ||
While possible, cross-species reincarnation is in fact incredibly rare (except in the case of mass extinctions). The case in which [[Mabel Pines - Mizar|Mabel]] is reincarnated as a | While possible, cross-species reincarnation is in fact incredibly rare (except in the case of mass extinctions). The case in which [[Mabel Pines - Mizar|Mabel]] is reincarnated as a [[Lady Star Mittens of Sparkle Town|cat]] is a bit of an outlier.<ref>{{TAUBlogCitation|is--this--name--taken asked: Is it possible to reincarnate in this universe as an animal, and if so, how many different times has Mizar reincarnated as a cat?|2=https://www.tumblr.com/transcendence-au/717785628724609024/is-it-possible-to-reincarnate-in-this-universe-as?source=share}}</ref><ref>{{TAUBlogCitation|Anonymous asked: Is there any way to influence what kind of body a soul will reincarnate into?|2=https://www.tumblr.com/transcendence-au/621586733785612288/is-there-any-way-to-influence-what-kind-of-body-a?source=share}}</ref> Additionally, most souls <span>have particular instinctual 'preferences' when it comes to whom they will be reincarnated as, such as gender (more often than not, [[Mabel Pines - Mizar|Mizar]] is reincarnated female).</span><ref>{{TAUBlogCitation|Anonymous asked: So when souls are reborn they have the same personality but a different body, right? So, in universe, if a straight girl was reborn as a guy the guy would be gay now or still straight?|2=https://www.tumblr.com/transcendence-au/136614927328/so-when-souls-are-reborn-they-have-the-same?source=share}}</ref> | ||
== Trivia == | |||
* Non-sentient species (such as bacteria and fungus) do not have souls.<ref>{{TAUBlogCitation|gnomewithalaptop asked: Okay, so I'm sooo curious about this -- do all forms of life have a soul, or is it just sentient forms of life?|2=https://www.tumblr.com/transcendence-au/729744457526886400/okay-so-im-sooo-curious-about-this-do-all?source=share}}</ref> | |||
* It is possible to survive without a soul, as some creatures, like [[Blighted One|Blighted Ones]] and [[Horse|horses]], are born without souls.<ref>{{AO3Citation|StarlightSystem|Rise of the Necroprancer|2020|https://archiveofourown.org/works/25211836}}</ref><ref>{{AO3Citation|ToothPasteCanyon|We Creatures|2021|https://archiveofourown.org/works/32331961/chapters/80148559}}</ref> However, in most cases, life without a soul results in a [[zombie]].<ref>{{TAUBlogCitation|Anonymous asked: What would happen if a person was dead set on resurrect people from the transendence era that they try to resurrect Dipper or Mabel Pines because of how important they are|2=https://www.tumblr.com/transcendence-au/646485739875565568/what-would-happen-if-a-person-was-dead-set-on?source=share}}</ref> | |||
== References == | |||
[[Category:World Mechanics]] | [[Category:World Mechanics]] | ||
Latest revision as of 03:07, 2 April 2024
A soul is the immortal essence of a person. Ideally, it re-enters the reincarnation cycle upon the death of its physical shell.
Characteristics
A soul is highly malleable, but embodies a few core qualities that set it apart from the rest. For example, while Mizar's personality might fluctuate wildly from reincarnation to reincarnation due to the circumstances, whomever bears it will almost always be full of life, color, and energy.[1]
A soul is incredibly valuable, and provides a huge burst of power to a demon that consumes one. There is little else that holds such power when it comes to making a deal.[2] In many extreme life or death cases, a soul is all that can cut it.[3]
However, consumption isn't the only practical use for a soul. Simply owning one's soul for their own can reduce the mortal in question to putty in one's hand. No matter how many times the original owner is reborn, the contract is binding. Therefor, selling one's soul is incredibly serious business. Making use of it is optional on the demon's part, of course, but it's incredibly rare for them to pass up the opportunity.[3]
When a demon owns a mortal's soul, they become connected. Beyond just having the ability to control the mortal, the demon can often sense strong emotions such as distress across the link. It's also much easier for the mortal to call the demon's attention without the aid of a proper summoning. Additionally, the location of the soul in question can be easily determined through the link at anytime, while normally locating a specific soul would take considerably more effort.
If something leaves a deep enough impression on a soul, it can carry on as a metaphysical sort of trait, only visible to those with the sight. Henry's antlers are a prime example, being the result of a dose of Dipper's power.[4]
Reincarnation
Before being reincarnated, souls enter an 'in between' phase. In this state, they are an abstract mix of all their previous past lives.[5] Ordinarily, they feel a sense of peace and love, being intently connected to all who ever might have cared about them in a way that would never have been possible in the world of the living.[6] In this state, it is possible for a being of higher power (such as Alcor) to separate an individual from the whole, and draw forth the persona of a specific life, bringing it to the forefront- though it takes a great deal of energy to do so.
A soul can be barred from the reincarnation cycle if it is either held captive by some powerful force or devoured by a demon. In the latter case, it will re-enter the cycle eventually,[7] but not until after a period of time lasting up to at least a few centuries.[8] Without the need of any intervention, it's also possible for a soul to remain in the world of the living by taking the form of a ghost until it is ready to pass on.[9][10]
While possible, cross-species reincarnation is in fact incredibly rare (except in the case of mass extinctions). The case in which Mabel is reincarnated as a cat is a bit of an outlier.[11][12] Additionally, most souls have particular instinctual 'preferences' when it comes to whom they will be reincarnated as, such as gender (more often than not, Mizar is reincarnated female).[13]
Trivia
- Non-sentient species (such as bacteria and fungus) do not have souls.[14]
- It is possible to survive without a soul, as some creatures, like Blighted Ones and horses, are born without souls.[15][16] However, in most cases, life without a soul results in a zombie.[17]
References
- ↑ transcendence-au. "Anonymous asked: I've noticed R!people tend to have something similar (or not in Toby the R!Bill's case) with their preincarnations.". [Tumblr] <https://www.tumblr.com/transcendence-au/144999145768/ive-noticed-rpeople-tend-to-have-something?source=share>
- ↑ transcendence-au. "Anonymous asked: Why are souls so sought after? what exactly makes them so delicious to demons? Inquiring minds want to know!". [Tumblr] <https://www.tumblr.com/transcendence-au/612700715403608064/why-are-souls-so-sought-after-what-exactly-makes?source=share>
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 zoey-chu (mod Z). "Anonymous asked: Speaking of summoning, would Mabel ever summon Dipper just to get him onto the physical plane? Would they ever need to make any deals?". [Tumblr] <https://transcendence-au.tumblr.com/post/99203830813/speaking-of-summoning-would-mabel-ever-summon>
- ↑ Seiya234 (mod S). "The Woodsman" (2014). [Archive of Our Own] <https://archiveofourown.org/works/2628671?view_full_work=true>
- ↑ tau-cast. "Anonymous asked: For Dipper: What's it like interacting with an unincarnated soul of a loved one?". [Tumblr] <https://www.tumblr.com/transcendence-au/136887209514/for-dipper-whats-it-like-interacting-with-an?source=share>
- ↑ transcendence-au. "eziocauthon89 asked: Seeing post/107066665248 made me wonder; has this AU dealt with the concept of heaven?". [Tumblr] <https://transcendence-au.tumblr.com/post/107084681783/seeing-post107066665248-made-me-wonder-has-this>
- ↑ transcendence-au. "thelordrulerdeepness asked: If souls are reincarnated and very rarely created, does that mean when a demon eats a soul it is gone forever and that the amount of beings with souls will eventually decline?". [Tumblr] <https://www.tumblr.com/transcendence-au/162585263760/if-souls-are-reincarnated-and-very-rarely-created?source=share>
- ↑ transcendence-au. "Anonymous asked: So, what actually happens when a demon devours a soul? Is that soul than assimilated into the demon's being, is it just shredded into pieces never to reincarnate or what?". [Tumblr] <https://www.tumblr.com/transcendence-au/136685218906/so-what-actually-happens-when-a-demon-devours-a?source=share>
- ↑ transcendence-au. "Anonymous asked: Can yggdrasil affect other creatures, like ghosts?". [Tumblr] <https://www.tumblr.com/transcendence-au/617577817556811776/can-yggdrasil-affect-other-creatures-like-ghosts?source=share>
- ↑ transcendence-au. "Anonymous asked: Do ghosts exist in this AU? If so how do they work? Assuming they aren't souls, because souls get reincarnated, are they just completely different to souls?". [Tumblr] <https://www.tumblr.com/transcendence-au/160580773063/do-ghosts-exist-in-this-au-if-so-how-do-they?source=share>
- ↑ transcendence-au. "is--this--name--taken asked: Is it possible to reincarnate in this universe as an animal, and if so, how many different times has Mizar reincarnated as a cat?". [Tumblr] <https://www.tumblr.com/transcendence-au/717785628724609024/is-it-possible-to-reincarnate-in-this-universe-as?source=share>
- ↑ transcendence-au. "Anonymous asked: Is there any way to influence what kind of body a soul will reincarnate into?". [Tumblr] <https://www.tumblr.com/transcendence-au/621586733785612288/is-there-any-way-to-influence-what-kind-of-body-a?source=share>
- ↑ transcendence-au. "Anonymous asked: So when souls are reborn they have the same personality but a different body, right? So, in universe, if a straight girl was reborn as a guy the guy would be gay now or still straight?". [Tumblr] <https://www.tumblr.com/transcendence-au/136614927328/so-when-souls-are-reborn-they-have-the-same?source=share>
- ↑ transcendence-au. "gnomewithalaptop asked: Okay, so I'm sooo curious about this -- do all forms of life have a soul, or is it just sentient forms of life?". [Tumblr] <https://www.tumblr.com/transcendence-au/729744457526886400/okay-so-im-sooo-curious-about-this-do-all?source=share>
- ↑ StarlightSystem (mod F). "Rise of the Necroprancer" (2020). [Archive of Our Own] <https://archiveofourown.org/works/25211836>
- ↑ ToothPasteCanyon (mod T). "We Creatures" (2021). [Archive of Our Own] <https://archiveofourown.org/works/32331961/chapters/80148559>
- ↑ transcendence-au. "Anonymous asked: What would happen if a person was dead set on resurrect people from the transendence era that they try to resurrect Dipper or Mabel Pines because of how important they are". [Tumblr] <https://www.tumblr.com/transcendence-au/646485739875565568/what-would-happen-if-a-person-was-dead-set-on?source=share>
