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I've been thinking about semblance a lot, mostly in regards to my OC Brenner, an wanted an opinion on a theory.

The way I see it, semblances all fit into 1 of 4 families. each category would have 1 progenitor/master semblance that all of the others originate from, which plays in to semblances being only semi-hereditary.

1:Manifestation, semblances that relate to the physical properties of auram the famils ussually includes a capacity for physically solidifying the aura. this family is descended from hyper-density and it includes Tether, shadow, sun's semblance, and possibly Jaune's(pending further data)

2:Manipulation, Semblances relating to direct use of the aura for long-range control over objects. this family is descended from telekinesis and it includes Polarity

3:conjuration, semblances that generate a visual representation of the effect, typically in the form of an ornate disk or pattern which directly relates to the wielders psyche. this family is descended from glyphs and it includes Conibear and Snare

4:Superhuman:Semblances that grant further enhancements to a users physical prowess, the progenitor of this family is unknown, and is the most extensive. it includes Speed, Strength, all variants of berserker power(including Yang's meter), enhanced reflexes, all aura senses (electroreception, aura vision, vindication, super hearing, enhanced eyesight not granted by a physical trait, etc), and all telepathic powers