Ep. 3: Von Reichter creates Terra from mud, granting him the power to absorb abilities through touch.

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Von Reichter creates the entity known as Terra from mud. This creation is endowed with a unique ability that allows it to absorb the powers of other individuals. The mechanism for this absorption is simple physical contact, requiring only that Terra touches the target person to acquire their specific abilities. This origin story establishes the fundamental nature of Terra and its primary supernatural capability as described in the source material.