Aiwu

Ilarea redirects here.

Aiwu is the energy force given to all living things by Amdis, the White Spirit, who created Athirù, the world as it is known. Those who are able to manipulate the ilarea are known as ilarhín, which loosely translates as "spirit people". Ilarea manifests itself in certain people in specific ways, such as healing, or Foresight, for followers of the way of light, and inflicting physical or psychological pain for those on the path of darkness. It is sometimes also called asarfuil, by the Elves, when possessed by humans, but called ilarea, literally translated as spirit fire, in Elvish. Those who follow the dark path are known as Deoraí in the language of the Elves, for they are stripped of all rank and status, exiled and banished from society.

Appearance
When used by Riders, Aiwu manifests itself as smoke-like tendrils of white (gold when used by the Elves or Dwarves) light. When dark Riders use it, it appears much more like black smoke.