Elven Element System

History

The Element Circle has been a pillar of Elven culture for as long as history reaches back. It is reflected in their calendar and depicted on their currency.

Categorization

Elven scientists have identified eight distinct elements in their effort to classify the diverse abilities. They are further grouped into primary and secondary elements.
Ground, Water, Air and Energy are considered the purest elements and the foundation of the entire world. Plant, Fog, Fire and Lava are seen as combinations of the primary elements. They enrich the world beyond its mere existence.
People attuned to a primary element are often also capable of using the adjacent secondary elements. The opposite is rarely the case, but not unheard of.

Execution

Primary Element Powers

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Ground

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Water

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Air

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Energy

Secondary Element Powers

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Plant

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Fog

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Fire

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Lava

Observance

A significant part of education is dedicated to reinforcing a person's innate attunement to the elements. During childhood, teachers help identify the element to which a person has the strongest connection. This often determines the classes that they take and shapes the career they pursue later in life.

Effects on Appearance

A person's elemental connection is known to affect their body to some degree, starting in late childhood.

Primary Elements

They have the most pronounced effect on appearance. Being connected to a secondary element can also activate features related to both primary elements that surround it.

Ground
darker pigmentation and tougher skin

Water
blue shine on the skin and/or hair

Air
paler and/or cooler pigmentation

Energy
pupils glowing red, orange or yellow

Secondary Elements

Unless a person is directly attuned to a secondary element, the primary elements determine the changes to their body. Nevertheless, there are certain features that the secondary elements add on top of those.

Plant
green glowing ruptures in the skin

Fog
subtle sparkle on the skin and/or hair

Fire
resistance to high temperatures

Lava
higher body temperature

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Type

Magic Classification System

Related Species

Elf

Related Ethnicities

Northern Forest Elves
Western Coast Elves
Desert Elves
Steppe Elves

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