This description is pretty long and basically explains the workings of magic and examples of what each Element entails power-wise. If there are taboo acts, they will be listed; if one practices these uses of magic, The Council will take action.

Spirit
All Elements of magical basis stem from Spirit. It is through the manifestation of one's spiritual power in the physical world that magic is created; it is the cornerstone, the essence of magic.

Decay
This power is tapped by Necromancers, as well as those who erode strength, drain energy, and utilize diseases. Special link to Time.

Illusion
Illusions are made by tricking any of the senses; they can have the target thinking they are on fire, underwater, or any other number of things. Special link to Lightning; often coupled with Water.

Time
There are three divisions of Time: Past, Present, and Future. Often a person who uses Time in magic can only master one of the three. A user of Time may be able to freeze it, speed it up to accelerate the growth of living things, rewind it to unblock a route, or otherwise distort it. Special relation to Space.
Taboo: Aging one part of a person's body until it is dead

Space
Teleporting people, places, and objects are this power's forte. People who use this power generally use it to Summon creatures since lethal use of this power is unpleasant. Special relation to Time.
Taboo: Teleporting an organ out of its owner's body

Water
Water comes in different forms - liquid, vapour (steam/mist), and solid (ice). Some people can manipulate and/or generate all three, or just one or two. Opposed by Fire.
Taboo: Freezing blood; bursting blood vessels or puncturing organs

Air
Also known as "Wind", users of Air can generate cyclones and fierce winds. Opposed by Earth.
Taboo: Bursting a person's lungs; depriving them of oxygen until they suffocate

Animation
The Power of Movement, Animation can make the dead rise, statues move, and buildings rearrange themselves. It also applies to the restriction of movement.
Taboo: Halting the movement of blood; causing a person to die of starvation or dehydration by stopping their movements

Flora
Those in tune with Floral abilities can "speak" with plants, boost their growth, and more. Sunlight generally strengthens this power. Special relation to Fauna.
Taboo: Causing any consumed seeds to grow

Lightning
Lightning often comes with other storm-based abilities, though having Lightning magic by itself is not unheard of. People with Lightning magic are often called "lightning rods" due to their tendency to unconcsiously draw lightning to themselves. A specialized use for Lightning magic is manipulating a person's brain waves in order to make them see things or move their limbs. Special link to Illusion.
Taboo: Frying a person's brain

Fauna
The power of connectivity to animals. Powers include ability to speak with animals and shapeshifting. It's an added bonus to Summoners to be attuned to this Element. Special relation to Flora.

Earth
Rocks, minerals (including gemstones) and soil are governed by Earth. People with this ability are often hired to seek out precious metals and stones, though the employer is careful never to cross a person who can cause the very earth to open up and swallow a person whole. Opposed by Air.

Fire
Highly dangerous and unpredictable, the Fire Element is difficult to control. Very few can generate it. Opposed by Water.

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