Domain

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A **Domain** is a physical manifestation of a Sovereign's Aspect, a territory where their rule was supreme. It relies on external factors like authority, influence, and power, which are intertwined in Citadels created by the Spell. These external factors influence and grow the Sovereign's personal strength.

Each Sovereign rules over a *Domain* which is an expression of a function of the Aspect, distinct from Abilities, but sharing a lot in common with them. In practice, it is synonymous with their authority, the territories they control, and the people serving them. The Sovereigns are already immensely powerful but within their Domains, they are practically invincible.

## Common Conception

To people who know about the existence of the Sovereigns, Domains are synonymous with their rule. If one says that they belong to a Domain, it means they serve one of the Supremes.

However, they are not abstract concepts but rather real extensions of a Sovereign's Aspect.

## How to Acquire

Once a Transcendent becomes Supreme, they do unlock another Ability, one that is tremendously powerful which might be called a supreme, ultimate, or pinnacle Ability.

A Domain is separate from the Supreme Ability. It is another innate function of the Aspect, like controlling soul essence or accessing the Soul Sea, a natural progression of one's power expression. Within their Domain, a Sovereign is nearly invincible.

The Supremes took another step toward Godhood and seemed tied to authority, similar to Nightmare Creatures' growth in Class, where *Tyrants* focused on rule and authority.

The term "start" to coalesce their Domains implies a process rather than a one-time gain. Domains are not set in stone, as they can change and be altered. Supremes must grow their Domains to realize their potential; therefore, a Domain can also be diminished.

## How Domains Grow

All Domains and Aspects are unique, but they likely share common things. There are two ways:

* The natural way, as seen in the ancient people of the Dream Realm, where they spread authority and built their Domains.

* The Spell provides training wheels for the Awakened of lower Ranks, creating a harrowing, but swift and streamlined road for them to reach greater power. It also offers numerous tools, making it a valuable resource for Sovereigns.

The Spell enables Supremes to expand their domains through Territory, or people, creating Citadels that encompass both. The Gateways, created by the Spell, serve as the heart and purpose for their existence.
## Types

* Dream Domain
* Shadow's Domain

## Trivia

* Domain was first mentioned by Nephis in Chapter 91 which was speculated to be possibly the expression of the fifth Aspect Ability that one can receive from the fourth Nightmare, a special one, just like the special Transformation Ability the Saints possessed.
* According to Morgan, only a powerful Domain can withstand the future *(Refer to Chain of Nightmares)*. That is why the Song and Valor needed to control more Citadels, hence the reason for the war.

## References

1. ↑ Chapter 1075 Know The Enemy
2. ↑ Chapter 779 Unmoored
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Chapter 1073 The Fourth Step
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Chapter 1074 Authority
5. ↑ Chapter 368 Aster, Song, Vale
6. ↑ Chapter 1229 Seventh Night