Gravity (Attribute)

**Gravity** is one of the ten Attributes, the various facets and representations of reality. The other nine are:

* Sound
* Aura
* Time
* Space
* Illusion
* Aether
* Entropy
* Creation
* Destruction

Of the Attributes, Gravity represents fortitude and solidarity. It is wielded by Gyromancers and Gyrokinetics. Its opposite is Entropy.

## Overview

In terms of combat, Gravity's main focus in battle is to control and manipulate gravity and force in both offense and defense. Gravity specializes in solid, straightforward combat. This is done mainly by generating momentum for physical attacks to break through opposing defenses and have increased power, or by manipulating the surroundings for a variety of long-range attacks, such as creating projectiles with localized gravity pull, or manipulating surrounding objects in a way much like telekinesis. Those with sufficient proficiency or power are capable of using their powers for flight/levitation and even lifting extremely large objects with ease. In terms of defense, the Gravity attribute focuses on taking attacks head on by creating gravity fields to block attacks, rather than avoid them. One of Gravity's most striking defensive features is to generate a gravity pull around oneself, directing all enemy attacks at yourself rather than allies.

Gravity features a large variety of other uses as well. The most basic and often-used form of Gravity is to intensify the environment's effect on a specific target to the point where the enemy is either completely unable to move, or crushed outright. A more advanced way of using Gravity is by doing the exact opposite: removing gravity's influence on the target, sending them hurtling up into the sky away from the planet. Gravity users are also capable of "pushing" opponents at a distance with gravitational force. One of the most advanced forms of using the Gravity attribute is to create a localized black hole.

Gravity has a great variety of uses, but also has a certain set of drawbacks. For one, gravity's power is constant, but it's effectiveness is not: individuals with sufficient strength can overcome Gravity's effects, and those who have trained in high-gravity locations are more durable against its effects. However, Gravity's most drastic weakness is its heavy reliance on mass; without materials around oneself to manipulate, a Gravity user is heavily restricted in terms of offense and defense. Gravity is also restricted in what it *can* manipulate: while users are able to manipulate solid and liquid mass, looser and less dense mass are more difficult to manipulate; gaseous substances are extremely difficult to affect without a great amount of pressure and concentration. Finally, Gravity is largely unable to affect energy-based attacks that lack physical mass and substance.

## Techniques

* Momentum
* Gravity Pull
* Multiplier
* Knockback
* Gravity Crush
* Compactor Crash
* Denial Field
* Black Hole
* Lift Off
* Lightweight
* Heavyweight

## Representation

Among the Attributes, Gravity is the one that represents solidarity and fortitude, both physical and mental. It represents being constant and unmoving in belief and loyalty, regardless of what may come to pass. Gravity also represents being able to take whatever may come and either turn it around or take it head on without losing ground or being pushed back. Most definitely, Gravity is the most stalwart and sturdy of the Attributes.