Espers

Espers are magical beings contained within crystal accessories that manipulate, create, and embody one of the six conceptual elements: Fire, Ice, Lightning, Water, Wind, Earth. They also tend to have a very strong affinity for the concepts their elements embody (Passion, Mind, Justice, Life, Fate, Change, respectively) and choose their bearers as such. The exact origin of the Espers is unknown to history; the best modern society can guess at relates most closely to the spiritual religion that most Roccans believe where they embody godlike spirits that created the world and watch over it, however there is nothing to confirm or deny this. The existence of Espers themselves is not quite common knowledge either, as only a select few people and groups (such as the clergy of Pelinca City or the Roccans of Chayton Village) know of the true power and potential held within them, if they know they exist at all. One can look up the names of each pendant and find relevant information, but little more than what is already known. Each Esper has a bearer that they select for embodying a concept close to them or otherwise proving themselves worthy; for example, Tara's Sapphire Ice chose her for her sharp intellect and superior natural focus, Lien's Topaz Bolt chose him for his decisive actions (when he can decide), and Roselle's Diamond Deluge chose her for her exceptional kindness and knowledge of the worth of a life. When chosen and using/wearing the crystals, the bearer and Esper form a symbiotic relationship, with the Esper providing subtle guidance and encouragement however they can and the bearer utilizing the power granted by this growing bond to prevent the Esper from falling into the wrong hands. They all offer unique benefits pertaining not just to their concepts but also to supernatural abilities such as psychokinesis, transmutation, and extreme luck. While an increase in power is readily apparent from the very start, bearers tend to grow more powerful with time, starting with minor elemental abilities and eventually being able to (temporarily) achieve perfect synchronization with their Esper in a powerful state known as Trance. There are six known Espers, each with their own bearers: Though there are hints of Espers having their own personalities, and they are confirmed to be sentient enough to choose their bearers at least, true direct communication between Esper and bearer is rare and unheard of.