Atticus claimed he only wanted to meditate, but it was clear this was more than that.
During his battle with Blackgate, when he had been trapped in the labyrinth, he had learned something fascinating about spiritual energy.
There were two talent categories when it came to spiritual energy. The first was what most of the Starhaven family possessed, including Seraphina, their paragon. They could manipulate and shape spiritual energy, using it to empower themselves, form constructs, and perform various other feats. However, these were all surface-level abilities.
The second category delved deeper into what spiritual energy truly was. Unlike mana, spiritual energy was never tied to the body, even though the Starhaven family used it to enhance their physical power.
In its natural form, spiritual energy was tied to the soul.