World Power System: The Nine Tiers of Ascension
Throughout the realms—whether shadowed like the Abyss or radiant like the Holy World—power is not only a force, but a truth of existence. All beings, regardless of origin, fall within one of nine distinct tiers of power, divided into three great classifications: Low Tier, Mid Tier, and High Tier.
Low Tier: The Foundation of Power
These are the earliest stages of strength, accessible to ordinary mortals and those who have just begun their journey of awakening.
Tier 1 — Mortal
"Flesh and steel are their only allies."Beings with no access to energy. They rely entirely on physical tools, martial skill, and training. Most humans fall into this category unless they awaken further potential.
Tier 2 — Awakened
"The soul stirs, and the body listens."These individuals have unlocked internal energy. They can sense and manipulate their own mana or life force, enabling minor enhancements to strength, perception, or resistance.
Tier 3 — Adept
"What lies within begins to reach outward."Able to channel their awakened energy through weapons or external conduits. Adepts can perform enhanced strikes or cast basic spells tied to raw elemental force or physical augmentation.
Mid Tier: The Realm of Mastery
These tiers represent individuals who have shaped their powers into a weapon or a shield, becoming threats even to kingdoms.
Tier 4 — Aura User
"Their presence alone can bend lesser wills."Capable of projecting their mana aura, affecting surroundings and suppressing weaker foes. Can form simple energy barriers or apply personal buffs.
Tier 5 — Elementalist
"The elements heed their call."Masters of one elemental affinity—fire, water, earth, wind, light, or dark. Their elemental spells are potent, often devastating, allowing both offense and defense on a large scale.
Tier 6 — Domain Wielder
"Within their world, they are god."Possesses the rare ability to create and manifest a Domain—a personal realm or space where reality bends to their will. Inside it, they gain enhanced power and control, making them nearly unstoppable on their own battlefield.
High Tier: The Realm-Walkers
Transcendent beings who blur the line between mortal and divine. These individuals can shake worlds, rewrite laws of nature, and even defy death.
Tier 7 — Ascendant
"Space obeys their steps."Masters of spatial manipulation. They can teleport, warp terrain, or traverse between worlds and realms. Often serve as realm-rulers or legendary conquerors.
Tier 8 — Celestial
"Life, death, time—mere instruments of their will."Demigod-level beings who influence the fundamental forces of reality. Capable of creating realms, granting or stripping life, or bending fate. Rare and feared.
Tier 9 — Divine
"Reality is their canvas."True gods—embodiments of cosmic laws or primal forces. They can create or destroy worlds, mold the fabric of existence, and command loyalty from entire species. Their will is law, and their presence alters reality itself.
Power and Realm Limitations
Each World Type limits the power tiers it can support:
Small Worlds – up to Tier 3 (Low Tier only)
Mid Worlds – up to Tier 6 (Mid Tier limit)
Great Worlds – capable of sustaining Tier 9 (High Tier beings)
Thus, ascension is not only a matter of training or bloodline—but also of the world that contains you.