Wait a minute...is this a plot-hole (Austerities of Wind and Main Scenario-related)?

[WyrahFhurrst]

As any aetherite is for, the aetherites in the Beast Tribe strongholds are a specific type of crystal that directs the flow of aether between two points, connecting them as a sort of direct gateway. People themselves can attune to aetherites to teleport between locations. The aetherites are not in and of themselves important to the existence of a primal, but instead simply connect to a secure location where the Primal is summoned, presumably because the great stores of crystals are there for the summoning and they don't want them stolen, or that the spot itself is holy to the Beast Tribe in some way. I believe Moenbryda gave the explanation during the Shiva questline as to their importance. It had a lot to do with the rivers of aether in the world and that without an aetherite acting as an anchor, one could simply dissipate in the flow of aether.

[Kaiser-Ace]

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Ah I see now. So the Aetherytes go to the areas the summoning occurs in then. The Bowel of Embers, Howling Eye, Ahk Amphitheater, etc

Alright then, so that still leaves the question on how one aetheric construct is considered a primal and another isn't. Seems like my basic theory has been off on the wrong track this whole time. Though I will insist common elements are definite like the risks involved with solo summoning, it seems it's time to review and rework. And to think this was my grand thesis on primals too. T_T

[WyrahFhurrst]

Alright then, so that still leaves the question on how one aetheric construct is considered a primal and another isn't. Seems like my basic theory has been off on the wrong track this whole time. Though I will insist common elements are definite like the risks involved with solo summoning, it seems it's time to review and rework. And to think this was my grand thesis on primals too.

It's only called an Egi to reference the fact that it's smaller than the full primal, and under the Summoner's control. And you're very likely correct about the solo summoning, at least as we are now Summoners would have no hope summoning a full primal without perhaps the full power of a limit break (and then it's still questionable). So don't lose hope! And keep working on your theory, it has its merits. The idea of differentiating the summoning methods is good, but it's important that those who can poke holes do, so that the theory can be more elaborative and precise.

[Kaiser-Ace]

It's only called an Egi to reference the fact that it's smaller than the full primal, and under the Summoner's control. And you're very likely correct about the solo summoning, at least as we are now Summoners would have no hope summoning a full primal without perhaps the full power of a limit break (and then it's still questionable). So don't lose hope! And keep working on your theory, it has its merits. The idea of differentiating the summoning methods is good, but it's important that those who can poke holes do, so that the theory can be more elaborative and precise.

Not losing hope. I always look forward to hole poking because it tells me where to rework my theory. So any time it gets shot down that just puts us all that much closer to finding the truth.