Umbra Witch and Lumen Sage Physiology

==Summary==
The Umbra Witches and the Lumen Sages were two clans of humans that practiced magic, and play a significant role in the events of the Bayonetta series. Long ago, Aesir, the god of chaos, pitied humanity for their naivety and their lack of free will and gave his Eyes of the World to humanity, granting them free will and many other concepts as a result. The Left Eye of Darkness was entrusted to the Umbra Witches, and the Right Eye of Light was given to the Lumen Sages.Bayonetta 2 (2014)- PrologueBayonetta 2 (2014)- Chapter 5 The Umbra Witches practiced the Dark Arts and affiliated themselves with the Demons of Inferno, and the Lumen Sages practiced the Light Arts, associating themselves with the Angels of Paradiso.
The two clans worked together to maintain balance in the world and remained peaceful for a very long time. This peace was broken when an Umbra Witch and a Lumen Sage fell in love and conceived a child, breaking a long held law between the two clans. This law prophesied that the intersection of light and dark would bring calamity to the world. As a result, the witch was imprisoned for life and the sage was exiled from his clan. The birth of the child resulted in blaming and accusing, leading to major disputes between the two clans, eventually erupting into a long war between them that would greatly effect the events of the series going forward. The feud between the clans effectively wiped out both clans, leaving only 2 witches and the exiled sage remaining.Bayonetta (2009)- PrologueBayonetta (2009)- Chapter 14
==Abilities==
*Superhuman Physical Characteristics: Witches and sages possess immense physical strength, being capable of performing feats like sending jet planes several meters into the air with a casual kick, leaping incredibly long distancesBayonetta 2 (2014)- Prologue, slicing large, falling concrete blocks with an effortless swing of a glaiveBayonetta 2 (2014)- Chapter 4, easily tilting smaller planes just by leaning to the sideBayonetta 2 (2014)- Chapter 1, knocking down small towers with a kickBayonetta 2 (2014)- Chapter 4, catching and throwing missiles back and forth like a gameBayonetta (2009)- Chapter 14, single handedly catching tram cars, hitting satellites back and forth with ease, send a skyscraper flying by headbutting itBayonetta (2009)- Chapter 16, being able to alter the direction of an O'Neill Space Colony by throwing itBayonetta 2 (2014)- Chapter 16, and more.
*Magic: All witches and sages are capable of magic, being the focus of the two clans. Most, if not all attacks and techniques used by members of the clans use magic in some form, ranging from simply amplifying the strength of weapons to the manipulation of time.
*Energy Manipulation: Sages and witches are capable of using magic energy in many different ways. Their energy can be used to coat themselves in an aura, create blades or blasts of energy, construct forcefields or barriersBayonetta (2009)- Chapter 11Bayonetta (2009)- Chapter 16, amplify their weapons, or even amplifying their demons or angels in some casesBayonetta 2 (2014)- Chapter 12.
*Immortality (Type 1) through Umbran/Lumen Watches: Umbra Witches and Lumen Sages are given Umbran/Lumen Watches from a very young age, preventing them from physically aging beyond their prime. Stated to keep witches and sages alive for eternities by RodinBayonetta 2 (2014)- Prologue.
*Statistics Amplification: Through the use of magic, witches and sages are capable of amplifying the statistics of themselves, vehiclesBayonetta (2009)- Chapter 8, or their weapons.
*Time Manipulation: Experienced witches and sages are capable of learning an advanced technique known as Witch Time (Umbra)/Light Speed (Lumen) whichBayonetta (2009)- Chapter 12 allows them toBayonetta (2009)- Chapter 16 slowBayonetta 2 (2014)- Chapter 13 downBayonetta 2 (2014)- Chapter 4 timeBayonetta 2 (2014)- Chapter 7 aroundBayonetta (2009)- Chapter 4 them to a near stop, additionally being able to greatly increase their speed in the processBayonetta (2009)- Antonio's Notebook: Notes On The Topic Of Magic I. This technique is capable of lasting forBayonetta (2009)- Chapter 8 entire fights and can be stacked on top of itself several timesBayonetta (2009)- Prologue.
*Summoning: One of the most notable abilities of the Umbra and the Lumen is their capability to summon Infernal Demons or Angels of Paradiso respectively to aid them in battle. These summons can be used in a variety of ways such as summoning limbsBayonetta 2 (2014)- Prologue of demonsBayonetta 2 (2014)- Chapter 11 or angelsBayonetta 2 (2014)- Chapter 4 to createBayonetta (2009)- Chapter 14 larger attacksBayonetta 2 (2014)- Chapter 9, using their limbs to gain more versatility such as summoning wingsBayonetta 2 (2014)- Prologue, summoningBayonetta (2009)- Chapter 1 a demonBayonetta 2 (2014)- Chapter 3 or angelBayonetta 2 (2014)- Prologue fullyBayonetta 2 (2014)- Chapter 1 to helpBayonetta (2009)- Chapter 11 finishBayonetta (2009)- Chapter 13 offBayonetta 2 (2014)- Chapter 4 anBayonetta (2009)- Chapter 5 enemyBayonetta 2 (2014)- Prologue, or simply toBayonetta 2 (2014)- Chapter 7 directly assist in battle themselvesBayonetta 2 (2014)- Chapter 4. Even the youngest of witches are capable of summoning smaller demons to assist them Bayonetta (2009)- Credits. Despite this, summons are capable of going uncontrolled if a witch or sage is inexperienced or is facing outside interferenceBayonetta 2 (2014)- Prologue. However, summons going out of control is very rare for skilled witches and sages, and is normally not a concern. Angels and demons are not the only thing sages and witches are capable of summoning either. The Umbra and Lumen can also summon larger manifestations of their weapons, large torture/execution devicesBayonetta (2009)Bayonetta 2 (2014), or vehicles such as motorcyclesBayonetta (2009)- Chapter 12.
*Extrasensory Perception and Non-Physical Interaction: Umbra Witches and Lumen Sages are able to see into and interact with the parallel world of Purgatorio, which is used as a meeting ground for battles between the demons, angels, and the two clans as to not directly interfere with the affairs of the Human RealmBayonetta (2009)- Antonio's Notebook: Purgatorio, Center of the Trinity. Those within Purgatorio appearBayonetta (2009)- Chapter 6 invisibleBayonetta (2009)- Chapter 2 to those within the Human Realm, except through mirrorsBayonetta (2009)- Chapter 2 or magicallyBayonetta 2 (2014)- Chapter 2 enhanced glassesBayonetta (2009)- Chapter 11 from which they can be seen through. The same applies the other way around, with those in the Human Realm appearing invisible to normal beings who somehow manage to find their way into PurgatorioBayonetta (2009)- Antonio's Notebook: Purgatorio, Center of the Trinity. Residents of Purgatioro are also intangible to those within the Human Realm and vice versaBayonetta 2 (2014)- Chapter 2. However, witches and sages, along with their infernal and heavenly allies ignore these properties, being able toBayonetta (2009)- Chapter 2 seeBayonetta (2009)- Chapter 12 andBayonetta (2009)- Chapter 2 interactBayonetta (2009)- Chapter 16 with either realmBayonetta (2009)- Chapter 5, regardless of which they're currently residing in.
*Invisibility and Intangibility from within Purgatorio: As mentioned above, inhabitants of Purgatorio are invisible and intangible to those in the Human Realm.
*Portal Creation and Dimensional Travel: Witches and sages are able to create portals through various ways and for many uses. Portals can beBayonetta (2009)- Prologue created to travel freely in and out of Purgatorio, to summon Infernal Demons or Angels of Paradiso, or to create time traveling portals in certain locations through the use of their Umbran/Lumen WatchesBayonetta (2009)- Chapter 16Bayonetta 2 (2014)- Chapter 15.
*Shapeshifting: Through a technique known as Beast Within, sages and witches are capable of shapeshifting into various animals, granting them additional uses like assisting in dodging, gaining flight, faster travel movement, or underwater breathing and gliding. Sages and witches may transform into different animals for the same uses as each other depending on the person. For example, to assist in a dodge, Bayonetta may shapeshift into a swarm of bats, while Jeanne may shapeshift into a swarm of moths instead. A list of animals that the Umbra and Lumen are capable of transforming to includes, but is not limited to: crows, a swarm of hornets, a centipede, a wolf, or a panther. Bayonetta (2009)Bayonetta 2 (2014)
* Wall Walking: Umbra Witches are capable of utilizing a technique known as Witch Walk which enables them to defy gravity and walk on vertical surfacesBayonetta (2009)- Prologue during a full moonBayonetta 2 (2014)- Chapter 4. The Lumen Sages are able to perform their own version of this through an unnamed technique of their own, but the exact conditions required to perform the technique are unknownBayonetta 2 (2014)- Tag Climax. Despite being shown that a full moon is needed for Witch Walk, sufficiently powerful witches have shown to be capableBayonetta 2 (2014)- Prologue of walking on abnormal surfacesBayonetta 2 (2014)- Chapter 5 without the presence of a full moon on occasion.
*Forcefield Creation: Lumen Sages and Umbra Witches can create barriers and forcefieldsBayonetta (2009)- Chapter 16 to protect themselvesBayonetta 2 (2014)- Chapter 7 or othersBayonetta (2009)- Chapter 6.
*Telekinesis: Witches and sages are capable of using telekinesis. This can be used to effortlessly throw massive objectsBayonetta (2009)- Chapter 16 or for something as simple as merely redirecting a bulletBayonetta (2009)- Chapter 12.
*Telepathy: Lumen Sages and Umbra Witches are able to use telepathy to send direct messages they would not be able to send otherwise. Examples of this include Bayonetta sending telepathic messages to Luka when he could not hear her from PurgatorioBayonetta (2009)- Chapter 2 or Balder's use of telepathy to send a message to Bayonetta upon her arrival in VigridBayonetta (2009)- Chapter 1 and on severalBayonetta (2009)- Chapter 12 other occasionsBayonetta (2009)- Chapter 4 throughout herBayonetta (2009)- Chapter 5 journeyBayonetta (2009)- Chapter 6.
*Self-Sustenance (Type 1): Witches and sages are capable of acting in space and water without the need to breathe.Bayonetta (2009)- Epilogue: RequiemBayonetta 2 (2014)- Chapter 1Bayonetta 2 (2014)- Chapter 6Bayonetta 2 (2014)- Chapter 7
==Resistances==
*Extreme Temperatures, Fire Manipulation, and Magma Manipulation: Jeanne, Bayonetta, and Balder were all capable of surviving re-entry into the Earth's atmosphereBayonetta (2009)- Epilogue: Requiem, which can reach temperatures up to 1649 degrees Celsius (3000 degrees Fahrenheit). They are also additionally unaffected by harshBayonetta (2009)- Chapter 3, magma-filled environments created by FortitudoBayonetta 2 (2014)- Chapter 4, only being slightly affected if they end up making contact with the lava itselfBayonetta (2009)- Chapter 3.
*Cosmic Radiations: As shown above, witches and sages are capable of acting in space, being entirely unaffected by cosmic radiations.
==Umbra Witch Exclusive Abilities ==
*Unholy Manipulation: Witches are practitioners of the Dark Arts, using unholy-based magic by nature through the assistance of their infernal allies.
*Hair Manipulation: Umbra Witches are able to greatly manipulate their hair to serve a wide array of uses. An Umbra Witch's hair can be used as a medium for summoning demonsBayonetta (2009)Bayonetta 2 (2014), a quickBayonetta 2 (2014)- Chapter 16 formBayonetta (2009)- Prologue of clothingBayonetta 2 (2014)- Prologue that provides attack repelling armoringBayonetta 2 (2014)- Uniformed, or even to restrain an enemyBayonetta (2009)- Epilogue: Requiem.
*BFR: As part of their association with the Infernal Demons, witches are capable of summoning a portal of demonic hands to send defeated enemies who are still at least partially intact into InfernoBayonetta (2009)- Chapter 4Bayonetta (2009)- Chapter 7Bayonetta (2009)- Chapter 11Bayonetta (2009)- Chapter 13. However, this also comes at a downside, as when a witch "dies," their soul is dragged to Inferno by these same hands in order to fulfill their contract and have their soul absorbed to complete the process of deathBayonetta 2 (2014)- Prologue.
*Dimensional Storage: Umbra Witches are able to store and access weapons on the fly, seemly out of nowhere, but likely through the use of their hair.Bayonetta (2009)Bayonetta 2 (2014)
*Barrier and Seal Breaking: Umbra Witches can break angelic or demonic seals and barriers through 2 different techniques. To break through angelic seals or barriers, witches use a technique known as Infernal Kiss, which breaks the angelic seal or barrier with heart-shaped projectiles.Bayonetta (2009)Bayonetta 2 (2014) For a witch to break demonic seals or barriers, they use a technique known as Heart Shot which launches multiple bullets in a heart-shaped formation to break the seal or barrierBayonetta 2 (2014)- Chapter 7Bayonetta 2 (2014)- Chapter 8Bayonetta 2 (2014)- Chapter 9Bayonetta 2 (2014)- Chapter 10.
== Lumen Sage Exclusive Abilities==
* Holy Manipulation: Sages are practitioners of the Light Arts, using holy based magic by nature through the assistance of their heavenly allies.
*Natural Weaponry: Lumen Sages are able to grow peacock feathers to serve multiple uses. The feathers of a Lumen Sage can be used to summon angels, gain flight, or to be used as dart-like projectiles.Bayonetta 2 (2014)- Chapter 4
*Light Manipulation: Being practitioners of the Light Arts, Lumen Sages are capable of manipulating light, enabling them to create blasts and blades made of light energy.
*Weapon Creation: Lumen Sages are capable of conjuring weapons such as the Holy Glaive out of thin airBayonetta 2 (2014)- Chapter 15Bayonetta 2 (2014)- Chapter 16. Through the use of Light Manipulation, Lumen Sages can create makeshift blades out of light energy as mentioned above.
*Natural Flight: Making use of their feathers, Lumen sages are capable of gaining flight as mentioned above.Bayonetta (2009)- Chapter 16Bayonetta 2 (2014)- Chapter 12
==References==
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