Animus

Animus is a resource valuable to both the Infernal Host and Celestial Armada.
==Overview==
Animus, or "life force" as humans would call it, is a resource valuable to the Infernal Host. Lifeforms possess animus, and in this sense, it can be considered analagous to a "soul."
The Infernals have drained numerous planets of their animus,Play Stormgate, accessed on 2023-12-22 which is required for their magic to function.Infernal, PlayStormgate. Accessed on 2023-12-22 Animus is converted into the Shroud. 
The Celestials revere and cherish animus, and believe it holds the key to unravelling Creation's greatest mysteries.2024-06-10, THE CELESTIAL ARMADA IS COMING. PlayStormgate, accessed on 2024-07-01 They are able to store their animus in artificial constructs.Stormgate: Celestials Faction Hands-On Preview, MSN. Accessed on 2024-07-07
Earth is rich in animus, which makes it a high-value target to the Infernals.2022-12-07, Stormgate Technology & Art Reveal - December 2022. YouTube, accessed on 2022-12-07
==Gameplay==
Animus drops every time something dies on the map, and is used by the Infernals as an in-game resource. It can be used to perform special rituals, such as summoning the flayed dragon. Animus is collected by all Infernal players simultaniously.2023-11-30, Stormgate Is a Very StarCraft-y RTS Made By Ex-StarCraft Developers. IGN, accessed on 2023-11-30 
==Notes==
Animus was originally called "anima."
==References==
Category: Resources
Category: Magic