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Elemental Influences
With the times changing, and the Mother's influence becoming stronger on the Eternians, many of them began to develop elemental affinities which seemed to be correlated to the crystals growing on their body. In general, the more crystals that an Eternian had, the more elemental affinity they seemed to possess. While this is not always true, it has generally been a trend that was noticed.
It has also been generally noticed that certainly types of big cats seem to have a higher elemental affinity than others. This is clearly not true of all, especially since the rejoining of the prides, but generally one type of species favors on element.
Strength of these abilities tends to vary on each individual, and while every Eternian has an affinity for at least one element, it does not mean that Eternian is able to "control" that element.
Fire
The elemental ability to control fire, and an affinity for heat. Historically, it was seen that fire tended to favor the tiger clan of the Eternians, and it seemed to match their fiery personalities.
In general, those with an elemental affinity for fire tended to be able to survive higher temperatures and climates. The heat of the jungle seemed ideal for them especially in summer time. Those with lesser affinities were able to manipulate embers and flames in small ways, usually able to make fun shapes and shadows, while those who connected more to the spirit of the flame could summon fire from thin air.Water
A needed life blood within the jungle, the elemental ability to control water seemed to come to those Eternians who were more calm and collected. Water seems to have favored the jaguar clan in the past, which came as no surprise given how dexterous the clan was known to be.
Water is a calming element, and those who have this elemental affinity are known to be slightly cooler to the touch. It is noticeable, but often regarded as soothing against the heat of the jungle. Many of those with lower affinities to water can manipulate the already existing currents and pools, and with practice can even guard themselves and others from rain. As their experiences grow, however, those with an affinity for water can draw it up from the recesses of the ground, and even have enough strength to change the courses of rivers and manipulate water into ice.
Air
An unseen, but incredible force, especially within the jungle. The elemental aspect of air presents itself in mysterious ways, and tends to favor those Eternians who enjoy answering questions in riddles or being quite aloof. In general, air has favored the lion clan, and why not? How else would they manage to keep their manes so beautifully fluffy all the time?
Air is a dangerously beautiful force, and those who are gifted with it are often encouraged to undergo a few years of training to make sure they are able to control it. On its base form, the Eternians with an affinity for air seem to have a gentle breeze stirring their manes all the time. However, with just a little practice these individuals are able to create gusts of wind that can stir the underbrush. Historically there have been records of air masters being able to create gales of wind to push away storms, or even control the air currents under them so they can fly. There have also been rumors that they can suck the very air from your lungs.Earth
Historically, those with the earth elemental affiliation were regarded in quite high popularity, simply because they were seen as a blessing to the prides. Earth in general tends to have no preference when it comes to Eternians, but through the split it appeared that the sabertooth clan was mostly favored by earth.
In general, earth is one of the most utilitarian elements. Those with the affinity for earth seem to smell like the grass after a nice jungle rain, and often times they leave no footprints in the underbrush. With this elemental affinity, many Eternians have created bustling and growing gardens, able to manipulate plant life into growing faster, better, stronger, and richer. Those who seem to have the strongest affinities can make a tree grow twelve feet high with only a year of work, and there are even stories throughout history that the saberclan's cliffside home was made by an extremely skilled earth shaper. -
Magical Abilities
Many Eternians have incredibly simplistic magical abilities that are gifted to them through the power of the Mother, and the crystals that grow on their bodies. These magic abilities usually manifest in the form of elemental influences, but can also appear in the form of magic influence. If an Eternian is gifted a magical influence, it is one of the following.
No Eternian has ever had more than one magical influence.
Telepathy - The ability to speak into the minds of others within eyeshot. In extreme cases, some Eternians can read minds of those around them, but can not hide the fact they are reading the minds of others. Often times, Eternians gifted with telepathy will become Shamans or Necromancers, to aid in the death processes.
Precognition - This ability is almost exclusively gifted to those who have an water elemental affinity. Using water or sometimes dreams, some Eternians can see a possible future. This is by no means set in stone, and has often been regarded as incredibly dangerous, because seeing the future could change its course.
Empathy - The ability to feel the emotions of others, and in most cases, influence them. Most Eternians with this ability have to be touching the bare skin of someone they are influencing or want to influence, and this may not always work, especially in the case of strong emotions.
Illusion - Eternians gifted with illusion are able to create harmless sounds and shapes as if they are really there. These illusions are never real, and are often small, such as the size of a child.
Enchantment - Extremely lucky Eternians have the ability to influence the magic around them and focus this magic into items, such as armor, weapons, or even jewelry. These enchantments are usually not incredibly powerful or long lasting in nature, but are still quite coveted.