Runes What are Runes? Runes are words that hold power, calling onto the names of the elements personified. These personifications of the world are the "gods" of The Runist. As you progress in the game, you can level up the power of the rune by making offerings and completing tasks. There are a total of 15 runes that can be discovered and used by the player. As of now, 6 are in the game. List of Runes Below will be a list of the planned runes and what they will embody. After the game has been play-tested and balanced, their description will be expanded upon. Image Rune Traits Embodied Aa Knowledge, revelation, self-reflection Ai Magic, wonder, chaos Ow Water, turbulent, forceful Bo War, strength, vigor Pli Protection, defense, determination Zho Stone, unmoving, unyielding Thi Time, Delay, Slow