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'''Great Spirits of Nature''' are sentient beings who mystically embody a part of the natural world, such as a landscape feature or living thing. Most, if not all, were brought about by the work and play of [[Elder God]]s. | '''Great Spirits of Nature''' are sentient beings who mystically embody a part of the natural world, such as a landscape feature or living thing. Most, if not all, were brought about by the work and play of [[Elder God]]s. | ||
=Nomenclature= | ==Nomenclature== | ||
Great Spirits of Nature are typically classified into two groups: | Great Spirits of Nature are typically classified into two groups: | ||
===Awakened Spirits=== | |||
Awakened spirits arise when the [[Elder God]]s rouse a sleeping consciousness [[Dynara]] imbued into the world. The [[fae]] count as lesser awakened spirits. [[Sixth Circle]] is heavily associated with awakened spirits and there is often a deep bond between the spirit and the primary Elder involved in an awakening. | |||
===Collective Spirits=== | |||
Collective spirits, sometimes called "hive souls", coalesce to sentience as a population of the same living thing meets conditions which are vaguely understood. The [[Seventh Circle]] nurture the flora and fauna they shape and often feel parental attachment when a species of theirs manifests a collective spirit. | |||
==Titles== | ===Titles=== | ||
Out of reverence and to distinguish the spirit from the general noun they are spirit of, Great Spirits are often given a titular prefix: such as Sister Snake, Old Man Rock or Great Spirit Sea. Once a distinction has been established, many texts will omit the title for brevity but continue to capitalize the name. | Out of reverence and to distinguish the spirit from the general noun they are spirit of, Great Spirits are often given a titular prefix: such as Sister Snake, Old Man Rock or Great Spirit Sea. Once a distinction has been established, many texts will omit the title for brevity but continue to capitalize the name. | ||