Taxonomy #authorities
Category: abilities

Authorities

Absolute, rule-bending supernatural manifestations granted by Witch Factors, existing outside the natural framework of world mana and magic.

Associated Archive Records (8)
Author Note#author-comment-007Verified Source
Arc 4

The philosophy of Echidna's greed vs Subaru's stubbornness

### Regarding the contrast between Echidna and Subaru in Arc 4 Echidna's proposed contract was logically the most efficient solution with the minimal statistical casualties. However, it was predicated on completely grinding down Subaru's soul. Subaru refusing her hand was solely because he chose 'foolish stubbornness that refuses to accept anyone's sacrifice' over cold efficiency.

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subaru natsukiechidnaroswaal l mathers#witches of sin#sanctuary+1
Q&A#qna-085Verified Source
Arc 3

Petelgeuse's Unseen Hand number and capacity limits

Q: What is the maximum number of 'Unseen Hands' Petelgeuse can manifest simultaneously? How does it differ from what Subaru can use?

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petelgeuse romanee contisubaru natsuki#witch factors#authorities+1
Q&A#qna-018Verified Source
Arc 3

The White Whale's Fog of Elimination mechanics

Q: Is the phenomenon where memories of victims struck by the White Whale's 'Fog of Elimination' vanish from the world based on the same principle as the Sin Archbishop of Gluttony's Authority?

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subaru natsukiremotto suwen#witch factors#authorities
Q&A#qna-042Verified Source
Arc 3

Subaru and Return by Death save points selection

Q: How are the save points for Subaru's 'Return by Death' determined? Can they be moved by Subaru's own conscious will?

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subaru natsuki#return by death#authorities
Q&A#qna-010Verified Source
Arc 2

Subaru's personal mana affinity and gate capacity

Q: Subaru's magical affinity is Yin attribute, but in world standards, how strong is his gate and mana pool?

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subaru natsukibeatricepuck#authorities#great spirits