Tulpathy

Tulpathy

Tulpathy is the art of channeling energy from the 4th Plane into the Physical Realm via communication with one's Tulpa. Tulpathy has many forms and associated dangers, so let us dive into this comprehensive guide to understanding and becoming a Warlock

Origin

Tulpathy is possible due to the Disruptor: The God of Agartha which splits all lifeforms into 2 entities. Mind and Tulpa. The Mind is crucially in control of the form in the Physical Realm, with the Tulpa only existing in the 4th Plane. In both the Disruptor and the Veiler, the Mind and Tulpa are the same entity. As such they can seamlessly transport energy from the 4th Plane into the Physical Realm and vice versa. This energy is limitless in possibility and is the true source of power in all forms of Tulpathy.
Definition of Life
The 4th Plane
Due to the Disruptor, the Mind and Tulpa in Lifeforms on Earth have separate sentiences with extreme difficulty in communication. This lack of communication means very little amount of energy can be transferred between the 4th Plane and the Physical Realm. All forms of Tulpathy rely on the strengthening of this communication between Mind and Tulpa. With better communication comes harmony, and through harmony, energy will be allowed to flow more freely.

The Tulpa

As mentioned before, the Tulpa is a separate entity from your Mind. It lies entirely within the 4th Plane as an aspect of oneself. A lifeform cannot live without both Mind and Tulpa. It is important to understand however that the Tulpa has an entirely separate sentience, and will rarely share a common goal with the Mind besides staying alive. In most life forms, the Tulpa remains in a dormant state throughout its lifetime. In this state communication, and thus Tulpathy, is impossible. There is no 100% certain way to ensure the awakening of a Tulpa, but chances increase through exposure to Warlocks, mana, Mindspawn, Katarai, or demons.

Techniques

Tulpathy can roughly be divided into 2 main Techniques. Mana calls and Direct Calls.

Mana calls

mana Calls are the safest way to channel energy. It is a call upon the Tulpa to provide the Mind with Mana. Mana is a physical substance that appears as luminous gas near the Warlock. Mana is energy supplied by the Tulpa made entirely subservient to the will of the Mind. It can be freely altered by both the passive and active thoughts of the Warlock. Mana created by a warlock cannot be used by any other warlocks.
View it as a fuel source for the Mind to use to bring their will to reality. The amount of Mana is limited both by what the Tulpa is willing to provide and by what the Mind allows. It can be turned into physical matter in a process known as Conjuring, or even living forms in a form known as Mindspawn.
Efficiency with the use of mana can be trained. Experienced warlocks will need less Mana to cast their will into reality.
Though widely regarded as the safest technique for Tulpathy, there are considerable dangers linked to Mana.
Usage of Mana increases the Temperature of the brain and nervous system intensely. Careless prolonged use will burn brain and nerve tissue. Overuse can be quickly identified by these burn marks, as well as a distinct glow exuding from the warlock's skull cavities (most noticeably the ears, nose, and eyes). This phenomenon is known as Manaburn. In inexperienced mages, Manaburn is one of the main causes of death. Needless to say, Manaburn causes brain damage and reduced mental capacity, which increases the chances of Demonic Reversal.
Another risk of Mana is accidental use. Since Mana reacts to passive thoughts as well, having an unfocused mind may cause a warlock to spend their Mana accidentally. This usually has no drastic effect but impedes the long-term storage of Mana. Mana Specialization is a technique used to counteract this.
Nevertheless, the use of Mana reduces overall chances of Demonic Reversal, as well as having vastly increased reliability as opposed to the next form.

Direct Calls

Direct Calls forego the use of Mana, instead opting for direct approval of the Tulpa when casting spells. This form is used primarily by experienced warlocks with a strong connection with their Tulpa. This allows for spells that would take vast amounts of Mana to be cast immediately with no risk of Manaburn. Direct Calls are limited entirely by what the Tulpa grants and is capable of, and less limited by what the Mind permits.
Direct Calls made by inexperienced warlocks are more likely to have unwanted side effects or even Demonic Reversal.

Forms

Spells cast by Direct and Mana Calls can usually be categorized into several forms. The main forms are the following:

Nullburn

Nullburn is the simplest form to learn and master. However, it cannot be done via Direct Call. Nullburn is the purposeful "burning" of Mana. Mana is cast towards the target and ignited by the will of the Mind. Nullburn temporarily obliterates the space around it, which is instantly refilled by empty space. This happens in short and unpredictable bursts and creates small perfect vacuums, which cause a snapping sound and strong wind when filled. Any matter in the removed space is obliterated.

Conjuring

Conjuring can be done with both Direct Calls and through Mana but is significantly easier through Mana. Conjuring is the creation of any physical matter the mind desires. The complexity of the conjured object or matter constitutes the difficulty in conjuring it. Organic matter for example is intensely difficult to conjure, while pure helium of Hydrogen is much easier. The ease of Conjuring a complex object can increase through repeated trials.

Specialization

Specialization is a way to counteract accidental Mana use. Mana specialization means limiting existing Mana into only reacting when a specific thought pattern is detected. Doing this will make the Mana more carriable and reliable, but limits it to a singular chosen purpose. You can either specialize existing Mana, or Direct Dall for pre-specialized Mana (with all attributed dangers of Direct Calls)

Mindspawn

Mindspawn is an advanced form of Tulpathy in which an entity is conjured out of Mana. This entity consists entirely of Mana and commits to the purpose it is given by the Warlock. This means its body acts as its own fuel source. It will eventually use up the entirety of its Mana storage and collapse in on itself. The Mindspawn will always act according to the direct will of the warlock.
The shape, complexity, size, Mana efficiency, and purpose-effectiveness of the Mindspawn are correlative to the skill of the Warlock who created it. The creation of Mindspawn can be done through Mana or Direct Calls and has heightened chances of Manaburn or Demonic Reversal. Once created, however, the risk is negligible.

Temporary Reversal

Though available at all times, Temporary Reversal should never be practiced outside of the most dire situations. Even then, the possibility of collateral damage and irreversibility is significant. The practice of Temporary Reversal is easy to achieve but impossible to master. In essence, this means allowing the Mind to go dormant and letting the Tulpa become dominant temporarily. Once dormant, the Mind has no way to enforce its will and no certainty of becoming dominant again. Never use this form if the Tulpa has no reason to let the Mind regain dominance. The slim benefits of Temporary reversal are that the now dominant Tulpa can freely use the Tulpathic prowess of a Demon.
This form is almost exclusively used by Katarai warlocks, who have a stronger bond of trust with their Tulpa. Even so, it is reserved for only the most adept.
The Katarai Gene

Other Forms

There exist other niche ways to practice Tulpathy, as the relationships between a Tulpa and a Mind are diverse and unique per individual. To list a few:

Non-category spells: Direct call spells which cannot be classified as any of the previous forms. For example temporal alteration spells.

New Errathian Conglomerate Mana: New Errathi have made a staple of their mass Mana Call ceremonies, in which they collectively gather and mix Mana. This conglomerate Mana can be used in its entirety by any one of the creators.

New Errathian Spirit Constructs: Mindspawn made with Conglomerate Mana that can be controlled by any of the creators.

Mastery of Tulpathy

To master Tulpathy, a warlock needs to become reliable in communication with their Tulpa. To cast a spell reliably, one must be able to reliably communicate the will to cast that spell. The same goes for Mana Calls. A warlock must make sure the Tulpa remembers the thought pattern of the Mind calling for Mana.
Essentially, reliability comes through perfect repetition of thought patterns. Warlocks use various tools to repeat their thought patterns, including specific body movements, objects with connotations to the spell, specifically memorized sentences, and even wearing certain jewelry and clothing. Anything that brings the warlock to the correct state of mind is a valid tool for Tulpathy.