Black current of the Force

The black current of the Force was one of the equal and balanced parts of the Force, of which all worlds were made. Its contrasting counterpart was the white flare of the Force. The black current coursed and flowed through beings who were Force-sensitive. It provided subtle guidance and was useful for precise manipulation, but its waves could also be powerful and destructive.

With a tide or a churning pool of black current, a Force-sensitive could buoy objects or beings against gravity. Feelings and presence could be obscured in part or entirely. By submerging another's mind in the current, memory and intent could be rerouted; for instance, a crowd of panicking individuals could be redirected towards safety, but emotional expressions could be cooled to the point of not feeling them.

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