Reminiscence

**Reminiscence** also referred to as **The Long Memory**, is one of the Ten Continuance. This power is the most well-known of the Nine, as the holders have been historically been descended from the famous Titan, Lazarus.

Reminiscence, 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 Reminiscence 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".

Reminiscence is often associated with the aspects of time, memory and aging.

## 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

### Archival (Active Stage)

*Requirement: **To accept the past lives you have lived.***
In addition to gaining the standard abilities shared by all other Continuance, the holder will gain access to the initial ability of Reminiscence, **Archival**. This ability allows the holder to retain and pass on their memories to their successor. As such, Reminiscence accumulates memories from every host that has ever possessed it. Through this ability, the holder is able to access these memories passively, although they can only directly access the memories of more recent holders. Reminiscence stores the memories of Lazarus the Great and his many successors, culminating in thousands of years worth of memories and experiences. The longer the holder has this ability, the more the past memories will integrate with them.

Should Reminiscence not be passed on correctly, and a holder dies with it, all accumulated memories will be lost and it will be reset when it reaches the new holder.

### Editor (Evolved Stage)

*Requirement: **To face a choice that will divide your morality.***
After meeting the requirements, Reminiscence will reach the evolved stage, granting the holder the evolved ability of Reminiscence, **Editor**. This ability grants the holder the power to read, change or remove the memories of an individual they can see. The holder gains full access to the memories of the target, being able to read everything. The holder can then change memories to whatever they would like, altering memories to their favour. They can also completely remove memories from the target, allowing them to cripple their foes or relieve the suffering of their allies.

The holder will be unable to use this ability on those who possess one of the Continuance, or those who have an immunity to having their thoughts read.

### Echo (Mastered Stage)

*Requirement: **To have the blessing of a past life.***
After meeting the requirements, Reminiscence will reach its final stage, the mastered stage. Which will grant the holder the mastered ability of Reminiscence, **Echo**. This ability allows the holder to become possessed by memories of previous holders. They are able to bring forth the memories and personalities of a previous holder of Reminiscence, in a sense allowing them to be 'resurrected'. While this is occurring, the previous holder takes control of the holder's body. This is particularly useful for modern holders of reminiscence, who hold the collective memories of hundreds of individuals, as it allows buried or ordinarily inaccessible memories to the surface

Additionally upon reaching this stage, the holder will find the drawbacks of their previous abilities are now gone.