Perserverance

**Perseverance** also referred to as **The Endured**, is one of the Ten Continuance. Holders of this power have protected the lives of others in the multiverse through the ages. This power is the least known of the Ten.

Perseverance, like the other Continuance, is a unique ability that is passed from lifeform to lifeform either directly or indirectly. Like the others, the holder of Perseverance is able to tap into surface level neural energy manipulation, granting them a unique ability so powerful that some would come to view it as being "like magic".

Perseverance is often associated with the aspects of life, power and evolution.

## Shared Continuance Abilities

All Ten Continuance share similar abilities to one another. Once the holder has met the requirements to reach the Active Stage, they will gain access to these shared abilities. The holder will gain the following:

* **Flight** - The holder will no longer be beholden to gravity, allowing them a form of free flight. However, their speed is limited, making this only useful for floating rather than travel.
* **Enhanced traits** - The holder will find their basic traits are slightly enhanced, granting them increased strength, speed and reflexes.
* **Power transference -** The holder is able to transfer their Continuance to another individual by making physical contact. The holder must be willing to pass on the power, and cannot be forced. The Continuance, once transferred will return to its basic state. The holder may also choose to split their power, granting the recipient half of the power, while the holder keeps half as well, in this case, both individuals will receive the Continuance in only one iris.
* **Continuance resistance -** The holder will be resistant, but not immune, to the powers of the other Continuance. This does not apply to physical enhancements.
* **Accelerated healing factor -** The holder will recover from injuries faster than others, will neural energy sealing up and healing wounds almost instantly. Significant injuries or continuous injuries will limit this power however. This ability will not heal decapitations or any injury of similar severity.

## Unique Abilities

### Mimicry (Active Stage)

*Requirement: **To never give up on their goal.***
In addition to gaining the standard abilities shared by all other Continuance, the holder will gain access to the initial ability of Perseverance, **Mimicry**. This ability allows the holder to mimic the abilities and skills of any individual they come into contact with, be it a person or a creature. The user can replicate physical abilities, such as strength, speed, and agility, as well as skills such as combat techniques, language, and knowledge.

The holder can only mimic one ability or skill at a time, and can only mimic what they have observed in person, they cannot mimic the abilities of the other Continuance (unless it is a simple ability, such as enhanced strength)

### Mirror (Evolved Stage)

*Requirement: **To have risked their life to save another.***
After meeting the requirements, Perseverance will reach the evolved stage, granting the holder the evolved ability of Perseverance, **Mirror**. This ability grants the holder the power to reflect back any attack or ability that is used against them, similar to a mirror reflecting back an image. Any physical or mental damage dealt to the holder while this power is in use, is also dealt to the attacker. Mirror requires activation to utilise, and will not take effect unless being actively used.

The holder will find similar limitations with this ability as Mimicry, being usable on only one target at a time, and being unable to affect the other Continuance.

### Invictus (Mastered Stage)

*Requirement: **To have faltered from their goal, only to return to it again with a new determination.***
After meeting the requirements, Perseverance will reach its final stage, the mastered stage. Which will grant the holder the mastered ability of Perseverance, **Invictus**. This ability gives the holder an incredible level of endurance, they are able to withstand any form of physical damage, no matter how severe. The holder can also push their body beyond its limits, performing feats of strength and endurance that would normally be impossible for a humanoid to achieve. Additionally, the holder is able to resist and recover from all forms of mental manipulation, making them virtually immune to mind control.

Additionally upon reaching this stage, the holder will find the drawbacks of their previous abilities are now gone, allowing them to use their abilities on multiple targets.

## Geis

Previously a curse was implanted by a holder of Convergence on a previous holder of Perseverance has caused the power to gain a powerful and potent drawback. The Geis implanted on the holder of Perseverance and therefore the power itself is as follows:

> "You will dedicate your life to the protection of all living things, you will put the lives of others above your own and ensure that life survives."
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The Geis means that the holder of Perseverance is 'forced' to protect the lives of other living beings, putting their lives above the holder's own. This Geis is what is most well known about Perseverance.