Elements

An element is one of twelve types of naturally-aligned forces, split into three categories of four elements. A thirteenth "element" exists as a neutral energy, also known as balance, that is not aligned with any of the twelve known elements. Elements are the basis behind most types of magic, a force that is powered by mana.

Element Grouping
All elements (excluding balance) are categorized under one of three elemental categories. Each category contains four elements, with one element serving as central to the three.

Elements of Creation
The elements of creation includes life, earth and water elements, and is centered by the light element. It is figuratively symbolized by the Avatar of Creation.

Elements of Destruction
The elements of destruction includes lightning, dark, and fire elements, and is centered by the dark element. It is figuratively symbolized by the Avatar of Destruction.

Elements of Change
The elements of change includes wind, time and ice elements, and is centered by the magi element. It is figuratively symbolized by the Avatar of Change.

Balance
The balance category reflects the neutral element.

Elemental Affinity
A particular affiliation by a certain dragon breed is termed elemental affinity. All dragons are known to either show a particular affinity to one of the twelve types, or show no specific affinity at all in which case they are designated as neutral.

Mana
Mana is a physical incarnation of a specific element, or in some cases neutral. Mana exists in liquid or crystallized form, and serves as a power source for casting magic of the respective element. Though raw mana is usually refined before use, most magic creatures such as dragons can make use of such mana as is.