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Water Element

A Study Maker of the Water Element will be required to learn the practical uses, the rituals and the theories of this element and take the Second Grade Test in order to become a Master Elementalis.

Uses:

• Water is used for a great many things, from mundane to arcane. Both Elementalis and non-Elementalis are familiar with the Water Element and its properties, and it is the most popular element to study.

• Besides the typical, Water is used in many rituals of purification, and transformation.

Rituals:

• Ritual of Bathing: A Water Elementalis would use water at the right temperature to remove Earth and other non-bodily substances from their person. This ritual is predominant in those who follow the Principle of Hygiene, which is a minority group.

• Ritual of Wet Purity: A Water Elementalis would consecrate newly created structures and objects with Water before their use. Used only for things that will be in regular contact with humans, such as doorways, wagons, tools, weapons, wells, etc.,; but not roofs, fences, anything made from concrete, etc.,. The general rule is if it is something made for regular use by human hands, then you must consecrate it; if it is built and then left stationary then consecration is not needed.

• Ritual of From One to Another: A Water Elementalis recognizes the transformative aspects of the Water Element and so has devised a ritual which uses water during cooking, training, construction, etc., believing that the presence of water and its application to the subject will aid in whatever task the person is pursuing. For example, during training, the dousing of the body in water is said to transform the person from very warm to very cool and allow them to continue training with more vitality. Another example, for Earth Elementalis who wish to build a garden, by using this ritual daily, they aid in the transformation of the seed into the plant.

Theories:

• Theory of Water as the Transformer Element: Developed by Sage Cer, who noticed how Water would somehow affect any element or object it contacted.

• Principle of Hygiene: Not a very popular aspect of the school in which it was formed. Master Quanvidas stated Water could be used for personal and public hygiene as well as for cleaning living and work spaces.

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