Earthanydd
In the Nefolian age, Arweinydd derived their power from a direct connection to the energies of a developing living planet. However, while some appear to take on a more physical manifestation, they are still a being of light and energy.
To truly understand Earthian life and struggles, and tap into the next evolution of the Arweinydd/living planet development, the Arweinydd must leave behind their energy-being and become a true physical-based creature. While this does mean that the Arweinydd gives up the benefits that come with being a creature of light and energy, a new stage of development and understand begins for them, often providing far more power and knowledge than the base Arweinydd once had.
This manifestation is known as Earthanydd – a blend of Earthian and Arweinydd.
The first step of this transformation is often coupled with what appears to be the severe or complete loss of the power and abilities the Arweinydd once held. However, once the Arweinydd develops into an Earthanydd, these abilities often return or evolve into something even more potent.
Along with this, the Earthanydd must learn what it means to exist in day-to-day life among the people of their chosen world, and often become contributing members of the Earthian society during their transitional time. The understanding and empathy gained through this experience better helps them to serve and support the people of the world once their transformation is complete.
Wayrift cast who become Earthanydd include:
Transformations
Omakyn’s Earthanydd transformation takes place in Wayrift Chapter 82, where he gives all of his power to save those who are trying to escape Kip’s Mindscape, and takes on a fixed physical form that imitates NaTu (Ch82 Pg59). Though he is a weaker Earthanydd, he chooses to take on a more Earthian lifestyle in his continued development.
Zemi’s full Earthanydd transformation takes place in Wayrift Chapter 89, where Bahamut calls out (Ch89 Pg11) his Dragon form (Ch89 Pg12).