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The changes undergone by the subject are not solely attributable to elemental alignment, however. Further testing has determined that the subject's soul becomes umbrally charged, or stagnant during the process. This stagnation of the soul has the effect of diluting the sense of self, rendering the subject vulnerable to the will of the eikon, the thoughts of whom come to consume their entire existence. In this manner do the corrupted become worshipers of the eikon, their prayers serving to further empower the entity
I wonder if the opposite is true for those whose aether is tempered by a being that is astrally inclined. It wouldn’t even need to be nefarious, just a side effect of being tempered. Their motivations and feelings would remain their own, but the level of dedication and need would increase. Sort of like how the Sin Eaters became “Forgiven” versions of their already existing personalities, buttttt instead of losing that personality in service to the primal, it’s instead emboldend while remaining tied to the primals will. For example, Emets love for the Ancient world would become a never ending obsession with its resurrection, Elidibus’ duty as the savior becomes a self destructive and righteous crusade, and Lahabreas devotion becomes fanaticism and religious devotion. All of which helps Zodiark in the end.