( RWBY Fables ) Semblance

## Semblance

Semblance is a power exhibited by certain characters in the world of RWBY Faes. It is developed from a person's Aura and typically helps in battle against Grimm. Semblances are different between people and can range from super strength, manipulating objects to disorienting opponents.

## Description

A "Semblance" is the manifestation of one's innate and personal power as an ability unique to each individual, with the effects varying greatly from user to user. With the sheer number of people unlocking their Semblances, it can lead to unrelated people gaining similar abilities.

According to Professor Lie Ren of Beacon Academy, there are some Semblances that "everyone thinks they know what they are, but they're not".

The nature of one's Semblance is noted as representing an aspect of their character. However, a person's Semblance can be similar to the Semblances of their parents or other family members. The Schnee family Semblance, summoning glyphs, is unique in the fact that it is completely hereditary.

A person can name their Semblance when they fill out their application form for entering a Huntsman Academy. One example of this would be when Alice Vermillion decided to name her Semblance Wisp when filling out her application for Beacon Academy.

Those that use Semblances are able to manipulate certain physical phenomena according to the nature of their power. Some individuals, such as Headmistress Weiss Schnee, can use Aura to create "glyphs" that generate some desired effect - the most prominent being sudden disruptions in movement and/or bursts of momentum.

Others have the ability to enhance their performance, such as Alex Arc, who can enhance his overall physical capabilities.

There are also those who can generate and/or manipulate a specific aspect of nature, like Duran Raglan who can generate and manipulate thermal energy.

However, there also exist Semblances that depend on external factors in order to function, such as Yang Xiao Long and Ross Liv, who enhance their strength by taking damage and getting angrier over time.

Using Dust, certain individuals can modify their Semblances with elements and Overuse of one's Semblance for prolonged periods may adversely affect its user at certain times.

## Unlocking

Semblances are unlocked during strong physical or emotional events. For example, Kira Myst unlocked her Semblance while training and studying.

Auras and Semblances can also be unlocked due to severe emotional stress or turmoil.

Though Duran’s Aura was unlocked by his mother, his semblance was unlocked while he was being rescued from the burning house.

Alice unlocked her semblance Wisp to have…someone to talk to as she suffered years of her father’s abuse.

## Ascension

Semblances are like muscles and are able to grow and evolve. The Phenomenon is known as Semblance Ascension.

A clear example of this is Blake Belladonna, whose Semblance only allowed her to create clones that pushed her in a certain direction, but as of now, they can stay around for longer and even interact with her. Another smaller example is where Emerald Sustrai can easily use her Semblance on three people, when years ago she had difficulties using it on two people.

One’s Ascension is so great that the Semblance can also grow to gain a unique new ability altogether. A good example would be Lie Ren who at first only possessed the ability to mask emotions, but within later years, his semblance has allowed him to gain the ability to see the emotions of others.

One’s Semblance Ascension can be caused by critical moments or hard work and training.

## Uniqueness

Whilst Semblances are often said to be completely unique there do exist some that are similar, such as those of Professor Coco Adel and Kira Myst, whose semblances give them both the ability to enhance the power output of Dust.

## Classes

Semblances come in a variety of power types including Clone, Control, Creation, Defense, Effect, Intelligence, Movement, Offense, Speed, Probability Manipulation, and Stealth.

## Trivia

* Semblance belongs to the crew of Roosterteeth and Monty Oum.