Their universe was infinite, and to harness it would naturally become the ultimate goal of every awakener. A common saying in Yalenia would be: the weak pursue strength, and the strong seek the infinite.
Once an awakener reaches a certain point, they realize it is no longer about strength or killing the enemy. Instead, their thirst for power turns into diligence for that singular goal that every awakener pursues: harnessing the universe.
Intent was one of those forms of harnessing the universe, as one needs to merge his will with the world to use it. There were different types of Intent, as many as the stars, but the most powerful ones were the most desperate.
"My Intent is harnessed to protect," declared Ilia Perli toward the fallen god Amelio. His sword was bladeless now, but that was the point. Ilia Perli had to let go of everything and attack with his Intent alone. This was the only method he learned to use it. "I will cut down anything that harms my kingdom."
