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Polarities

Each polarity has a Shape: the figure it takes in a Ren signature. A figure is one or more layers joined by +. A layer is an edge pattern, then its number of sides (a star gives its points and a *), then an optional turn in degrees after @. The edges are S for Truth (straight), W for Change (sine), V for Differentiation (concave), and X for Influence (convex). SV10 + S5@18 is a decagon of alternating straight and concave edges over a pentagon of straight edges turned 18 degrees.

Principles

Section titled “Principles”

Core ideas to existence.

d4PolarityDescriptionSpiritShape
1TruthExistence is.YlvifS3
2Time/ChangeThat being does not remain staticShireiW3
3DifferentiationThat there are different things, categories, properties, etc…V3
4InfluenceThe principle that will and reality act on each other.X3

Physics

Section titled “Physics”
d8PolarityDescriptionSpiritShape
1SpaceLocationXalyrSV4 + S8@22.5
2TrajectoryWayfinding, LinesArkovirS4 + SW8@22.5
3KineticsSpeed/Acceleration/KineticsKyrvethWX4 + W8@22.5
4GravityAttraction and weight.Ra’avornXS4 + X8@22.5
5HeatEnergetic excitation and combustion.AbdithenWX4 + X8@22.5
6LightIllumination and revelation.HaproxSV4 + SX8@22.5
7ElectromagnetismCharge-based attraction and repulsion.ChaazidXV4 + XV8@22.5
8SoundVibrational energy through medium.ZepharanWS4 + W8@22.5

Operations

Section titled “Operations”
d10PolarityDescriptionSpiritShape
1AdditionX5
2SubtractionV5
3MultiplicationW5
4DivisionKalivarS5
5RotationW8@22.5 + WX4* + XW4*@45
6PiercingS8@22.5 + SV4* + VS4*@45
7CreationEx NihiloYlcoremX5 + S10@18
8DestructionIn NihilumYldruunV5 + S10@18
9FormationGrowthUmridoW5 + X10@18
10RuinationDecayMurinekS5 + V10@18

Lineages

Section titled “Lineages”
LineagePolarityEffectKeywordsShape
AnamorTransformationBody transformation through blood into various formsMorphedW3 + S3@180
DarunerCoalescenceSealing, binding, condensing Ren into stable forms, and banishing ren of specific polarities from a placeInfused, BanishedS3 + V3@180
ElkyrFluxAfter a failure, you increase the chance of successReboundedW3 + X3@180
HaqolResonation2 keywords together with this make more than just the sum of their partsResonatedV3 + X3@180
JanimElasticityEvery 2 strain spent returns 1 strainDiscountX3 + S3@180
NylUnificationDeny yourself access to keywords to empower anotherConsolidatedX3 + V3@180
OkoiRecurrenceAfter a success, your next time doing that action has a higher chance of successAccumulationS3 + W3@180
TheridimEmergenceAll of one’s keywords may be used as though they are your strongest polarityEqualizationV3 + W3@180

States

Section titled “States”
d16PolarityDescriptionSpiritShape
1EquilibriumBalance of opposing forces in stable tension.IrdimetXV8 + XV4*@22.5
2CorruptionThe natural, default, inherited state, born from the fall and sin nature. Actively sliding.IngridridWV8 + W4*@22.5
3DamnationThe terminal end of corruption: the choice of rejecting Redemption when it is offered. Not simply “corruption gone far enough” on its own, but a specific rejection.UirithenV8 + SV4*@22.5
4RedemptionA maintained state, produced and supported only by Ylelaim. Never self-generated, never earned through effort, strain, or accumulated action. Grace, not currency.YlimeasXS8 + X4*@22.5
5Renewalwhat follows Redemption; the “made new” state. Also outside the world’s or its inhabitants’ own capacity to produce.YlsaraXS8 + W4*@22.5
6DeathThe body is lifeless, and the soul sleepsMorzedS8 + S4*@22.5
7ComfortFelt safety and reassurance, PeaceJaquirX8 + XS4*@22.5
8PainIntense acute sufferingZabrikV8 + VX4*@22.5
9SolidFixed structural form.DorthimS8 + SV4*@22.5
10LiquidFlowing cohesive form.MeratzW8 + WS4*@22.5
11GasDiffuse expansive form.ThelvathX8 + WX4*@22.5
12PlasmaEnergized unstable matter.PyrrekWX8 + WX4*@22.5
13OrderLaw, RulesUmridoSV8 + SV4*@22.5
14ChaosRandomnessMurinekWV8 + SX4*@22.5
15PeaceLack of ConflictChalemaS8 + SX4*@22.5
16Conflict/WarActive opposition producing changeCordixVX8 + V4*@22.5

Emotions

Section titled “Emotions”
d12PolarityDescriptionSpiritShape
1AngerGorrabXV6* + X3@30
2SorrowTerricenVW6* + V3@30
3JoySuraXW6* + X3@30
4SurpriseZythimW6* + S3@30
5DisgustNorfekV6* + V3@30
6FearDremokVW6* + W3@30
7LoveCare, selflessnessYlashX6* + S3@30
8HatredVX6* + V3@30
9ShameV6* + S3@30
10RageX6* + V3@30
11SerenityS6* + S3@30
12AnxietyWV6* + X3@30

Materials

Section titled “Materials”
d10PolarityDescriptionSpiritShape
1EarthNatural stone and soil.GolborodSV6 + S3@30
2MetalRefined durable matter.TalmurizS6 + X3@30
3WaterFluid cohesive substance.IrilinethW6 + S3@30
4WoodOrganic structural material.VrikinielSW6 + W3@30
5GlassTransparent brittle solid.WitrexV6 + S3@30
6BloodVital lineage and life-fluid.LygwithininWX6 + X3@30
7PlantsRooted organic growth.CeldirineWV6 + W3@30
8RemainsAsh, bone, physical residue.UrwekS6 + W3@30
9WindMoving air force.RamasilX6 + W3@30
10CloudsSuspended vapor mass.VaershWV6 + V3@30

Interstitials

Section titled “Interstitials”
d6PolarityDescriptionSpiritShape
1LifeAnimating vitality and persistence.AelethiXW4* + S4@45
2SapiencePerception/Thought/MemoryVeldritSV4* + V4@45
3SoulNon-material animating essence.ThroshonSX4* + S4@45
4BondsConnections that link entities.CaldrypX4* + X4@45
5DreamsSubconscious symbolic space.NurethWV4* + W4@45
6ConcealmentConcealment of substance, knowledge, or truthSorveshV4* + S4@45

Instruments

Section titled “Instruments”
dPolarityDescriptionSpiritShape
1Blade/SwordSV10 + S5*@18
2Spear/HalberdSV10 + V5*@18
3Words/Speech/Tongue/NamesIdentity given form and powerIdrathWX10 + W5*@18
4Bow/ArrowXS10 + X5*@18
5Glyphs/ScriptWritingBatiaSV10 + WV5*@18
6Dagger/ThornV10 + S5*@18
7Flail/ChainWX10 + X5*@18
8Mace/HammerX10 + XS5*@18
9WhipW10 + WX5*@18
10Needles/DartV10 + VX5*@18
11KusarigamaWX10 + SX5*@18
12Hands/GauntletsX10 + XV5*@18

Doctrines

Section titled “Doctrines”
d6PolarityDescriptionSpiritShape
1DeceitIntentional distortion of belief.ThasaturV5 + SW5*@36
2IdolatryOrvogetX5 + XV5*@36
3PrideParthilX5 + V5*@36
4FaithHope in things unseen.YlessinS5 + SX5*@36
5JusticeYlateroshS5 + SV5*@36
6VigilanceProtection from, Prevention or mitigation of harm.MoridanS5 + S5*@36

Loci

Section titled “Loci”
d10PolarityDescriptionSpiritShape
1-2SeaVast, deep, shifting waters.MarvemW6 + V3*@30
3-4SkyOpen aerial expanse.AerlicS6 + X3*@30
5-6ForestDense, interconnected life system.IlvrafW6 + X3*@30
7-8DesertScarcity and harsh exposure.AkhramS6 + V3*@30
9-10MountainImmovable elevated mass.DurgothS6 + S3*@30

Cives

Section titled “Cives”
dPolarityDescriptionSpiritShape
1DesignArchitecture, InfrastructureLunottSV10 + S5@18
2ArtExpressive cultural creation.VedraliXW10 + X5@18
3AlchemyPotions, Poisons, chemistryQetraWV10 + V5@18
4TechnologyMechanisms, Computers, CodeOlizmurSV10 + X5@18
5CommerceExchange of value between parties.DelanorXV10 + X5@18
6CraftCarving, Smithing, AssemblyFothianSX10 + S5@18
7RefinementClarity or purification of essential nature or substanceLithuinSW10 + V5@18
8Husbandry/AnimalsInstinct-driven living beings.EratraWX10 + S5@18

Seasons

Section titled “Seasons”
d4PolarityDescriptionSpiritShape
1SpringRenewal and emergence.V’riWX4*
2SummerPeak vitality and intensity.KhaeldaX4*
3FallDecline and harvest.MorvelVW4*
4WinterDormancy and preservation.RimdatalSV4*

Inversions

Section titled “Inversions”
d6PolarityDescriptionSpiritShape
1-2ShadowAbsence or obstruction of light.EndabrasV6* + S3*@30
3-4ColdAbsence of heat.HemaeshV6* + W3*@30
5-6VoidAbsence of substance or presence.NaethisV6* + V3*@30

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