eidolon theory
There exists a nice little theory on Eidolons. Being essences of pure magic, they must follow the law of elemental proportion and relation: each element, having thus definite and defined characteristics in color, substance, resistance, weakness, etc. must consequently within the bounds of magic be uniquely distinct. Therefore, all elements being of equal proportion in nature, each must compensate for a quality that other elements lack, and which it alone retains.
(This Freya read in a book once, The Aspects of an Element, during her studies as a dragoon.)
And so, the theory of Eidolons is simply a puzzle with a kaladioscope of pieces. Each piece, elementally specific and unique, represents a different aspect of nature and the omnipresent everything.
Garnet once told her that there is another theory on Eidolons. It goes something like this: they burst from the primitive womb of a feeble myth the moment a person believes they are real. It suggests—what does it suggest? (Freya ponders) It suggests that magic is simply the non-existent realized. Is magic non-existent? Is it conditional only on what an individual believes? What about elements, uniqueness, the law of proportion and relation?
(Freya shrugs.)
Belief is power and power is belief. And Garnet is probably—usually—right.
