Exalted

Also known as the Chosen, the Exalted are Mortals that have exalted via one technique or another and can now channel and control Essence. There are many types, from the "Anathema" like the Solar Exalted and Lunar Exalted, to the "Dragon-Blooded" Terrestrial Exalted, and the blasphemous Liminals.
There's even a pathway for every God to be able to exalt a mortal via the Exigence, using some of the Unconquered Sun's power. There are other sources of exaltation as well as sparks of exaltation that have been twisted towards other purposes.
Mortals are granted a soul at thir first breath, and the Chosen generally refer to the moment of the Exaltation as "The Second Breath." Exaltation is a moment of empowerment, but also a renewal, a rebirth. It doesn't re-make the Exalt, but rather uplifts her, makes her a chain in a legacy of greatness stretching back to the dawn of human history.
Those Chosen who strongly cultivate their Essence can exceed the “normal” lifespan of their kind by decades, or even centuries in the case of the Celestial Exalted. Some Exalts seek out magical anagathics with which to further extend their lives.
Few Exalted die of old age—they’re much more likely to die by violence, misadventure, betrayal, or even accidents (particularly where sorcery is involved) than to expire peacefully in bed. Regardless, the Chosen retain the appearance and vigor of youth for most of their great lifespans — the marks of advanced age don’t appear until an Exalt’s waning decades, and they remain spry and physically capable until their final few years.
All exalted are heartier than regular mortals. The chosen naturally heal from even the most grievous of wounds and are resistant to disease as well; they will never die from a passing sickness.
Exalted individuals can learn magics over time calle Charms. Charms allow the Exalted to perform all manner of amazing feats, from leaping mountains and singlehandedly defeating a hundred men in battle, to swaying the minds and hearts of a nation, to unlocking mysteries never meant to be revealed. All Essence is not created equal. Its character changes depending on its source and purpose. The Essence of the great Elemental Dragons is wild and primal, while the Essence of the dead is harsh and chilling. The Charms of the Exalts who channel these various flavors of Essence reflect their temperaments.
Exalts dedicated and willing enough to devote themselves to a difficult endeavor can delve into the occult secrets of reality itself, bending Essence to an even more world-shaking purpose known as sorcery. The spells of a sorcerer can re-write the very laws of Creation, calling down storms of acid or commanding powers from beyond the world’s rim.
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