By high chance referes to the Planar Catalysis:
Planar Catalysis (Catalysis) is the process of deliberately altering Planar Tension to enforce a controlled intersection between planes. It is the mechanism by which energy from one plane is made to manifest within another.
Requirements
Planar Catalysis requires three components:
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Tenax as the expendable charge;
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a Planar Tension Catalyst as the engine that stores and releases the charge;
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a compatible mind capable of calculating and sustaining the geometric pattern of the intersection.
The Catalyst determines the total Tenax capacity available. The mind determines how efficiently that charge is spent.
Process
A single act of Planar Catalysis follows a fixed sequence:
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The practitioner calculates the geometric pattern of the desired intersection.
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The Planar Tension Catalyst releases a measured quantity of Tenax.
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The released Tenax alters the local Planar Tension.
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If the geometric pattern holds, a stable intersection forms and a Planar Tension Region appears.
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The region persists while the pattern and charge are maintained.
Characteristics
A Planar Tension Region in the AIR notation is defined by 9 measurable parameters. Some parts of it could be used in the lowly developed dimensions but in a different manner. The practitioner must calculate and maintain these variables during the catalysis process to ensure the intersection remains stable. The true nature of Catalyst's interpretation of Eidos resonance lies beyond AIR understanding, see the Cognitive Scaffold Hypothesis.
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Characteristic |
AIR Designation |
Effect |
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Connected Plane |
Determines the specific type of energy or cognitive effect manifesting within the region (e.g., Therme for thermal, Kinet for kinetic, Eidos for cognitive). Also sometimes is called sigil or rune as commoners would see it, though in fact they represent a pattern that allows the Catalyst to understand what kind of energy the user wants. Different cultures may have different Subplane Key symbols, but as was established by AIR they generate close one to another noematic signatures. This is the main part, without it catalysis would be impossible. AIR explains this signature needed as way to authenticate user and explain to the catalyst what plane the user wants to reach. |
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Spatial Boundary |
Coordinates |
The physical location and fixed volume within the Matera plane where the intersection is enforced. |
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Geometric Envelope |
Shape and Volume |
The physical boundaries of the region, defined by the practitioner's geometric pattern. Larger volumes require exponentially more Tenax to maintain. |
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Flow Orientation |
Vector |
Defines the directional flow of energy across the planar boundary. |
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Exchange Polarity |
Emit / Absorb |
Dictates whether the region acts as a source (emitting energy into the Matera plane) or a sink (absorbing energy from the Matera plane, such as a Therme rift draining ambient heat). In many cases and cultures would be part of the Subplane Index. In lowly developed dimensions people often create two distinct Subplane Indexes that create the needed Eidos signature to be recognized by the catalyst, therefore mages can see emit/absorb variations as access to different "magic pools", though in fact it would be wrong. |
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Intersection Depth |
Tension Delta |
Defines the strength of the planar overlap. A shallow connection produces minor environmental effects, while a deep connection produces catastrophic energy transfer or full materialization. |
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Temporal Decay Rate |
The rate at which the Geometry collapses once active enforcement ceases. Higher Tension Deltas decay faster. |
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Boundary Gradient |
The transition profile at the edge of the Geometric Envelope. A hard boundary (sharp cutoff) requires exponentially more Tenax than a soft boundary (gradual taper). |
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Stability Margin |
The maximum external perturbation the Geometry can absorb before suffering a Cascade Fracture. Functions as a structural safety factor. |
Parameter Interactions
The combination of these characteristics allows for highly specialized applications. For example, a region connected to Therme with an *Absorb* polarity and a high Tension Delta will act as a massive thermal sink, rapidly freezing the environment within its Geometric Envelope. Conversely, an Emit polarity with a Kinet connection will project localized kinetic force outward along the specified Vector.
Most standard Planar Tension Catalysts are limited in their Subplane Index and maximum Tension Delta. Only general-purpose or Mega Catalysts can sustain deep intersections across multiple subplanes simultaneously.
Branches
Ergo Catalysis
Ergo Catalysis enforces intersections between Matera and the Ergo subplanes: Therme, Lux, Kinet, and Electra. The resulting Planar Tension Region produces physical energy effects within Matera.
Eidos Catalysis
Eidos Catalysis enforces intersections between Matera and the Eidos plane. The resulting Planar Tension Region produces amplifying of the effects for the Eidos Node and its wielder. The effects themselves are produced by Eidos Interfacing.
Scale
A single practitioner can sustain only a limited volume of altered Planar Tension. Larger regions require multiple practitioners operating in synchronization, distributing the geometric load across several minds and several Planar Tension Catalysts.
Failure
If the geometric pattern fractures, if the Tenax supply is interrupted, or if the practitioner loses cognitive coherence, the enforced intersection destabilizes. The Planar Tension Region collapses. Uncontrolled collapse produces a Rift.