Board Thread:Speculation House/@comment-14138255-20160103163552/@comment-26872876-20160103233452

MetallicArcher wrote: Sentry 616 wrote: I agree. It seems to me like the Maidens' powers can be theoretically replicated with enough of the right kinds of Dust and skill. Well, if we look at it that way, then I suppose the thing about wielding unimaginable power could be more in the sense that the average person depends of Dust to hope to survive against the Grimm, aura can keep you up in a pinch but the weponization of Dust has been pointed to be what really put the fight on even terms.

Against this, Maidens don't need Dust and can continue fighting with a depleted Aura. Maybe they were the reason why people survived long enough to discover Dust.

Pretty much. I mean, all they need is the element nearby and they can use it. And even then they may be able to just produce elements. With dust, you have to carry it either as a round, in clothes, or in a weapon. Which means you have a limited supply and are restricted to what you bring. And eventually, you will run out.

Maidens essentially get an extra branch of fire power. Aura for defense/offense. SSemblance for unique power, dust for constuected elemental use, and magic for an extra and more powerful elemental display.

Plus, there can even be extra implications for magic that may go beyond just elemental use.