Aggregate

"Aggregate" is a term that, in this realm of thought and understanding, refers to the spiritual practice or ability of Gatherism. Gatherism is a belief system which holds that traumatic or formative life experiences can cause one's soul to splinter into fragments spread across different planes of reality.

Through the work of a skilled Gatherer, these fragments can be reunited, allowing for personal growth, self-awareness, and the acquisition of spiritual power. It is a dangerous practice requiring great concentration and intense self-reflection, but it enables individuals to cope with hardship, resolve past wounds, and achieve a more complete sense of self.

This concept of "aggregate" has a strong following in rural communities, where trauma from poverty, conflict, or isolation is prevalent. It is seen as a way to cope with hardship, resolve past wounds, and achieve a more complete sense of self. Common techniques for gathering fragments include meditation, ritual, fasting, and pilgrimage.

The concept of "aggregate" is vaguely related to other spiritual practices of reunification, self-discovery, and evolution of the soul. However, Gatherism remains unique in its focus on unifying soul fragments caused by specific life events or challenges.