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A sentient cosmic force is a form of [[Background Magic Field]] with a will of its own. Like a [[Background Magic Field]], it is a pervasive form of [[Applied Phlebotinum]], existing on a planetary or universal scale, that acts as "fuel" for [[Functional Magic]]. It is generally not material, existing as an intangible energy or on a spiritual level, though it may have a physical manifestations in areas that act as a [[Ley Line|nexus]] or [[Place of Power|wellspring]] for it. However, while [[Background Magic Field]] is simply an inanimate part of nature, a sentient cosmic force is capable of thinking and acting on its own.
 
It can favor some people or factions over others. It can communicate, or at least be communed with. It has goals, and can enact [[Plan|plansplan]]s to further those goals ([[The Chooser of the One|which may involve picking someone]] to be [[The Chosen One]]). It is rarely described as actually "alive", however -- ithowever—it is not something that can be spoken to directly. In this way, sentient cosmic forces are generally distinct from deities: while you may meditate and commune with it in a temple, it doesn't actively seek prayer or worship. More plainly, although a sentient cosmic force is aware of events and capable of influencing them, it is not a person.
 
If a sentient cosmic force is hostile, or even actively evil, then expect it to be a [[Crapsack World]]. Of course, it might be [[Blue and Orange Morality|too alien to fit any notions of morality]] that we can understand. [[The Dark Side]] exists when the will of a good or neutral cosmic force is corrupted, or as the [[Evil Counterpart]] to the good aspects as a [[Equivalent Exchange|necessary counterbalance]].
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== [[Video Games]] ==
* The Light from ''[[Kingdom Hearts]].'' Everything and everyone in the multiverse is made of Light. Everything of the Darkness is [[Beta Test Baddie|twisted, broken, unformed, and un-whole, and thus angry and hungry]]. The Light sends visions and Keyblades to certain [[Chosen One|Chosen Ones]]s to prepare and equip them to save the world and redeem what was lost to Darkness.
* Apparently the Voodoo from ''[[Tales of Monkey Island]]'' is this, according to the Voodoo Lady. Of course, [[Hollywood Voodoo|real Voodoo has nothing to do with this]].
* [[The Lifestream]] of ''[[Final Fantasy VII]]'', used as a fuel by the [[Mega Corp|Shinra Electric Power Company]]. In its solidified form it is [[Powers as Programs|the materia that allows the use of magic]], and is the combined spirit of all living things of the Planet, and when you piss it off enough it [[Gaia's Vengeance|releases a whole bunch of monsters to get rid of whatever is annoying it]].
* It was recently revealed that ''[[City of Heroes|City of Heroes']]'' myterious "Well of the Furies" is actually a [[Sentient Cosmic Force]]. To date, its exact goals are poorly-eludicated, but seem to involve trying to take control of its [[The Chosen Many|Chosen Many]], the "Incarnates."
 
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