Soul (Espy)

The soul was a fundamental element found within all living beings. Mysteriously fueled by ways of the Force, the soul was predominantly referred to as an entity which composed one's life force, thus it was widely known as such.

Overview
Generally, the concept of a soul was diverse and universal, while its understanding as well as definition varied from individual to individual. Its origins dated back from the ancient cultures which had existed several millennia before the rise of the Empire. Notably, Forceful beings, namely the Jedi and the Sith, exponentially referred a soul as their power source, from which they drew their powers. As such, a common teaching was passed from generations to generations that the stronger one's connection to the Force was, the more powerful one's soul would become. In general cultures, however, the soul was referred to as the ethereal entity contained within the corporeal forms of all living beings. If a soul was forcibly damaged or taken out of a physical body, death would occur instantaneously.