Concept Manipulation

## Description

Conceptual manipulation involves the power to control and modify the fundamental concepts or abstract ideas that define the nature of reality and the human experience. These concepts transcend the physical and tangible aspects of existence and may include time, space, life, death, morality, and other foundational principles. This power allows individuals to alter or manipulate the very essence of these concepts, and more, including Platonic concepts.

## Types of Conceptual Manipulation

**Type 1: Independent Universal Concepts**: These concepts are entirely autonomous from the segments of reality they oversee, with the exception of similar concepts. They shape the entire scope of reality within their domain, influencing all entities at every level of that domain. Everything within this domain "participates" in these concepts. For instance, an object appears circular because it participates in the concept of "circle-ness." Altering these concepts will result in changes affecting every object within their domain, but the reverse does not impact the concept itself.

**Type 2: Dependent Concepts**: These abstract concepts govern all of reality within their purview. They mold everything, and modifying them necessitates either changing each object associated with the concept or directly manipulating the concept, which, in turn, alters all associated objects. These concepts coexist with and are bound to the objects they govern. An abstract dependent concept can be eradicated by eliminating all objects related to the concept, reinstated by recreating an object linked to a previously existing concept, or modified by changing all objects related to the concept throughout reality. However, this form of conceptual manipulation can only be achieved by directly altering the abstract concept itself, not through indirect methods. For example, eliminating humanity to "end the concept of humanity" would not suffice, whereas directly "ending the concept of humanity" to subsequently destroy humanity would qualify.

**Type 3: Lesser Fundamental Concepts**: These are concepts that don't adhere to the same criteria as Type 1 or Type 2. They encompass personal concepts that govern an object but operate on a more specific level, or concepts whose fundamental nature lacks detailed clarification. Specific cases and explanations are required for such concepts, and they may not possess the same capabilities as more prominent concepts, like High-Godly regeneration. Individuals with resistance to similar abilities, even if the mechanics differ, can potentially resist this type of conceptual manipulation.

**Type 4: Platonic Concepts:** these concepts are Platonic Ideals or Forms, represent abstract, idealized, and perfect representations of objects or qualities in the realm of abstract thought. They exist independently of the physical world and are considered the true, unchanging essence of these objects or qualities. One key aspect about Plato's theory of Forms or Ideas of, suggesting that Platonic concepts are non-material abstract forms (such as beauty, justice, or equality).

* **Note:** Characters with this type of concept Manipulation can be Outerversal, since Platonic concepts naturally exist independently of a physical world.

## Notable Users

* Shiki Ryougi (*TYPE-MOON*)
* The Elden Ring (*Elden Ring*)
* Oblivion (*Marvel Comics*)
* Immaterium (*Warhammer 40.000*)
* The Source (*Planescape*)

*etc...*