Astral projection
Astral projection is an ability that comes naturally to many, and can be learned by anyone willing to invest the time and focus. Many Aserrans astral project during their sleep, but have little to no memory of it, or control of it. While their subconscious dreams, they project a more conscious version of themselves into the astral plane where they wander and explore for a time, before being pulled back to their bodies. Those who train this ability are able to astral project of their own will—either by entering into meditation, or when they sleep—and will readily remember their experiences on the astral plane.
Traversing the astral plane can have many benefits, but also comes with risks. Astralists can communicate with spirits, meet with other astralists while their physical bodies are hundreds of miles away, and do reconnaissance of real world locations from the connected astral plane.
An astralist’s projection can take any form they wish it too, though the average person who wanders the astral plane in their sleep typically is a projection of how they perceive themselves. More experienced astralists become masterful controlling the appearance of their astral avatar, even consciously shape-shifting into other creatures. Skilled astralists are also capable of crafting objects in the astral plane that they can only use there, such as weapons, armor, and clothing. The items they create are etched into their psyche, and appear with them every time they astral project.
