Aspect

An Aspect is a facet of creation that makes up the Universe in Awakening Rift. The twelve aspects are an essential feature in The Game

Aspect Holders
The twelve trolls selectively chosen and destined to play The Game have an innate link to these aspects. Hence the name Aspect Holders. The Aspect Holders express their respective aspect in different ways, these kinds of ways also define the role of The Aspect Holders in The Game, defined as Classes.

Time
"Those bound to the aspect of Time are fighters, full stop. Their lives are often marked by struggle, not so much because fate has it in for them, but because they are fundamentally incapable of just accepting things as they come. They value action over passive acceptance, even if that may not be the wisest or safest choice. Don't try to tell a Time-bound to sit still and look pretty. They are very goal-focused, and tend to value the destination over the journey, and you won't find them making that journey in any traditional sort of way. To quote cheesy posters found on many a guidance counselor's wall-"impossible is just a word". If you need a miracle, they are who you call. At their best, the Time-bound are empathetic and relentless problem-solvers. At their worst they are ruthless, defensive, and impulsive."

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Time is one of the two main fabrics of Paradox Space, its other counterpart being Space. It is associated with the concepts of time travel and the exploitation of such methods as well as timeline maintenance.

The Time aspect also is associated with death and its beginnings and endings, directly contrasting with the Life aspect and can also contrast with Space's association with beginnings and endings.

The known beholder of the Time aspect is Tyrian Irenal. Its associated Denizen is unknown.

Space
"Those bound to the aspect of Space are, as the name suggests, concerned with the big picture. They are patient, masters of the art of 'wait-and-see', and are inclined to take things as they come. That isn't to say that they're pushovers or willing to let injustice lie-they just choose their battles wisely, understanding that sometimes you have to let something burn to the ground in order to build it back better and stronger than before. To this effect, they tend to be innovators, concerned with creation and redemption. Catch them recycling the old to make the new, the fresh, and the beautiful. For the Space-bound, the journey is as, if not more, important than the destination; how they do something is as important as what they do. At their best, they are steady, impartial, and creative. At their worst, they can be detached, apathetic, and vague."

- [http://hs.hiveswap.com/ezodiac/aboutaspects.php Space is the base fabric of Paradox Space, along with Time as its counterpart.

The symbol for Space is very similar to the Borjgali and is symbolic of concepts relating to Heroes of Space. It also resembles a spiral galaxy.

Space, unlike time, is also known to be a passive aspect that holds great power. They seem more to work behind the scenes, hosting a metaphorical stage, as time players work in the limelight.

Similar to Time players' connection to death, Space players tend to have a connection to life.

The known beholder of the Space aspect is Yuupia Neerav. Its associated Denizen is unknown.

Light
"Those bound to the aspect of Light are the universe's knowledge-seekers. They are, above all, driven to learn and understand. They are great alchemists, able to take multiple sources of information and synthesize them into something useful. They are scholars and researchers, absolutely dedicated to knowledge for knowledge's sake. They are the ultimate students, and although that might conjure up the image of people sitting around peacefully waiting for knowledge to be brought to them, that couldn't be further from the truth. The Light-bound will go after knowledge with a fierce intensity that others may find distasteful. They aren't overly concerned with laws or norms, either. They often take rules as simple suggestions, instead searching for loopholes or work-arounds. At their best, the Light-bound are resourceful and driven. At their worst they can be fussy, pedantic, and insensitive."

- [http://hs.hiveswap.com/ezodiac/aboutaspects.php The Light aspect is equivalent to "fortune" and good favor and involved with power over fortuitous outcomes. Light can also be associated with knowledge and discovery, "shedding light" to uncover the unseen, which contrasts the Void aspect.

To some degree, Light players tend to have control over light itself, and the varying degrees could rely on the class of the hero of light.

It is also said that Light can be the embodiment of fate and destiny. Robbing fortune for favorable outcomes. An Heir embodying Light can be seen as paving a path towards a favorable outcome.

The known beholder of the Light aspect is currently unknown. Its associated Denizen is also unknown.

Void
"Those bound to the aspect of Void are the universe's secret-keepers. The unknown doesn't scare them-where others might see emptiness, they see potential. A blank page, an empty canvas, that's what the Void-bound live for. They value mystery and the unexplained, and are not particularly bothered by not having all the answers. Where others might be compelled to go out and seek answers, the Void-bound lean more toward casting doubt on what is already considered fully understood. They don't take much on faith and would rather live in a state of confusion than believe something that might be untrue or bow to intellectual authority. After all, in order for something new to be built, the old, rotting foundation must often be razed. At their best, Void-bound are wise, intuitive, and vibrant. At their worst they can be dismissive, indecisive, and apathetic."

- [http://hs.hiveswap.com/ezodiac/aboutaspects.php Void is the aspect known for obscurity, secrets, and mystery, "the lack of knowledge" or its "outright destruction".

The Void symbol takes the appearance of a hollowed out space symbol

The known beholder of the Void aspect is currently unknown. Its associated Denizen is also unknown.

Heart
"Those bound to the aspect of Heart are very concerned with their favorite subject: themselves. It wouldn't be a stretch to call them 'self-obsessed', but not necessarily in a negative way. They simply want to understand the one thing we all are stuck with for our entire lives, i.e. our own minds. Forging an identity is extremely important to the Heart-bound, and every decision and action goes toward building a coherent narrative of their own story. That isn't to say Heart-bound don't care deeply for their friends and allies; they just have a tendency to assume that everyone is as concerned with identity as they are. They are excellent at putting on and taking off masks as the situation calls for them. At their best, they are competent, imaginative, and steady. At their worst they can be overbearing, inflexible, and cold."

- [http://hs.hiveswap.com/ezodiac/aboutaspects.php The Heart aspect is comparable to "Soul" or one's "essence of being".

Heart is associated with intuition and emotions and may also be associated with motivations, inclination and impulsion to do things. This contrasts with the Mind aspect's association with action and rational thought. Heart has been theorized to be the "antithesis of mind". Furthering this, Heart has also been known for feelings and feelings of attraction.

The known beholder of the Heart aspect is currently unknown. Its associated Denizen is also unknown.

Mind
"Those bound to the aspect of Mind are-you guessed it-the universe's great thinkers. But don't for a second think that means that they have all the answers. They are very concerned with remaining rational, and they have such a firm hold on the constant conjunction of their thinking that it's easy for them to see the multitudes of the choices laid out before them, which often leaves them frozen and unable to act. That said, when a Mind-bound finally launches into action, they can execute a plan with unbelievable grace and precision. Their identity is fluid-it can change from day-to-day, from thought-to-thought, from interaction-to-interaction. Remaining logical is more important to them than building up a solid foundation of "self." At their best they are great innovators, architects, and creators. At their worst they can be nasty, inflexible, and indecisive."

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The Mind aspect is known primarily for thoughts, logic, and decisions. As well as the future consequences of those decisions.

The Mind Aspect can also be associated with Karma's "what goes around, comes around" rule and justice.

The known beholder of the Mind aspect is Frilia Nussae. Its associated Denizen is unknown.

Breath
"Those bound to the aspect of Breath are, above all, expansive. Flexible and driven, they leave an impact wherever they go. Like the breeze itself, they are able to sweep others up to carry along in their wake, but also like the breeze, they can be difficult to catch hold of or tie down. Although Breath-bound do make very good leaders, breath tends to be a very personal aspect. Often, heroism comes along as an offshoot of them pursuing their own personal stories. They lead by example, and will routinely be surprised that others look up to or feel inspired by them. They have a tendency to underestimate themselves, and not always out of poor self-esteem. They were just doing their own thing. At their best Breath-bound are motivated, adaptable, and forward thinking, but at their worst they can be volatile, avoidant, and gullible."

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The Breath aspect is comparable to "freedom".

Heroes of Breath, to varying degrees, have control over the winds.

Breath is also tied to movement, direction, and change.

The known beholder of the Breath aspect is currently unknown. Its associated Denizen is also unknown.

Blood
"Those bound to the aspect of Blood draw their strength from bonds, from the trust and camaraderie that blooms among a group of people who all share a single vision. Blood-bound are absolutely leaders, but they inhabit more of an inspirational role than a commanding one. They are prophets, rather than generals, giving others the strength and motivation to keep fighting. The Blood-bound can dispense excellent advice even when their own lives and interpersonal relationships are disasters. They can be very "do as I say, not as I do" types. A Blood-bound can often be found on a sinking ship, forcing an endeavor forward with sheer stubborn force of will. No matter how bad things go, a Blood-bound can always count on friends and allies. At their best, they are charismatic, uplifting, and magnetic. At their worst they can be sullen, unkind, and set-in-their-ways."

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The Blood aspect is an abstract aspect that can be comparable to unity, bonds, and perhaps literal blood.

Blood can also be associated with physical bondage and the concept of "blood brothers".

The known beholder of the Blood aspect is currently unknown. Its associated Denizen is also unknown.

Life
"Those bound to the aspect of Life are the universe's healers. They are concerned with the betterment of themselves and those around them, as well as the onward march of positive progress. Deeply empathetic, they have an intuitive understanding of other's suffering and the best way of righting those wrongs. If you're poisoned, chances are the Life-bound have something for what ails ya. This applies to both physical and mental suffering, though it might not be a cure you'll like. They also have the tendency to put other's needs before their own, which never ends well for anyone, because the Life-bound can grow bitter if they feel their own self-care has had to be shunted aside. At their best, they are great listeners, caretakers, and nurturers. At their worst, the Life-bound are passive aggressive, and pushy-they're certain they know best."

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The Life aspect can be compared to all manifestations of life, growth, and healing.

While Life is associated with Life, it contrasts heavily to Doom's association with death. Doom might as well be the antithesis for life.

The known beholder of the Life aspect is currently unknown. Its associated Denizen is also unknown.

Doom
"Those bound to the aspect of Doom are fate's chosen sufferers. It may not sound like an overly pleasant aspect to be aligned with, but it does come along with great wisdom and empathy. The Doom-bound understand that misery loves company, and they are ready and willing to provide said company. The Doom-bound won't fix you; they aren't healers. They are commiserators, aware that sometimes the only thing you can do for a person is let them know that they are not alone in their suffering. They are not the advice friend-they're the friend you go to when you need to vent about a rough day at work. They are not necessarily noble martyrs, either-the Doom-bound can become quite irate about their lot. At their best they are wise, kind, and non-judgemental. At their worst, bitter, resentful, and fatalistic."

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Doom is strongly related to misery and suffering.

The Doom aspect is also related to the sacrifice, judgement, and rules that apply to things.

The known beholder of the Doom aspect is currently unknown. Its associated Denizen is also unknown.

Hope
"Those bound to the aspect of Hope are driven first and foremost by their convictions. They do right for right's sake, and are quick to come to the aid of anyone they deem to be experiencing injustice. That said, their views of the world can be quite black and white, so what they see as the "right" thing may not always be the universally accepted view. They put great value in the power of the imagination, the ability to dream up a better and more beautiful future. If anyone could dream a better world into existence, it would be one of the Hope-bound. They may sound like all sunshine and rainbows, but they aren't adverse to a little destruction, especially if they think they can replace it with something better and more just. At their best, Hope-bound are positive, caring, and warm. At their worst they can be narrow-minded and selfish."

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The Hope aspect seems to be connected to both of its literal meanings of certain holy powers.

Hope can also be tied to the power of belief and the belief of many different possibilities, contrasting with Rage's connotation and stubbornness for only seeing a singular outcome.

Adding on to this, the color schemes of the Hope and Rage aspect can be compared to Prospit and Derse's own color schemes. Hope and Prospit's own bright yellow, and both's leitmotif of optimism and positivity, while Rage and Derse shares the common theme of skepticism and negativity.

The known beholder of the Hope aspect is currently unknown. Its associated Denizen is also unknown.

Rage
"Those bound to the aspect of Rage are bringers of chaos. They posses great contempt for lies or false ideas, including the stability that false ideas can impart. To them, the true is far more important than the good; they would tear down a system just to destabilize it if, by their reckoning, it is built on faulty premises. Often the Rage-bound prefer anarchy to any of the alternate forms of civilization, which they believe to be riddled with lies and foolishness and obedient masses. They are bringers of confusion and doubt, and they can be frustratingly difficult to convince otherwise when they have attached themselves to an idea. If they sound dangerous, they are. The Rage-bound tend to be most volatile and unpredictable of the aspects. At their best they are original, revolutionary, and fearless. At their worst they are cruel, uncompromising, and vicious."

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The Rage aspect is the antithesis for Hope.

Rage can be tied to brute strength, passion, and anger.

Rage can also be connected to sanity and madness.

The known beholder of the Rage aspect is currently unknown. Its associated Denizen is also unknown.