— Auxiliary Chapter: Glossary —
This Auxiliary Chapter is meant to be a glossary of the novel's power system and terminologies, along with a brief explanation of the plot (locations, character sheets, etc.).
[Aura System]
It is a system meant to fully link humanity to Aura. It monitors their rank, weapons, class, and much more. It is exclusive to Primoria.
[Crimson Orb]
An orb that appeared in Primoria after the System landed.
[Auric Codex]
The ancient language used by the Aura System.
[Aura]
A mysterious energy that grants the privilege to evolve one's soul, body, and mind. In other words, it is cultivated and aids in cultivation.
[Aura Farming]
The process of cultivating oneself with Aura. Those who cultivate are called Aura Farmers.
[Ranks of Aura Farmers]
* Rank 12: Capricorn
* Rank 11: Aquarius
* Rank 10: Aries
* Rank 09: Taurus
* Rank 08: Gemini
* Rank 07: Cancer
* Rank 06: Leo
* Rank 05: Virgo
* Rank 04: Libra
* Rank 03: Sagittarius
* Rank 02: Scorpio
* Rank 01: Pisces
[Volumes]
Volumes could also be called Classes, but in another sense. It is the measurement of one's power. The stronger the Volume, the more potential one has. The Volumes are:
* Echo
* Chorus
* Saga
* Oracle
* Advent
* Bastard [Not essentially a Volume or Class according to the lore of the story]
[Madness of Aura]
A corrupted form of Aura that manifests when a Farmer's mind or soul is pushed beyond the breaking point. These people are referred to as Condemned.
[Seed Domains]
Domains are located in the soul of an Aura Farmer. A Domain is a realm representation of an Aura Farmer's abilities. The more the Aura Farmer ranks up and evolves, the more the Domain evolves. An Aura Farmer can travel into their own Domain and also invade the Domains of others.
[Seed]
Seeds are the embers found in the soul after Awakening. An Aura Farmer awakens three Seeds, namely:
* The Living Seed: This Seed monitors the amount of Aura essence left in an Aura Farmer's soul. Once it is used up, the Aura Farmer loses energy and must wait for it to replenish.
* The Divine Seed: This Seed is meant for ranking up and evolving. It is only used when an Aura Farmer is ready to cultivate Aura.
* The Skill Seed: A Seed that maintains the skills and Vestiges of an Aura Farmer. It encompasses and makes up the Seed Domain.
[Aura Core]
A core created after Awakening. It is where Aura is primarily formed in an Aura Farmer before it is distributed to the Seeds. It monitors the evolution of an Aura Farmer's prowess. One can cultivate through meditation, battle dance, finding sacred locations, or consuming Aura-filled consumables.
[Vestiges]
Equipment and items related to Aura or earned after slaying Catalysts of Aura. They come in different types, forms, and ranks.
[Abilities]
* Branch: A singular active ability of an Aura Farmer.
* Tree: A compilation of Branches. Skill Trees contain stronger Branches.
* Grass: Passive abilities earned immediately after Awakening. They rank up as the user ranks up. Skill Grass is much more powerful.
[Marks]
Attributes earned after a certain event. They happen randomly but align with the lore of the novel.
[Celestial Noun]
Titles earned after Awakening. They are tied to the fate, abilities, and behavior of the character.
[Awakening Recognition]
Earned exclusively by those who embark on Seeks. It is granted after completing the Seek.
[Seek]
A trial exclusive to a certain few in the story, giving them another way to rank up and evolve. The trials take place in a forgotten era of humanity.
[Path of Farming]
The path of evolution for Aura Farmers. It is split into two factions:
* Path of Ascension: Those who follow the Path of Ascension are called Celestials.
* Path of Corruption: Those who follow this are called Tenebris.
* Path of Bastard: Can create his/her own path. Its true ability is meant to be at the Pinnacle, but most of its understanding is shrouded in mystery.
[Magic]
A system that exists outside Aura, having its own energy called Mana. There are people who are talented in incorporating it with Aura.
[Magi Kings]
Ancient beings who are made entirely of Mana.
[Mages]
Those who are able to use either Aura or Magic to cast spells and create things.
[Divine Mages]
Those who incorporate Magic and Aura together.
[Outsiders]
Before the Aura System, humans with high soul affinity traveled to other realms to sign contracts with beings with Aura so they could also use Aura, though exclusive to just one part of their body. These people are known as Outsiders.
[Rites]
Duties performed by Outsiders to evolve alongside their pact agents. There are five Rites in total.
[Locations]
* Lower Worlds: Worlds inhabited by creatures that share a common nature.
* Gehenna: Demon Realm.
* Asgard: Gods' Realm.
* Primoria: Humanity's Realm.
* Eldrath: Semi/Demi-Human Realm.
(This will be updated in the future, likely every arc, as I have planned this novel fully in arcs and character sheets. Given the scope of Webnovel, I still wish to expand the world locations, introducing more characters and interesting arcs which will not contradict the original plot/lore.)