Powers
Metaphysicals or “brightsouls” as they are often called, are the powerful sorcerers of the GODFARE setting. They use their knowledge and will to make their imagination into reality. Whatever they think of, they can manifest with the use of craetus, an otherworldly power derived from the Aether. With it they can empower their muscles to lift cars or move faster than one, regenerate lost limbs, or meld themselves with technology to empower it. But it does come with a cost. The greater a metaphysical’s creation clashes with reality, the more it will fight back, resulting in intense strain on the user. A brightsoul could pop themselves if they try to manifest something beyond their strength level. However, there is a way to mitigate this.
The more a metaphysical knows about the thing they try to create with craetus, the less reality will fight back. Take for instance, a brightsoul tries to create a strong barrier. Craetus will fill in the gaps of the metaphysical’s “request” and make a strong barrier. But this will cause more strain. Now, if a metaphysical knows of xanthium, steel, or another substance, and better yet if they even know how such a material is made, the metaphysical will instead make a craetus barrier of the substance instead. This significantly reduces the conflict with reality, as the material realm “reads” this as simply a steel barrier being there, instead a block of energy not of this dimension. All craetus is temporary, and requires constant will to maintain, so there is no infinite generation of new resources.
Society
Metaphysicals occupy the highest strata in any culture or society, despite only making up 0.5% of the population. It is a rarity for a normal person or “blanksoul” to be in charge of a brightsoul. In calculations of human life it is often said that it is better if 300 blanksouls die than a single metaphysical. But brightsouls are not tyrannical. They view themselves as the ultimate protectors and stewards of humanity against the evils of the Chained Gods and the infidels of the opposing Prime Gods. It is an exacting position to be a brightsoul, you are blessed with powers from the gods, and you are expected to use them well. Those that do not are shunned at best, killed at worst.