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*edited by kaenmikoto
While detailed and deep, i found the old description to be a tad TOO deep, and not as eye catching as i would hope... no offense to Queeni... wrote it. >.> (but much thanks to her for writing one in my absense, especially since she rarely shows her elemental expertise) so i changed it! ^.^

Light is an interesting element. it is both extremely difficult and beyond easy. you can either be extremely novice at manipulating light particles, or you can be extremely creative and ingenious (Sp?) at it. But what i think is fun is building UP to that high level.

the reason light is difficult to control is because it is very much an imaginary element. one cannot "feel" light, unlike earth, water, fire, etc. but because of this, it opens up infinite doors to creating imaginative light attacks and defenses. so if you do choose the light element, (which i highly recomend =3) be prepared to use your creativity and logic to rp at a high skill level, for light is indeed, a challenging element.

the easy way to rp with light is to use concentrated beams of light, ie particle beams, light shields, photon explosions, etc. but these are all basically using one form of light, which leads to novice and repetitive rp's. (although they are good fall back moves)

the fun and difficult part of the light element is stretching your imagination. for example, one could "enforce" their feet with light to reduce friction with the ground, allowing them to move at incredible speeds. or one could make use of mirrors. or one can use illusions by bending the light rays, creating images visible to those targeted.

these are just a couple samples of possible light rp moves. you can expect a lot more of that when/ if you join the light element. so do it!

The Air Element is a very wide topic, Elemental wise. The powers, which include the control over all (atoms, molecules, yada of) air in the world, that reside in it are nearly limitless. However, as Apprentices, keep in mind that powers are always limited. You may start out by just feeling naturally in sync with the wind, therefore being able to feel the direction of it's gusts, or incoming storms. Or, natural battlers may start out with the basic abilities of moving the Air, which can be used to pick up small objects, snuff out candles, and other small actions.

As one grows stronger, actual flight is attained; Keep in mind that being able to control the wind enough to keep your own heavy body afloat without losing concentration, thus crashing into random trees, might be a bit difficult. The wind may be able to even communicate its thoughts, which give you better control. Stronger attacks pursue the Apprentices' minds, as the more powerful and faster wind is utilized. At this point, one may be able to pull trees from their roots, create compressed balls of air, and soar through the air.

When Master position has been achieved, the powers that are attained are limitless. Flight is easily accessible, communication with the wind is naturally felt, and control over the wind in general is superb; These are abilities of a Master. Tornadoes? A bit tiresome, but useful as an exemplary showing of our powers. Snuffing out the oxygen from a Fire? At times, God-modding, but useful, as well.

The Wind and Air Element is a free one that can be used in many creative ways. Some abilities created may be unheard of, but still practical.

"THE SOUTH-WIND brings
Life, sunshine, and desire,
And on every mount and meadow
Breathes aromatic fire..." Ralph Waldo Emerson.

Remember, the Wind also brings Power.

As Thunder Elementalists you control electrons [not atoms!] and the way they flow or form. As apprentices, you'll be able to concentrate electrical energy within your bodies, making you faster, stronger, and tougher than before. Not too apt in defense, a Thunder Elemental's true power shows when they go on offensive. A basic fighting style is to use a combination of physical and electrical attacks for short range and to launch lightning bolts for long range battles. As you progress, you can create electric and magnetic fields and and you'll find it easier to summon and utilize larger amounts of electricity, giving you the chance to experiment with different techniques.

Once the rank of Master had been attained, you'll be able to control obscene amounts of electricity. You can summon electrical storms and powerful electrical avatars such as a lightning dragon or beasts of a similar nature with little effort. Keep in mind that electricty is one of the three physical forms of energy [the others being light and fire], making it a force to be reckoned with.

Volcano is a mixture of the fire and dark elements. Some of the attacks can be pulled from these two elements, but we highly advise that you create and use original attacks closer to the name and aspect of the element. Also you have to be careful not to go into another element's territory too far or the attack is void.

Volcano can use molten rock; it can manipulate the earth's mantle since we can control lava flow (don't go crazy, but a bit is allowed). You can melt the earth around you, but you still are held by physical bounds (the farther away from you it is, the harder it is to melt, etc. ).

The younger an apprentice you are, the lest control you have over your element and the closer objects need to be to manipulate. With your experience, obviously, your control and range grows. Only masters can make Volcanoes erupt, but apprentices can pull small amounts of lava and gas through the vents of the volcano.
Like the light element, reading is advised to complete beginners.