I suppose that is an equivalent, if you call it that on your world. The High Entia are a lot more in tune with the elements of the land and can use ether without a need for a catalyst. In addition to that, we are far more technologically advanced. For example, Homs have not created proper teleporters, correct? That's a technology the High Entia have had since our forefathers. We also have much longer than life spans than any Homs.