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Pusher

A Pusher has the ability to fire energy into solid surfaces, then having the energy deflect at any angle.
 
General applications of this gifting is used with the earth.
 
The subject will propel an energy shot into the ground, calculate the desired depth and angle trajectory, then allow the energy deflect upwards, causing the dirt and rock to explode upwards.
 
More advanced methods can use solid surfaces such as metal to either propel the material surfaces themselves, or allow the energy blast to deflect outwards to areas which a normal straight blast would not be possible.

                                                            

Bridge

The bridge gifting is normally developed in the introverted personality, whereas the subject prefers to work in the background, not wanting to be the center of attention.
 
Fueled by the desire to empower other people, the bridge can make a connection between one or more people and act as a conduit to allow the giftings of each person to flow to anyone who is in physical contact with the bridge.
 
These powers can be used individually, or in combination by all participating members.
 
Many Aegis members label the bridge as the ‘Wild Card,’ due to the exponential forms of attack of the group as a whole.

                                                            

Aquatic

A very rare gifting indeed.
 
An Aquatic gifting gives the subject the ability to manipulate the element of Dihydrogen oxide; H2O.
 
Aquatics have been known to be able to absorb oxygen from the water in order to remain submerged for prolonged periods of time, without the need to intake oxygen from the air into the lungs.
 
Due to the properties of electrolysis in water, the Aquatic subject can use the power provided by the catalysts to control the physical state of water, causing it to move wherever they desire.

                                                            

Surge

The surge gifting is a term to describe rapid movement.
 
Defined by the modern english dictionary, a surge is a sudden and powerful movement.
 
The subject possessing a Surge gifting is able to move at supernatural speeds in both mind and body, as well as firing an energy blast at much higher rates of speed than any other gifting.
 

                                                            

Former

The Former gifting gives the subject the ability to form objects out of the raw power given by the catalyst.
 
The possibilities are near limitless, only being restrained by the creativity and imagination of the person.
 
Not only can the Former create offensive and defensive attacks in various forms, but they can also connect their vision to whatever they create, making them most useful as scouts and spies.

                                                            

The Aegis

The gifting of the full power of the Aegis has not yet been found or understood by either side.
 
It is the termed, “
The Great Mystery
.”
 
Only when the person possessing the gifting of The Aegis can its true power be made known.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Nathan Roten grew up in the mountains of North Carolina where he spent hours on end acting out the epic scenes playing in the theatre in his head. Knowing that he had to eventually grow up, he attended Appalachian State University, and moved on to be co-owner of 2 companies. In 2011, he began his official writing career with the publication of his non-fiction book, Embark. Now, with the desire to be that kid again who wages epic battles in his head, he has come back to his love for fiction. Aegis: Catalyst Grove is his debut novel. He resides in the small mountain town of Boone, North Carolina with his beautiful wife and two children.

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TO THE READER

I hope you have enjoyed Aegis. I consider it an honor that anyone be willing to spend their hard earned money on my work. You will come to find that an underlying theme in all my books will be having a higher purpose. To take a step outside of the mundane, normal world and be a part of something much bigger than any one person. That to me, is the definition of epic. I hope you continue to enjoy these adventures as much as I enjoy writing them.
 

I wanted to take this section of the book to simply thank you. You could have spent your money on a more established book; one trending or topping the charts, but instead, you took the chance on this one. For Indie Authors such as myself, you have no idea how much that is appreciated. So THANK YOU!

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I first want to thank God for giving me the passion and gift of writing.
 
I am here today because of your love.
 
None of this would have been even remotely possible without the support of my family.
 
Kelly, Anna Gray, & Sam- I love you so much.
 
Thank you for all your love and support.
 
Mom, Dad- Thanks for your encouragement and constantly listening to my ideas and development.
 
A special thanks to Jordan for doing a stellar job on the editing.
 

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