Chapter 27 – Paths to Power
"The Soul is a sense that allows you to influence the Ether in your surroundings. It also allows you much more freedom in how your Ether interacts with the surroundings."
"Like Fennek rapiers?" Kyle asked.
"Fennek's rapiers, yes," Tarren answered, scouting the surroundings again.
"However, Fennek isn't actually using his Soul to infuse his rapiers. His rapiers are specially made by someone with a powerful Soul to accommodate his abilities. He can't use his flame ability with just any weapon since he's an actual Squire."
'That fucking word again! Can't you just tell me what fucking Squire means?!' Kyle thought in frustration.
"What's a Squire?" he asked.
"Squire is the official term for Knights who are in the First Realm. You remember what the four Aspects of Power are?"
"Body, mind, center, Soul," Kyle answered.
"Normal humans get their Ether distributed evenly across all of them," Tarren said. "Wait a second!"
Kyle stayed silent and waited for Tarren.
About 30 seconds later, Tarren lowered his arm. "There was a dangerous beast that we shouldn't kill. Where was I?"