Human souls

Human souls (or just 'souls') are the metaphysical part of a human that contains free will. They might also contain the experiences and personality of the associated humans. Since souls have no physical substance, it requires Necromancy or some other metaphysical ability to interact with them. Since souls are both alive and dead, nether growing magic nor weaving magic can affect them. It is assumed the First created souls as part of his rebellion against Fate.

Human souls live on after the death of the human and are used in a number of rituals on Cainin.

Consuming a human soul transfers the free will contained within to the consumer. The Titans consumed souls to gain the ability to first turn from Fate, which lead to the Reforging. At least one beast shaman has also consumed a human soul (see Raxlith) prior to the events in Consumed. Doing so turns a beast into a human.

Human souls can also be trapped within a mineral known as raxlith, which can be found in the Wastes. The humans of the city of Aulderston put raxlith into the tombstones of the Cemetery of Aulderston. This traps the soul and protects it from being eaten by the Pantheon.