Quote Originally Posted by MrThinker View Post
Basically this, but to be more specific
the Astral charge is the effect the power of Darkness has on aether, while the Umbral Charge is the effect the power of Light has on aether, with Light and Dark still being forms of power distinct from the elements.
so if I'm understanding correctly, Light on the First is causing aether to be dulled or stalled. Would that mean that Dark on the shard that died (the 5th iirc) that would've been overactive aether, overcharged?

WHOO this calamity stuff makes my head hurt