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Wake

A wake is a type of unique power possessed by diels. They are manifestations of the user's sense of identity and purpose.

Table of Contents
  1. Overview
  2. Evolution
  3. Trivia

Overview

Technically speaking, a wake is defined as a demon's unique power, and non-diel demons can achieve them. However, demons reside in oneirosea, where their forms and even personalities can shift from day to day. Therefore, it is rare for demons to have consistent enough senses of identity to develop wakes. Demons who achieve it become exceptionally powerful for their rank, and Alcyon Corporation's intelligence division tracks their movements more closely than other demons.

Most diels manifest a wake within a few months of coming to reality. Unlike mares, the process of manifesting a wake is gradual, taking anywhere from a few hours to a few weeks. Until fully manifested, wakes can be weak or unpredictable and are not suited for battle. Additionally, users do not instinctively know how to activate them, and must discover the limits of their new power through trial and error. It is not unusual for diels to discover that their wakes had broader applications than previously thought, even several years into their employment.

The effects and aesthetics of a wake are always influenced by the diel's personality, though this connection can be metaphorical or otherwise difficult to see at times. Many Alcyon Corporation agents believe a wake's unique power type correlates with its user's general temperament as well.

Evolution

Wakes are more prone to changing over time than mares, since they evolve in response to the user's identity. After living in reality for long periods of time, a diel's wake will be influenced by the diel's impact on the world or their desires. This process is subtle and difficult to notice, especially since it is hard to distinguish from discovering an aspect of one's wake that already existed.

Significant life events may cause sudden, noticeable shifts in a wake's abilities or activation requirements. It is even possible for a diel to lose their wake entirely and manifest a different one after a period of time.

Trivia