When and when not to use the word "Theory"

Dr. DuMourne,

I can promise you, having just the eyes of a being who can perceive these forces will not aid in your experimentation. The Weave is, in fact, a tangible force, however, you must understand that all things do not co-exist on the same plane. So it takes education, practice and a fuller understanding of the both the Spirit Realm in the case of seeing spirits, or the fundamentals of the higher arcane power in the case of the Weave.

To "See Spirits" quite literally is just that. It is the Spirit's ability to perceive things similar to it. The healing Phokus is the conduit that connects the Material Plane and the Spirit Realm together. As a mortal being, we all exist in both of these realms at the same time. The physical body exists in the Material Plane whereas the soul or spirit exists in the Spirit Realm. It is the Leylines created by the Arani, that allow these two parts of the being to overlap in much the same way, or at least remain connected in a fashion that the spirit may re-inhabit a body should it have enough strength. The Phokus attunement is a process that allows a being with an innate connection with the Material Plane's Positive Energy to perceive both planes at the same time. It is essentially strengthening the bond between the body and the Spirit so that the attuned person can perceive that which exists in both planes at the same time.

The Weave is something that is not so easily explained. Because it does not exist on another plane that overlaps the Material. It exists on the Material Plane as a tangible force that can be seen, touched and manipulated by those with the understanding of it's presence. Some might argue that it is the magic of the Fey that has kept the Weave hidden from all except for those well versed in arcane Sorcery, strictly on the design of a security measure, given the nature of it's existence. Again however, this force can be seen and felt by those who have created a different sort of focus. Originally a tool only known to be crafted by those with higher arcane understanding, the Battle or Valence focus was something that could be concentrated on, allowing the mind to perceive the strands of the Weave so that they may better understand the power they were working with. For most, this was a stepping stone to the path of actually manipulating it.

I hope this has provided some insight into your attempts to understand the supernatural forces of the world. I would be glad to explain more, especially on the planes themselves, in person.