Confluences

Also known as the Gogōryū (五合流 [ごごうりゅう] ‘Five Confluences’), confluences are the five paths that are created from the fusion of two opposite channels and/or branches. The five fusions are: Fog, Crystal, Machine, Beast, and Twilight. Confluence-users automatically have access to both their elements and hexes whereas other users may have one or the other.

Kirigoryu
The Fog Confluence, a fusion of Fire and Water with Life Touch.

Kesshougoryu
The Crystal Confluence, a fusion of Earth and Wind with Weather Control.

Kikaigoryu
The Machine Confluence, a fusion of Metal and Void with Object Control.

Juugoryu
The Beast Confluence, a fusion of Poison and Sound with Gravity Control.

Koukongoryu
The Twilight Confluence, a fusion of Light and Shadow with Death Touch.

Psuedo-Confluence
While confluences are defined by being a fusion of two opposite channels/branches, it doesn't necessarily mean that having both guarantee having a confluence. For example, someone may possess both an Earth and Wind Channel and not be able to use Crystal or Weather techniques. Additionally, while two channels might be used together to create a new ability-- such as Fire and Dark Branches creating a form of necromancy-- it is not considered to be a confluence.