Breathing Soul



Breathing Souls are a birthed mantra exclusive to the Issho.

They are a type of mantra that the Issho are born with, taking the appearance of tattoos etched into skin. The actual appearance of the tattoo varies from person to person, changing throughout one's life depending on their personality changes.

These souls, typically in the shape of a creature of some sort, are able leave their hosts bodies and interact with the world around them, as creatures of flesh and blood (sometimes). They are sentient, capable of developing their own personality and beliefs, separate of their host once they reach maturity. They cannot, however, leave their host for long. Doing so tempts the risk of fading into nothing, along with them a portion of the hosts soul, causing them to suffer a mental breakdown.

The Issho make full use of their breathing souls, learning to cooperate with them in daily life and battle. As a result, without the use of mantra or technology, they are just about unparalleled. Not without risk however. If a breathing soul is damaged before reaching maturity, the Issho host will themselves suffer from personality change.