How will the Elements choose their vessels?
The recently deceased humans are chosen by not how they died, but by how they lived. So a sweet, calm, and loving person who's died will be chosen by a related element. They will appear and be judged by the element council, this group of older vessels who gave up their element powers are the ones who pass judgment. If they acquiesce your soul, you are sent back to earth--not as a human but as a vessel to an element.
Who are the Element Council?
EC are old vessels. They are VERY judgmental, old geezers who can't understand the emotions of others. They are wise though, so their knowledge is sought.
Do the main elements have control over the vessel?
While some elements are against others, yes. Due to being passed down, elements alone have emotions. They can fully take control of their human vessel, or be mute.
do the elements live in places separate from humans? do humans know they exist? does contact between two elements create another element or is it when two elements feel strong love for one another?
The elements realm( The Divine Nexus)is a stunning place to visit when you have recently died. Their realm is separated by a gateway to Earth, any element can access it through their powers.
The only way a new element can be born is when both elements are in their natural state. Not necessary to have strong feelings for each other, as long as their vibrate some sort of “ feeling” and the contact is made through a single kiss--a new element is born.
okay this is a bit dumb but are there houses, tailors, bakeries, and things of the like in the elements realm? is there a monetary system or are things just more available to the elementals that are more important?
Elements don't necessarily have homes or a town. Their realm just Consists of the divine nexus. Which holds just the judgment center and meetings. Some elements stay in their natural habitat, as the Earth element would stays in the woods, Wind element sits on clouds. Etc.
Let's say one element got in trouble and needs help, or assistance from another. They would have to go to the elderly council of asshats and request a hearing. But some elements are treated differently then others.
are some people who are elementals from the 80s, Medieval times, and the 1700s or are they all from one time period? can they all understand each other or do language barriers get in the way?
Yes. Elements aren't just powerful orbs, they come from periods of each era. So let's say my guy is from 2003, his element is super old and my guy would have slight visions of the year 1800. Hence those elements can control their vessel. ( This is considered a GOOD thing. The council doesn't need the humans getting out of hand so they try and pick the most feeble humans to control )
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