Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-24573226-20160623204034/@comment-25936766-20160624212653

MiniDaggers wrote: If the semblance which is a extention of the soul like aura can be determined purely by genetics, why isn't reasonable to believe that genetics influence the soul itself which is the source of ones semblance?

I am not saying the souls are exact copies, but if their semblances are the soul would be the thing influenced genetically to allow that result. This suggests that in general the soul and its properties and aspects can be influenced by genetics. -For starters, Semblance=Aura. It's just active use of Aura to perform a special, unique-to-the-person ability.

-What do you mean exactly by "extension of the Soul"? When I hear that, I think of a metaphysical/spiritual force provided by the Soul. Which is pretty much what Aura is.

-The main problem with your argument is that you see the exception and assume it's the common case. You see a cat with 3 legs instead of 4, and assume all cats have 3 legs. We don't even know why it's genetic in their case. They are a special case, after all. What applies to their Semblance, does not necesarily apply to all.

For starters, Semblances are normally reflections of personality, they depend on the individual. They are not genetic, with very specific exceptions like the Schnees's. In their case, it's not a reflection of personality, it's not dependant on the person, and it is genetic.

They are specifically pointed out as special, unique, in that way. So don't go assuming they speak for all.