Five Ways

The Five Ways are the routes by which all spirit energy in the cosmos moves. When spirit is transposed, the result and reaction depends on which of the Five Ways was involved. Those who walk the path of the spirit must navigate using one or more of these.

• The Way of the Aura – Deals with the forces of knowledge and ignorance. One's aura can both reveal and conceal. These spirit arts are used to boost cognition and communication abilities or deprive others of the same.
• The Way of the Form – Deals with the forces of strength and weakness. The form can be stabilized or sabotaged. These spirit arts can enhance one's physical form or undermine that of another.
• The Way of the Hand – Deals with the forces of creation and destruction. Mortal hands can build or demolish; they can both injure and heal. These spirit arts are utilized as instruments of either battle or rejuvenation.
• The Way of the Step – Deals with the forces of freedom and restraint. Every journey begins with a single step. These spirit arts affect, induce, or prevent movement.
• The Way of the Voice – Deals with the forces of action and peace. Words carry power. These spirit arts influence emotion and will, either to incite or to discourage.

Throughout the universe, the active and passive aspects of spirit power are under a constant state of waxing and waning, always seeking a natural balance. Within each of the Five Ways, spirit is polarized into motions — one positive and one negative. Spirit artists can practice as many of the ten spirit motions as they like, but must gain skill ranks in each.