
them away. This renders them incapable of flight. Also somewhat limiting is the fact that higher ASCI is needed
for larger objects, as well as increased g-force. The g-force that the spirabilitan is capable of greatly increases in
this spirabilita, in relation to that of Area Alteration.
Matter Absorption – Mentally and physically controlled. By placing his or her palm on an object and using
the appropriate mental level of execution, the spirabilitan with this ability can literally absorb matter into him or herself.
This matter cannot be returned to its former state. The absorbed matter is used to heal the individual. It cannot empower
them or increase their size, although claims have been made to both of these. It is possible that those records are correct,
but I require more information to be correct. My colleagues assure me I am wrong, but I am not convinced of this.
❖ Gold Set (Physical) – The set Superman is most likely modeled after, if he was modeled after a particular
set of powers, as four of his powers are in the Physical set. The Physical set is possibly the one known best to the public, as the powers
are so fundamental. It is the second most common set as well, appearing in 17.43% of cases. Many of the abilities in the Physical set
are passive/mental spirabilita, and are used when the time calls for them. This is rare among the spirabilita sets, but possibly for the
best. Humble individuals appear more likely to receive this set, as are those individuals who lead and enjoy a simpler life, and those
who are more confident. This made the monks of ancient China/Tibet especially suspect. The most famous and believable case of
Physical spirabilita in popular culture is the hero in the movie Unbreakable, who found himself unable to be pierced by objects, as well
as finding he had incredible strength. My colleagues and I strongly suspect that this work was based on a non-fictional story, though
we have yet to confirm this.
Full Flight – Mentally controlled. At the lower end of the ASCI scale, an individual with Full Flight is capable of
hovering slightly off the ground. At greater intensities, the spirabilitan can actually fly. This is the only ability of the
Physical set that requires the spirabilitan to exert willpower. Full Flight is completely biased to the upper end of the mental
scale, meaning that no emotions have been found necessary in any of the cases on record – only concentration. Flying
individuals generally cannot produce motion in excess of sixty miles per hour, and of course, if it were not for the
difference in scale, this spirabilita would call Superman to mind, as I have mentioned.
Toughened Skin – Passive/Spiritual ability. Well-known and often used in entertainment, Toughened Skin
actually appears increase the basic armor function of the individual’s epidermis. In minor cases, this spirabilita can
decrease the likelihood of the spirabilitan accidentally cutting his or her finger with a sharp kitchen utensil. In more
extreme cases, Toughened Skin has warded away blows from blades without damage, as well as reflecting single arrows.
Individuals with Toughened Skin do not bruise, as their outer “shell” absorbs impact from objects after the manner of
snowshoes on deep snow. The harder the blow, the more energy is generally required. Records state that on close
inspection, the skin of the possessor of Toughened Skin appears completely normal. This has been confirmed to be because
the person’s own auxiliary spirits decide when the spirabilita must be activated.
Enhanced Strength – Passive/Mental ability. Enhanced Strength can increase the physical strength of the
spirabilitan by up to ten times, though they may only have a small increase in cases of lower ASCI. As with the other
Passive/Mental abilities of the Physical set, Enhanced Strength requires a sense of need in order to manifest itself.
Enhanced strength, like the other abilities of the gold set, is popular in the entertainment industry, especially in the case of
Superman (who again, has a much out-of-proportion talent). The Spiderman of the comics and movies also appears to have
a case of this, though I quickly dismissed this fictional hero as irrelevant to my studies, because he is capable of creating
spider webs, a phenomenon never witnessed nor documented in any way as spirabilita.
Enhanced Speed – Passive/Mental ability. Enhanced Speed refers to the same as that of Superman, although on
a much smaller scale. An individual with Enhanced Speed may find themselves capable of moving at speeds in excess of
sixty miles per hour, although this speed must be tapped into by a sense of need. Interestingly enough, the spirabilitan with
Enhanced Speed finds that they feel no physical exertion as they use this power. Instead, their mental energy is drained, and
this can lead to unconsciousness if overused. However, few cases have ever shown this to happen. In the greater majority of
cases, Enhanced Speed only allowed the individual to move unusually quickly, such as to block or dodge a blow.
Body Elasticity – Passive/Mental ability. A somewhat rare spirabilita, Body Elasticity refers to the ability to
stretch portions of the body unusual distances. It is controlled primarily through a sense of need, though it also takes a
certain amount of mental exertion to execute. An example of how Body Elasticity works: Consider that a Physical
spirabilitan with Body Elasticity attempts to reach across a table for a second helping of casserole. The casserole is a bit
beyond our hero’s reach, but the individual’s arm stretches the distance anyway. The arm stretches out of first, the need,
and second, the will. It might also be noted that Body Elasticity does not allow the possessor’s body to contract in any way,
other than back to its original form. In addition, generally only the limbs are controllable in this manner. A good example
of this spirabilita is Mr. Fantastic from the comic series Fantastic 4, though he, if he was a spirabilitan, had an extreme
case. Generally, this spirabilita only allows for distances of up to a foot, though cases of up to six feet have been recorded
on rare occasions.
Extreme Contortion – Passive/Mental ability. This, like body elasticity, is somewhat rare. The best possible
example of Physical > Extreme Contortion is Lucy of Bram Stoker’s Dracula. When Abram van Helsing sealed the door to
her tomb, and she must get back in, he removed a tiny chink of the holy wafer, and Lucy managed to slip into a hardly
detectable crack, to get back into her coffin before daylight arrived. Extreme Contortion works exactly like this, and no
harm comes to the possessor. However, Lucy exhibited what would be in spirabilitology an extreme case. Generally, the
heaviest cases of this spirabilita only allow the individual to contract him or herself 25% at the most. Extreme contortion is
controlled out of need. If the individual feels they need to contort themselves, then they shall.
Enhanced Breathing – Passive/Mental ability. This spirabilita is the least understood of those within the
Physical set. I know of no appropriate entertainment instances to reference, as no characters seem to possess this ability (or