Sephira

The Sephira are the ten powers (and the ten vessels) in Echo that comprise the Tree of Life.

Each vessel (called Prophets by Yggdrasil and Decagrammaton) embodies the idea and powers of one fragment of the Tree of Life.

## Sephira

### Kether

Kether's vessel is Sei Ichijou. Kether is the first Sephira, representing the super-conscious concept of "crown", which is also seen as the essence of the "creator". Sei embodies the idea of "crown" in being the central cog of the universe. Kether is symbolized by the color white.

### Chokhmah

Chokhmah is the second Sephira, representing the conscious intellect of "wisdom". Chokhmah's vessel is currently unknown. Chokhmah is symbolized by the color gray.

### Binah

Binah is the third Sephira, representing the conscious intellect of "understanding". Binah's vessel is unknown. Binah is symbolized by the color black.

### Chesed

Chesed's vessel is Izziel Shijima. Chesed is the fourth Sephira, representing the conscious emotions of "kindness", and "mercy". Izziel embodies Chesed's ideals in his more subdued and kind demeanor. Chesed is symbolized by the color blue.

Additionally, Chesed's concept of "mercy" plays into Izziel's title- *The Absolver*, as one who bestows mercy on the innocent.

### Geburah

Geburah's vessel is Kris Gokabe. Geburah is the fifth Sephira, representing the conscious emotions of "severity" and "judgment". Kris embodies Geburah with his straightforward and justice-oriented nature. Geburah is symbolized by the color red.

Geburah's idea of "judgement" directly aligns itself with Kris's title as *The Arbiter*, as one who delivers a verdict on the accused.

### Tiphareth

Tiphareth's vessel is Mei Izayoi. Tiphareth is the sixth Sephira, representing the conscious emotions of "beauty" and "balance". Mei embodies Tiphareth through her perfectionism regarding her appearance and aesthetics. Tiphareth is symbolized by the color yellow.

### Netzach

Netzach's vessel is Mela Nanoka. Netzach is the seventh Sephira, representing the secondary emotions of "eternity" and "victory". Mela embodies these concepts by living an upright life, and striving to climb the social latter through his showing of goodwill to promote lasting positive change. Netzach is symbolized by the color green.

Mela serves Netzach in his position as *The Answerer* through symbolizing the victory of justice, ensuring the guilty answer for their actions.

### Hod

Hod's vessel is Mars Yakaze. Hod is the eighth Sephira, representing the secondary emotions of "splendor" and "glory". Mars is a more passive individual at his core, accepting of the challenges in life, which is what Hod is seen as. Hod is symbolized by the color orange.

Additionally, Mars embodies the idea that Hod is the footwork for other individuals, to help them follow through on their passions.

### Yesod

Yesod's vessel is Lillie Ibaraku. Yesod is the ninth Sephira, representing the second emotion of "foundation". Lillie embodies the idea of "foundation" in being a sisterly figure to many close to her. Yesod is symbolized by the color purple.

The core of Yesod's emotion of "foundation" lends itself to Lillie's role as *The Redeemer*, giving new foundations to those seeking redemption.

### Malkuth

Malkuth is the tenth Sephira, representing the final vessel to bring action, "kingship". Malkuth's vessel is unknown. Malkuth is colorless.

## Trivia

- The known Sephira have characters in their names indicating which branch of the tree they embody, such as the case of "ichi" in Sei Ichijou symbolizing his place as the first Sephira.

- The known Sephira also have their symbol color present in the vessel's hair or eye color.