Ghosts, often referred to as spirits, are believed to be the souls of deceased humans or animals who, for various reasons, have not transitioned to their designated afterlife. These souls linger on Earth, unable to move on. The term "ghost" generally refers to a spirit that remains on the earthly plane after death, rather than progressing to the afterlife. Typically, ghosts inhabit a realm known as The Veil, although they occasionally manifest in the physical world. The appearance of ghosts can vary greatly—from being completely invisible to taking on translucent, wispy shapes or even appearing as life-like as they once were in life.
A ghost is essentially the spirit of a person who, for one reason or another, could not cross over to the next life or whose eternal rest has been disrupted. Ghosts aren't inherently good or evil; their behavior largely reflects who they were during their lifetime and the circumstances of their death. In cases of particularly malevolent spirits, it is often believed that their darkness stems from the time when they were alive, and this malevolence persists into their ghostly existence.
Initially, ghosts may experience confusion and disorientation, unaware of their own death. In some instances, the trauma of a sudden or violent death can cause a ghost to believe they are still alive, leading them to continue routines from their former life, oblivious to their true state.
Ghosts are frequently tethered to specific objects or locations, usually places where they lived or died. This connection often restricts their movements, although some powerful spirits can traverse greater distances. However, unless they can take with them the object they are bound to, they remain anchored to a specific place. Some ghosts are even bound to their physical remains, unable to move on until their bodies are properly laid to rest.
One intriguing aspect of ghosts is their ability to manifest objects from their past. Items closely associated with a ghost's life or death may reappear alongside them in their spectral form, which explains the existence of ghostly apparitions of vehicles or ships. A more common example is the way ghosts are often seen wearing the clothes they died in.
Appearance
Ghosts typically appear in the form they had when they were alive, though their appearance is often paler than that of the living. Sometimes, their ghostly form reflects the manner of their death, displaying the physical effects of how they died. Additionally, ghosts can manifest as a smoke-like form, similar to demons, but with a more transparent grey hue rather than black.
Summoning
In rare instances, it is possible to summon a ghost back to the earthly plane, though this practice is fraught with risk due to the unpredictable nature of spirits. Summoning through dark rituals can result in the ghost becoming violent, particularly if the summoner loses control. This often happens because the ghost's rest has been disturbed, forcing them to act against their will.
It is sometimes possible to communicate with a ghost, especially if one possesses something that the spirit desires or can perform an action that will appease them. Binding and controlling a ghost is also possible, but such acts require powerful black magic.
Powers and Abilities
Ghosts possess various powers, some of which remain unknown. The abilities of ghosts can differ widely, though many share common traits. Often, a ghost's abilities are linked to the circumstances of their death.
The next article explores the various powers exhibited by ghosts.
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