That's unfortunately true, yes. I'm sure we'll come to know everything eventually, but some things still elude us.
What means are those? In my world, it's usually achieved by vampirization, although I'm sure there are other means. They're generally incredibly messy, though, so they're mostly avoided by most mages with anything resembling standards.
It's generally believed that they're returned to Akasha, the root of everything, and then either stored there or recycled depending on what occurred during that person's life. It's quite hazy, though, given that no one has actually managed to observe Akasha in any form.
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What means are those? In my world, it's usually achieved by vampirization, although I'm sure there are other means. They're generally incredibly messy, though, so they're mostly avoided by most mages with anything resembling standards.
It's generally believed that they're returned to Akasha, the root of everything, and then either stored there or recycled depending on what occurred during that person's life. It's quite hazy, though, given that no one has actually managed to observe Akasha in any form.