Aya (Essence)

Aya is a magical substance which flows throughout the Aya Realm. All beings with an APL of Novice or higher contain a store of aya inside of their hearts.

While aya is not being used, it is intangible. It can be activated when casting spells are using aya to enhance attacks. While being used to cast spells, it manifests itself as a glittery gas (sometimes liquid). When being used to strengthen the user, the user begins to glow (this is an aya aura). Every being's aya is a unique colour or colour combination (combinations are rare, however). A being's ability to control aya is measured by APL.

Aya does not always come from inside one's heart. Aya can be collected from aya reservoirs, nebulas deep in space which are composed almost entirely of aya. It is collected and sold for varying prices depending on their colour, and can be utilised by beings who know how (APL of Skilled or above).

Aya is very important to the Aya Realm, and it is named after the Goddess who created the dimension. The Goddess' aya is a bright neon pink, and any being with this colour of aya is said to have notable control over their aya in comparison to others, even without having ever been taught.