Editing Traveler/Introduction (section)

=== What Is Aion? ===

Aion is the breath of the Universe, that which keeps the gears of Time turning. Everything which exist in the Linear Plane* just exudes the stuff, burning through their reserves in a self-perpetuating cycle that keeps them anchored to their time. Aion is the fuel of cause and effect, and in turn is created by them existing.

A Traveller has many ways to harvest this precious energy. He may find some each new day when Anchored, a meager payback for the life which was eaten when he came to be a Nomad. Or he may leech some off strangers with subtle acts of manipulation- gratuitous acts of pettiness or kindness may leave some Aion to be syphoned, as Time rearranges itself. Rumor has it that there is a lot to be gained from great acts of pettiness, the greatest of which is also one of the Traveller's heaviest taboo: forcibly sending one of the Settled, the non-Travellers, into the Stream. It is not discussed much, as it puts much strain on the fabric of Time, and It does not like to be toyed with.

A Traveller can also try to tap into a Wellspring- a naturally occurring conglomerate of Aion whose purpose is to allow Time to keep moving- but they shouldn't be greedy with it, or risk heavy consequences...