[center][img]https://i.imgur.com/s3af2QA.png[/img][hr][/center][hider=Abstraction Symbolism Cheat-sheet]
[sup][b]Note:[/b] This is not a guide or anything like that. You're free to come up with symbolism and your interpretations of what's below, and I've probably gone against it a few times myself. This is just how [i]I[/i] interpret mechanics n' shit about abstractions.[/sup][table][row][/row][row][cell][h3][b]Elemental Abstractions:[/b][/h3][sup]_______________________________________________[/sup]
[b]In general:[/b] Connection to the world, creativity, focus on the outside, being outrospective, desire to build/shape, change.

[b]Fire:[/b] Passion, rage, raw and destructive emotion.

[b]Water:[/b] Calmness/Peace, easily influenced, having multiple states.

[b]Ice:[/b] Sadness, death, fridigity.

[b]Earth/Metal/Crystals:[/b] Confidence, pride, obstinacy/stubbornness.

[b]Sand:[/b] Time, patience, abrasiveness, flexibility.

[b]Air:[/b] Mobility/Flexibility, spirituality, logic, destructiveness.

[b]Soil/Dirt/Dust:[/b] Progress/productivity, old patterns, misery.

[b]Lightning/Electricity/Storm:[/b] Fear/worries, energetic, wild.

[b]Flowers/Plants:[/b] Love/intimacy, patience, Compassion, new beginnings, desire to see things grow.

[b]Ash:[/b] Loss, death, penance.

[b]Glass:[/b] Fragility, sight.

[b]Darkness:[/b] [s]Being an edgelord,[/s] nothing/empitness, loss.

[b]Light:[/b] Happiness, hope, desiring notice/sharing information.

[b]Paper:[/b] Worthlessness, having something that needs to be done, 

[b]Ink/Paint:[/b] Creativity, intellect.

[b]Wood:[/b] Wisdom, having built up something.

[b]Ocean:[/b] Chaos, unchanging, calmness/peace.

[b]Sound:[/b] Creativity, happiness/love, Connection, desire to be understood/listened to.

[b]Stars/Cosmic:[/b] Dreams, change, ambition.

[b]Plastic:[/b] Moldable, fakeness, insincerity.

[b]Fabric/Clothes:[/b] Individuality, value, taking opinions in high regard.

[b]Transmutation:[/b] Desire to change things, dissatisfaction with how things are.
[h3][b]Mental Abstractions[/b][/h3][sup]_______________________________________________[/sup]
[b]In General:[/b] Introspectiveness, knowledge/desire to understand/learn, open-mindedness, awareness.


[b]Telekinesis:[/b] Control, intelligence, outwardness, mastering self.

[b]Telepathy:[/b] Invasiveness/lack of boundaries, desire to communicate, wanting information/secrets.

[b]Inventor/Gadgeteer[/b] Desire to solve a problem, having a singular goal that cannot be solved with the present tools.

[b]Intelligence/Minds:[/b] Lack of Knowledge, perceived worthlessness, presented with problems that cannot be physically solved.

[b]Dreams:[/b] Imaginative, wishes, interpretiveness.

[b]Memory:[/b] Stress/past grievances, desire to forget/inform, willingness to change things, looking to the past, external struggle.

[b]Emotion[/b] Compassion, understanding people (or lack thereof), closer Connection to people, internal struggle. 

[b]Mind Control:[/b] Desire to control, feeling out of control, social isolation/exile.

[b]Illusions:[/b] Deception (on both sides), belief/thought being proven wrong, Desire for something that cannot be gained.[/cell][cell][h3][b]Other Abstractions[/b][/h3][sup]_______________________________________________[/sup]

[b]Animal:[/b] Noticeable lack of Connection to people, outcast, Connection to nature/love of nature. (This was going to be its section but I was like, nope fuck that, lol)

[b]Summoning/Minion Creation:[/b] Desire for companionship, social isolation/exile.

[b]Transformation/Shape-Shifting:[/b] Issues involving identity, self-hatred/wanting to be different. 

[b]Teleportation:[/b] Feeling trapped/stuck, desire to escape, needing something.

[b]Speed:[/b] Impatience, Desire to get to goal instantly, has problem approaching, a problem that can be run from, down to earth.

[b]Flight:[/b] Needing to reach goals/expectations, freedom, idealism. 

[b]Strength:[/b] Being faced with situations that can't be mentally solved, violence/rage, perceived lack of strength/desire to grow stronger, authority.

[b]Healing/Repairing:[/b] Desire to help people, compassion/kindness, other people's mental scars/past trauma, seeing beauty in something, restoring something else.

[b]Regeneration:[/b] Desire to fix self, fixing own mental/physical wounds, a goal they need to see through, self-restoration.

[b]Time:[/b] Past/Future mistakes, pressure of time, having limited time, lack of management

[b]Shields:[/b] Protection/desire to protect, danger/damage, caring, imminent threat to self.

[b]Creation/Building:[/b] The need for something, wanting to build something new, creativity/self-expression, having problems.

[b]Close-Range:[/b] Immediate up-in-your-face issue/question, close and personal problems/struggles, problems/solutions being in reach, single or few problems/threats. 

[b]Long-Range:[/b] Looming/upcoming problems, threats approaching/attacking from a distance, multiple threats/problems, things being out of reach. 

[b]Enchanting/Imbuing:[/b] Inadquency, current tools not being sufficient.

[b]Beam:[/b] Focusing on one thing/task.

[b]Enhanced Senses:[/b] Desiring awareness or understanding of environmental/task.

[b]Stealth:[/b] Hiding, secretiveness, unwanted attention, isolation.

[b]Death/Necromancy:[/b] Loss of family/friend, mourning, going to dark corners, [s]also being an edgelord[/s].

[b]Paranormal Related:[/b] Knowledge of the supernatural, problem/goal/question related to the paranormal, Desire to interact with the paranormal.[/cell][/row][/table][/hider][hider=PRA's Paranormal Threat Assessment (PTA)][indent]The PRA assigns individual Paranormal-Beings a threat level (also known as a PTA) on a one to five scale that helps prioritize resources and responses. Each threat level would have corresponding response protocols, including deploying special agents, containment strategies, and potential collaboration with other agencies or international organizations. Here's a list of threat levels the PRA uses:[table][row][sup][h3][b][color=2e2c2c]
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[/b][/h3][/sup][/row][row][cell][u][b][h2]Primary[color=2e2c2c].[/color]Threat[color=2e2c2c].[/color]Levels:[/h2][/b][/u][indent][h3][u][b]Minimal Threat (Level 0):[/b][/u][/h3][indent]
⦁ Paranormal-Beings with little to no offensive capabilities.
⦁ Non-hostile or benevolent Paranormal-Beings.
⦁ Easily contained or controlled.
⦁ Evacuation is not necessary.[/indent]

[h3][u][b]Low Threat (Level 1):[/b][/u][/h3][indent]⦁ Mildly hostile Paranormal beings with limited or localized abilities.
⦁ Potential for minor disruptions or localized incidents.
⦁ Beings that may pose a minimal threat to individuals or small groups.
⦁ Typically manageable with standard containment procedures.
⦁ Evacuation is not necessary.[/indent]

[h3][u][b]Moderate Threat (Level 2):[/b][/u][/h3][indent]⦁ Paranormal-Beings with moderate hostile intent and  significant abilities.
⦁ Beings that have the potential to cause harm to a larger area or group.
⦁ May exhibit unpredictable behavior.
⦁ Require specialized response teams for capture or neutralization.
⦁ Evacuation of the area is an option.[/indent]

[h3][u][b]Significant Threat (Level 3):[/b][/u][/h3][indent]⦁ Highly hostile Paranormal beings with formidable offensive capabilities.
⦁ Capable of causing widespread damage or harm.
⦁ Requires a coordinated effort and advanced technology for containment.
⦁ The evacuation of the area is required.[/indent]

[h3][u][b]Severe Threat (Level 4):[/b][/u][/h3][indent]⦁ Extremely powerful and destructive Paranormal-Beings.
⦁ Possesses powerful, potentially world-altering abilities.
⦁ Requires a highly specialized and heavily armed response team.
⦁ This may require the evacuation of the entire city.[/indent]

[h3][u][b]Maximum Threat (Level 5):[/b][/u][/h3][indent]⦁ Paranormal beings of unparalleled power and malevolence.
⦁ Capable of causing widespread destruction, chaos, or even extinction-level events.
⦁ Difficult to contain or neutralize.
⦁ Requires the highest level of government intervention.
⦁ Any city in its range must be evacuated if possible.[/indent][/indent][/cell][cell][u][b][h2]Other[color=2e2c2c].[/color]Threat[color=2e2c2c].[/color]Levels:[/h2][/b][/u][indent][h3][u][b]Unknown Threat (Level X):[/b][/u][/h3][indent]⦁ Unidentified or poorly understood Paranormal-Beings.
⦁ Insufficient data to properly assess the threat level.
⦁ Intentions are not fully understood.
⦁ Requires thorough investigation and assessment to give accurate designation.
⦁ A precautionary approach must be taken until more information is gathered.[/indent]

[h3][u][b]Erratic Threat (Level U):[/b][/u][/h3][indent]⦁  Paranormal beings with unpredictable behaviors and abilities.
⦁  It isn't easy to assess or anticipate their actions.
⦁  Require ongoing monitoring and adaptive strategies.[/indent]

[h3][u][b]Wild Threat (Level C):[/b][/u][/h3][indent]⦁  Paranormal Beings that cannot be effectively contained or neutralized.
⦁  Pose an ongoing and unmanageable threat.
⦁  Extreme caution is required.[/indent]

[h3][u][b]Evolving Threat (Level E):[/b][/u][/h3][indent]
⦁  Assigned to initially lower-level threats that show a significant escalation in offensive capabilities over time.
⦁  Unpredictable behavior and capabilities.
⦁  Requires additional monitoring, mobilization of resources, and development of new strategies.
⦁  Eliminating an escalating supernatural threat is determined by the nature of the threat itself, its rate of growth, available resources, and potential consequences.[/indent]

[h3][u][b]Inactive Threat (Level I):[/b][/u][/h3][indent]⦁ Beings that were previously considered threats but are currently dormant, incapacitated, or contained. 
⦁  Require ongoing surveillance but are not an immediate concern.
⦁  All Sealed-Apparitions are automatically considered an Inactive Threat.[/indent][/indent][/cell][/row][/table][/indent][/hider]