Board Thread:Speculation House/@comment-14138255-20151213162620/@comment-25086632-20151213212557

117.208.67.67 wrote: KNN005 wrote: It might be both Neo and Em have illusion and together they can follow anyone and everyone.

Also I'm kinda sad for the guys. Based on what's said in this episode, no matter what guys can never have the maiden power. So does that mean they'll never be able to go beyond convention aura, semblance, and Dust use? Is it like Avatar the Last Air Bender and no one no matter what can use more than one element. Weak. I guess hard work doesn't pay off even in stories.

Assuming Maidens are the only ones who can wield pure magic, which isn't true at all. There really isn't anything called "maiden power" in the sense that it is exclusive in terms of its capabilities - it's an ability channel incredibly powerful magic without the need for Dust etc. and theoretically could also be manifested by others (regardless of gender). It would be suitable to remember that the one who actually gave them these inheritable powers was actually a guy, so yeah. I think hardwork and aura training may definitely play a huge role...

...heck I think Ozpin will soon prove to be a case in point on the matter. This...there is nothing to suggest any of this is true.

They explicitly distinguish between Dust, Aura, and the power of the seasons, and then go so far as to set up rules as for how the power of the seasons is passed on.

Nothing at all suggests it could wielded or learned by anyone other than the current possessors.