(09-04-2013, 01:49 AM)Roda Wrote: So.. If I understand this, aether is less energy, but more some kind of data format that the universe uses, and there's some property to living things (possibly the ownership of a soul) that allows it to resonate with the aetherytes and other functions of aether?
That varies upon what you believe a data format ought to do and function for. In this circumstance in particular, regarding what comprises sentient and living beings alike, Aeather is the matter that all living beings are comprised of, and should that Aether be disrupted, it may cause complications.
The real inquiry ought to be towards whether or not Aether is a spiritual or physical phenomenon. As of presently, it appears to be highly physical or essentially affecting the physical realm, thus a soul would be less likely to directly interact with it as it is mainly a spiritual aspect of a sentient being.
Aether may easily function as air, as there is a flow of it throughout the entirety of the world, however, while it is physically present, it is not immediately tangible through means of the five senses.
As a form of energy, Aether is in fact an energy source as stated on the Final Fantasy wiki. In further addition, it is stated to be either in mist or solid form. Higher concentrations create a dangerous environment and may cause adverse affect to the living world. It is only logical to then assume that, while Aether is mostly found in its mist format, it is spread relatively thin throughout the entirety of the world. By doing so, it remains everywhere but refrains from bringing negative occurrences into fruition.
In regards to Aether passing through objects, it is proper to say that it may simply be able to do so swiftly by avoiding contact with the atomic structure of the solid object and evading collision. Aether is also stated to be what all living beings are comprised of, as mentioned prior, and thus allows for them to interact with the flow and ever churning energy of the Aether. Many may question the reality of sentient creatures being comprised of Aether, however, while it appears in mist or solid form, it is not specified that Aether's solid form is only crystal.
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