Element

An Element is a form of magic in the Cyrona Galaxy. An individual or animal can "learn" an element, entwining their physical being with it, allowing them to control or "create" the element. Once a creature has entwined itself with an element, they are considered a bender of that element. A living being can bear multiple elements at once; they are not limited to one element.

Usage
Once a creature comprehends and entwines with an element, they gain the ability to control it. To control or create the element, one's body and mind must collaborate. A creature must physically move its body with the mental intention of using an understood element they are entwined with; the creature must be aware of its abilities. Many living things, even people, are entwined with an element but simply lack the awareness required to use it. There are special methods a person can use to discover their elements, or reveal the elements of other living things.

An individual can essentially combine two or more elements in many different ways, greatly increasing the person's power. Their only limitation is their imagination; even natural and unnatural spells can be combined. If a creature possesses the elements Light or Dark, they gain the ability to cast "Holy" or "Cursed" versions of Tier II spells, aligning them under Good or Evil and enhancing their power.

There are two types of elements: natural and unnatural.

Natural Elements
A Natural element is pure; It is not man-made. They can be found naturally throughout the universe.

Tier I
These are the most uncommon elements. They are absolutely mandatory for the existence of lower elements. Possessing both elements simultaneously is extremely difficult but yields the ultimate reward: balance.
 * Virtus – Empathetic, compassionate, loving; good
 * Malum – Malicious, selfish, hateful; evil

Tier II
These elements are very common, nearly every person will entwine with at least one of these elements within their lifetime.
 * Ignis – Angry, arrogant, immature; chaotic
 * Aqua – Tranquil, intelligent, curious; ordered
 * Petra – willful, independent, strong; stable
 * Aeris – Free, adaptive, agile; unbound

Natural Mastery
A Cyronian creature must regularly experience the natural element's characteristics to develop the initial understanding required to begin training. There are many ranks, but at this stage, a bender is considered an Initiate and can barely bend the element; Rock benders can only levitate small pebbles, Fire benders barely create candle-sized flames, Light benders hardly even redirect light, and so on.

When a bearer reaches a reasonable understanding of an element, they are able to detect another creature's mastery of that specific element. A person can also use a specialized scanning device to essentially read a living being's elements as well.

Unnatural Elements
An Unnatural element is tampered with or created by life; they are man-made.