Introduction to Elements
Dec 12, 2017 22:37:28 GMT -6
Post by Jack on Dec 12, 2017 22:37:28 GMT -6
Some of the elements seem self-explanatory, but to clarify (to help with custom pets, etc), I will provide a small amount of information on each element, and how it effects the world.
Physical
Physical is not so much an element, but rather a state of being. All natural creatures in the world are physical. A punch would be considered physical, but then - so would most robots. Metal is usually attributed to physical damage (like a sword), and also so is a natural way of healing (with bandages).
Psychic
Psychic is nearly the opposite of physical. It too, is not so much an element, but rather a state of being. Psychic creatures either are physical beings with such great mental powers that they no longer rely heavily on the natural world, or creatures that have surpassed a physical form all-together. Telekineses is a matter of Psychic power, as is a creature of pure energy and soul.
Fire
Fire is a fickle thing. It not only has the power to be a scourge upon the land and body, but it also has the power to provide warmth. The soul is often fueled by fire, but fire itself can consume a soul. Flames, infernos, rage, passion, and the ability to warm one's blood. Fire is essential for life. Most people who use fire often abuse it, only thinking of it's ability to harm and ignoring it's ability to help. Those such people are often consumed by it, as fire is a very hungry thing.
Water
Water is the power to cleanse, and it too is a fickle thing. It does not have prejudice in it'd desire to cleanse. It will erode away mountains, carve out the earth into great canyons, clean blood from one's hands, and wash away great cities. All of this can be considered bad, but water is just the power to cleanse. It can cleanse away earth, dirt, blood, hardship, and poison. Many people attribute water as a healing element, but one should never forget it's ability to provide dangerous illusions, nor it's ability to wash away all that you know and love.
Earth
Earth is the only sturdy element that never seems to change it's mind. It is rock, it is dirt. It is the solidity of mountains and stones. Earth not only is the ability to swallow up what walks upon it (or in it), but also provides all that grows out of it. Without the earth and stone, you would not have the harvest, nor the trees, and for this, they are grateful, and ally with Earth. They are together, and as one.
Wind
Wind is the essence of clarity. The wind may blow, the clouds may form in the sky. May the winds be gale force to push you off your path, or a gentle breeze to bring you cooling comfort on a hot summer's day. Many who seek the ability to look far into the future look to wind as their comfort, as do those who value speed, precision, and the ability to fly. Everything in the sky is under wind's wings, and so generally is the ability to understand things that cannot be seen.
Shadow
Shadow is the absence of light. It is the element of all the creatures that dwell in the darkness, whether they be "bad" or not. However, shadow does have a darker side, if that is possible. Death. Death is not something that is to be feared, but when it comes, the shadows swallow you. Because of this, Shadow is considered to be a bad thing. But what of the more subtle side of shadow? Peace and quiet are friends of the shadow, as is the sacred moonlight. Are they so terrible?
Light
Light comes not only from the sun, but from the gods they say. Light shines into this world to allow the world to see the beauty in it. Light is considered only to be a holy blessing, and it can heal. Light is the friend of the songbirds and the butterflies, the rainbows, and the crusaders. Crusaders? Oh yes, many consider Light to be the only true and just way of being, and defend it do the death (of all those who do not agree). Light, like Shadow, is a two-sided coin.
Acid
Acid is the power to corrupt. Most of the time, when people point their accusing fingers at Shadow, Acid is really to blame. Disease, pestilence, and plague. Sickness, poison, the power of corrosion. Not only of body, but of mind. Poisonous plants and stinging toxins are usually associated with Acid, and other than that people usually pay it no mind. Shadow may be what envelopes you when death happens, but Acid is almost always what causes it.
Cold
Cold is usually considered to be the power over snow and ice; the opposite of fire. The power to freeze. But that's not where cold stops. Cold has the power to slow down, and even stop (they say) time itself. In the frozen wastelands of the north, you will get blinded and lost within' a blizzard. Time will slow down, and you will become a victim of it. Cold also holds within' it's grasp the power of beauty. How can you not see the snow-drifts, sparkling ice crystals, great glaciers, and icicles and not say that it is a work of art?
Electrical
Electrical is an element all into it's own category. Some would say Electrical power is energy, but many would disagree that Fire is the holder of that title. Electricity is the power of Lightning and Thunder, and is by far the most chaotic Element that exists. The god of Chaos himself favors the Electrical element and so, Madness is also associated with the Electrical element.
Physical
Physical is not so much an element, but rather a state of being. All natural creatures in the world are physical. A punch would be considered physical, but then - so would most robots. Metal is usually attributed to physical damage (like a sword), and also so is a natural way of healing (with bandages).
Psychic
Psychic is nearly the opposite of physical. It too, is not so much an element, but rather a state of being. Psychic creatures either are physical beings with such great mental powers that they no longer rely heavily on the natural world, or creatures that have surpassed a physical form all-together. Telekineses is a matter of Psychic power, as is a creature of pure energy and soul.
Fire
Fire is a fickle thing. It not only has the power to be a scourge upon the land and body, but it also has the power to provide warmth. The soul is often fueled by fire, but fire itself can consume a soul. Flames, infernos, rage, passion, and the ability to warm one's blood. Fire is essential for life. Most people who use fire often abuse it, only thinking of it's ability to harm and ignoring it's ability to help. Those such people are often consumed by it, as fire is a very hungry thing.
Water
Water is the power to cleanse, and it too is a fickle thing. It does not have prejudice in it'd desire to cleanse. It will erode away mountains, carve out the earth into great canyons, clean blood from one's hands, and wash away great cities. All of this can be considered bad, but water is just the power to cleanse. It can cleanse away earth, dirt, blood, hardship, and poison. Many people attribute water as a healing element, but one should never forget it's ability to provide dangerous illusions, nor it's ability to wash away all that you know and love.
Earth
Earth is the only sturdy element that never seems to change it's mind. It is rock, it is dirt. It is the solidity of mountains and stones. Earth not only is the ability to swallow up what walks upon it (or in it), but also provides all that grows out of it. Without the earth and stone, you would not have the harvest, nor the trees, and for this, they are grateful, and ally with Earth. They are together, and as one.
Wind
Wind is the essence of clarity. The wind may blow, the clouds may form in the sky. May the winds be gale force to push you off your path, or a gentle breeze to bring you cooling comfort on a hot summer's day. Many who seek the ability to look far into the future look to wind as their comfort, as do those who value speed, precision, and the ability to fly. Everything in the sky is under wind's wings, and so generally is the ability to understand things that cannot be seen.
Shadow
Shadow is the absence of light. It is the element of all the creatures that dwell in the darkness, whether they be "bad" or not. However, shadow does have a darker side, if that is possible. Death. Death is not something that is to be feared, but when it comes, the shadows swallow you. Because of this, Shadow is considered to be a bad thing. But what of the more subtle side of shadow? Peace and quiet are friends of the shadow, as is the sacred moonlight. Are they so terrible?
Light
Light comes not only from the sun, but from the gods they say. Light shines into this world to allow the world to see the beauty in it. Light is considered only to be a holy blessing, and it can heal. Light is the friend of the songbirds and the butterflies, the rainbows, and the crusaders. Crusaders? Oh yes, many consider Light to be the only true and just way of being, and defend it do the death (of all those who do not agree). Light, like Shadow, is a two-sided coin.
Acid
Acid is the power to corrupt. Most of the time, when people point their accusing fingers at Shadow, Acid is really to blame. Disease, pestilence, and plague. Sickness, poison, the power of corrosion. Not only of body, but of mind. Poisonous plants and stinging toxins are usually associated with Acid, and other than that people usually pay it no mind. Shadow may be what envelopes you when death happens, but Acid is almost always what causes it.
Cold
Cold is usually considered to be the power over snow and ice; the opposite of fire. The power to freeze. But that's not where cold stops. Cold has the power to slow down, and even stop (they say) time itself. In the frozen wastelands of the north, you will get blinded and lost within' a blizzard. Time will slow down, and you will become a victim of it. Cold also holds within' it's grasp the power of beauty. How can you not see the snow-drifts, sparkling ice crystals, great glaciers, and icicles and not say that it is a work of art?
Electrical
Electrical is an element all into it's own category. Some would say Electrical power is energy, but many would disagree that Fire is the holder of that title. Electricity is the power of Lightning and Thunder, and is by far the most chaotic Element that exists. The god of Chaos himself favors the Electrical element and so, Madness is also associated with the Electrical element.