
After their rather embarrassing showcase (In their minds-) of their vulnerability. Alexa managed to dry her tears while Alex didn't have to do anything at all, sat down on the cool grassy floor as they looked at the night sky.
"This is a really convincing illusion Mistress Roxy- I could even feel the grass tickling my ass!" Alexa giggled as she picked at the floor, pulling out bits of grass that fades away since it was all an illusion.
*SMACKED*
"Did you really have to say that out loud-" Alex said after he gave her shoulder a rather light slap. She furrowed her eyes brows and rubbed the place she got hit "Sheesh, try wearing a maid outfit then KJ"
"That's not how you sit properly with a dress!" "LIKE YOU KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT DRESSES" "BITCH IVE COSPLAYED BEFORE"
"WELL IM A GIRL SO THEREFORE I KNOW MORE ABOUT DRESSES YOU FIEND" Alexa and Alex started to bicker-
And keep in mind this happened all between a minute or two as Roxy watched the two 'siblings' fight one another on how you properly sit on the ground with a maid outfit.
"WHY DONT YOU JUST FIX YOUR DRESS!!"
"MAKE ME YOU OOMPA LOOMPAH SIZED DICK"
Their argument has now started into an insult fest as the two shot vile words of vicious mockery to one another like they rolled a NAT 20 because RN-Jesus gave his blessings. And the DM has no idea who would win between the two.
Roxy started to sweat a bit from the sheer burn of their insults as she was a bit too scared to interrupt. And also because she found it a bit entertaining.
There was also a fact that even though the two of them were viciously attacking eachother with words that would make a pilgrim from the 1800's think they were summoning a demon. She sensed no real hatred and their words didn't actually mean anything.
She let out a laugh causing the two buckaroos to stop their match of sfw tounge fighting. "Alright alright, enough of the bickering. Let's countinue with our lesson about magic no?"
She said with a wholesome smile...well as wholesome as a mommy vampire could.
Alex flustered a bit as he scratched his head "Oh yeah forgot about that- sorry"
Roxy clapped her hands and the stars in the sky formed an image. It was of four large symbols each with it's unique design.
"These are the four elements of magic and existence, without them our world as we know it wouldn't exist" Roxy started off
"Wind, Fire, Earth, and Water. All living beings have some sort of affinity with these elements, others more so then some." She demonstrated as she used the same spell back then, carrying he 'twins' into the air as a gentle breeze scooped them up from under their seats.
Much to their glee and enjoyment of being mid air, they gave her a nod of understanding as they paid attention..
She snapped her fingers and two other symbols were formed by stars "But, there are also two more elements...Light and Shadows. Most refer to it as the symbol of good and evil, but I prefer to think of it as a constant. Good cannot exist without Evil, And Evil without Good is impossible"
"These elements can be used by all Races, although Races Of Umbra like me have a more easier time using Shadow"
Curious Alex raised his hand "Races of Umbra?" He questioned with a tilt of his head
Roxy smiled at his curiosity "Creatures Of The Dark, Children Of Nyx, yadda yadda yadda. We will talk about religion and beliefs and other Races another time. But that is just the name most people use to refer to Vampires and the such..." She said as she rolled her eyes.
"I won't go into much detail about every single element, but I will give you an idea about it"
Alex and Alexa looked at one another and spoke using their connection
"Aw man I was hoping for an exposition dump-" Alex said a tad bit dissapointed, while Alexa looked relieved "Well I wasn't- let's just ask her what they all mean one by one-" he shrugged and nodded at the same time
"Alright what does Fire mean?" Alexa started off first, causing the Fire Symbol in the sky to get bigger after she said those words
Roxy then spoke in a wise tone of voice "Fire is the symbol of bravery, passion and determination. It is the embers of life that fuels all living beings. All of us have a fire inside, that if it were to be extinguished. Life would have no meaning or point to it" She cryptically said as she summoned a and played with a ball of fire before she crushed it with fist.
The two watched with an excited expression as a little of their pyromanical part of them wanted to watch something else burn... Shaking out from his stupor he asked the next question
"What about Water?"
Roxy smiled as the Water Symbol in the sky got highlighted the same way the last one was. "Water is the symbol of hope, change and intelligence. One of the things that is required to have life, its form ever-changing from one thing to another, solid to gas. It is everywhere"
"Hmmm...seems like this world also has a bit of science too it and not just runned by magic...that's fuckin amazing" Alexa thought as she started to think about all sorts of brand new inventions and ideas she could bring her from her original world too exploit- err I mean to HELP the people and inhabitants of the world yes?.
"Next up is wind-" Roxy stated, without even getting asked as she already knew what was next.
"Wind is the symbol of freedom, free will and perseverance. For it has the power to wear down stone if it is given enough time. It is the very thing that lets the birds rest while they glide through the sky searching for a new place to call home"
"And last but not the least...Earth, the symbol of stability, mindfulness and calm. It is and will be our final resting place when the sand of our hourglass have all fallen. But do not be afraid..."
"As the world will always find a way to make you useful again."
Aight, the elements are literally ATLA. Good to know.
Perhaps, perchance, permaybe
It's called the Cycle of elements, And originated in Chinese Legend. It's Commonly used in fantasy settings, though they usually leave out the 5th Element.
Have you ever played Magic The Gathering? It's ALSO based on the same cycle.(though not as strict)
Put simply, there are Opposing Elements and Complimentary Elements. For example, Fire Opposes Water, and Earth opposes Air, But Air Can Strengthen Fire and Be Strengthened by Water... But opposing Elements Can be Complimentary as well,in a transformative sense. After all, Water Does Douse fire, But if You heat Water you get steam, Which in this system, Is a Combo of Fire, Water, and Air.
It's not JUST ATLA that uses it.
In traditional Cycles, however, we have the 5th element. Which varies Between Metal, spirit, Ether, or Aura, depending on location.
@Darkakuahebi I was specifically referring to the wording used to describe the elements and the traits associated with them.
@merryman32121 still the same thing. EARTH, WATER, FIRE, AIR. it's pretty much constant. Same elements, same Associations with Chi/Ki(body/mind) and emotion.
The reason being, the creators of ATLA, And its universe, Based Much of The series lore on martial arts, Including Jiu-jitsu, Taekwondo, Kung-fu, and Many others... most of which ALSO use the Elemental Cycle in their teachings.
And at the core of those elements are The Yin and the Yang, Evil and Good... (this is Taoism)
So this story actually follows ot much closer than ATLA. Because it includes the Mortal Elements(Light and Dark, etc) and Core Elements (Earth,Fire,Wind,Water)
It all traces back to the same root.
@Darkakuahebi You're bery smort man, me caveman brain didn't even think about this XD I just thought it would be a simple and yet fun magic system to use. Hell I spent a few days racking my brain to make a unique system but gave up halfway
@WinzumZimZam when you get an interest in martial arts and Asian Mythology at a young age, you learn things... (I Blame Power Rangers, mostly. And Pokémon. And Digimon.)
But yeah... it's IMPOSSIBLE to really make a "unique" magic system. They're all elemental or mathematics based(the latter being TERRIBLE for novels, but okay for Anime/manga) and end up with a bit of Sameness.
Even if they use more than 4 or 5 elements. Still the same Root. Either An Element Cycle or Mathematical Equation(usually in the form of coding)... the only Third option is "IMAGINATION" Based magic... but that makes characters too OP Way too Fast.(don't beleive me? Read "I said make my abilities average"... or watch the anime, but it only covers the first few volumes. Mile is DISTINCTLY Op, And the magic system? God-created Nanobots that respond to Willpower and mental imagery. The people are unaware of this, but SHE is a reincarnator who wanted abilities that were "Average fir that world". She got it. The Admin-god Granted her abilities that were the Average... between the weakest creature, a beetle, and the Strongest, an Elder dragon... Compared to humans, she's a WMD. It's a great Series. Got an official translation now, too.)