The following day, Ciella and I met at the Park in our Peristylium once more.
"I'm here San" Ciella greeted me.
"Hope you had a good night's rest" I greeted.
"I did" Ciella said.
"Well today, I'll be explaining to you the traits of Fire" I said.
"I'm listening" Ciella said.
"The first thing you should know is that Fire is predominantly divided into Four Major Categories. To each of these categories, there is a unique or distinct colour for the Flame as well as a distinct meaning, significance and connotation. Each of these categories also have their own unique properties and functions" I explained.
Ciella seemed to be paying close attention.
"The Four Major Categories Of Fire are what my Dad explained in the tutorial that defined the goals of this level of the game. The first category of Fire is called 'The Crimson Fire Of Vitality'. The second is called 'The Blue Flame Of Fortitude'. The third is called 'The Golden Blaze Of Purification' and the fourth is called 'The Black Inferno Of Destruction'" I explained.
Ciella paid close attention.
"I'll start with the 'Crimson Fire Of Vitality'. This Flame is also known as 'The Fire Of Life' and its predominant trait is 'Warmth'. This 'Warmth' is one of the greatest forces needed to sustain Life and it is an ideal form of Balance between 'Heat' and 'Cold'. Plants need this Warmth for Survival. Without it, the Earth would be barren and desolate. Animals and Humans depend on Plants who use this Warmth as a means to grow, develop and bear fruit which they depend on for survival. Within the Human Body as well as that of animals, their Warmth is circulated by the Blood so 'Warmth' and 'Blood' go hand in hand which is why mammals are termed 'Warm-Blooded' and why both elements are popularly known to connote 'Life'. The Crimson Fire Of Vitality is also known as the Fire Of Life and is also associated with 'Will' and 'Legacy' hence the expression 'to pass one's Will on'. The expression 'to pass Will' on to another person signifies the passing on of Legacy. It can be associated with Parenthood when Parents raise their Children to become the people they wish for them to be so in a sense it is also the ability to pass one's thoughts, feelings and 'Spirit' on to another person" I explained.
"Whoa! That's really...something" Ciella exclaimed in awe and then she seemed to have a slightly nostalgic smile on her face. "Go on" she said.
I smiled.
"The second category of flame is 'The Blue Flame Of Fortitude' and its major property is 'Agitation'" I explained.
"Agitation? How?" Ciella asked.
"First I must inform you that regardless of the Four Major Categories Of Flame, Flame is predominantly associated with Fortitude" I explained.
Ciella nodded.
"The Major Property Of 'The Blue Flame Of Fortitude' is 'Agitation'. This property is exhibited when heat is applied to atoms and molecules. When this occurs, the atoms are agitated and begin to move much quicker than usual which is one of the reasons Warm Food decays much quicker than Cold Food. The Blue Flame Of Fortitude is thus also known as 'The Catalyst Flame'. It is the Flame that fuels 'Transition'. You'll notice that positive changes in the Real World are often brought about by brave people who served to fuel positive change" I said.
"Fuel?" Ciella wondered.
"Exactly, pay attention to the expression. The 'Blue Flame Of Fortitude' or 'The Catalyst Flame' is termed as such because of the 'Transition' it can bring about. Even in the Elemental Balance, when Heat acts in the presence of Wind, a gentle breeze can be transformed into a Storm. Heat is also how the Rain Cycle begins. The first part of the cycle involves the evaporation of Water on the Ground or on the Earth. Heat can also alter currents of Wind thus determining how strong or weak the currents are. This Heat is also one of the predominant factors in flotation. When Gases are heated, the agitation of their atoms causes them to become lighter than when they are cooled which is why boiling occurs in heated liquids. One of the reasons for the bubbling motion is the heated atoms attempting to escape from the liquid into the surrounding air. Finally, this Heat can be utilized to amplify motion through propulsion" I explained to Ciella.
"This sounded very technical" Ciella said.
I nodded.
"Next in line is 'The Golden Blaze Of Purification'. This 'Blaze' is also known as 'The Blaze Of Refinement'" I said.
"'The Blaze Of Refinement?'" Ciella wondered.
I nodded.
"Yes, you can observe its properties in the purification of mineral ores. When this Blaze is applied to ordinary objects, the objects its effect is exerted upon are refined and become very valuable. For instance, ordinary earthen ores when refined via this Blaze are transformed into precious metals and things of the like. This Blaze is a combination of both 'Light' and 'Fire'. Like the Crimson Flames Of Vitality, it possesses healing properties as well which include but are not limited to the regeneration of Living Cells which is why and how Plants need 'Sunlight' for Photosynthesis. The word 'Photo' is the word for Light but this Light is generated by the 'Sun' which is fiery in nature so it's a combination of 'Light' and 'Warmth' and can heal almost any form of debilitation. Its major trait is 'Moderation' or 'Balance'. The 'Light' aspect of this Blaze signifies 'The Vision to identify Need, or to identify Problems, Debilitation or Curses'. The 'Flame' aspect of this Blaze signifies 'The Fortitude to withstand Debilitation' which is why the Elements are divided into two Major Categories. I'll get to that later but the property of the 'Golden Blaze Of Purification' to generate Light which dispels Darkness is the reason it is also known as 'The Healing Blaze' and is believed to possess the power to cure almost any form of Debilitation" I explained.
"That's a really cool element" Ciella said.
"Do you understand what I've said so far?" I asked.
"I do understand though I might need to review the details. I'll probably have to ask Arlene to compile some notes for me with Christopher when we're in the Real World" Ciella said.
"While we're playing the Game, I'll simply add it to your Bloodline Limits so that you can review it at any time" I said.
"Thanks" Ciella said with a smile.
"The final category of Flame is 'The Black Inferno Of Destruction'. It is a flame type born out of an unrestrained and undisciplined application of Flame. It is difficult to contain it and once it starts to burn, great destruction follows almost every time. This Flame Type has no allies but harms both the target it is inflicted upon as well as the one who utilizes it which is the reason for the saying amongst Dream Knights that goes 'when negativity is predominantly focused into the development of a Sigil, it transforms into a cursed weapon with the ability to inflict Debilitating Stats upon its user'. The Elements as I said earlier are divided into Two Major Categories. The Lightside Elements are known as Elements Of Generation. These are Elements known for their ability to give and sustain Life as well as to Create. The Darkside Elements are known as the Elements Of Destruction. These are Elements with the power to take away Life and to Destroy. Every Element possesses the ability to do both to an extent. White Light can be diffracted into multiple spectrums each with a unique colour. The fusion of all colours can also result in the colour Black but Brightness and Darkness are antithetical to one another and cannot simultaneously occupy the same space which is why the Golden Blaze, an expression of the Brightness Of Flame can nullify the Debilitating Effects of The Black Inferno, an expression of the Darkness Of Flame" I explained to Ciella.
"Choice huh? When you explain things like that I have a newfound appreciation for my name" Ciella said with a smile.
"I'm glad to hear that" I said.