Concordia reassembled Aera's Archers in the Desert. A Weekend had passed since their previous lesson.
"I have taught you everything you need to know about the Aura Of Earth. Today, I will be commencing your lessons into the Fields Of Earth. Unlike the Aura Of Earth that focuses primarily on the Life Energy that exists within all Living Beings, the Fields Of Earth focus on Living Beings and their interaction with their Environment or simply put, the Terrains they inhabit" Concordia said.
The Archers appeared to pay close attention.
"The first thing you should know about the Fields Of Earth is that every type of Terrain on the Earth is subject to an element or a combination of elements of some sort. Depending on the type and combination of the Elements, the Terrain may develop the ability to yield what is referred to as a 'Fruit'. These Fruits yielded by the Terrain may be enhanced versions of basic elements present in the Terrain that have been combined by the Terrain for a specific purpose" Concordia explained.
"I see, so a Fruit is basically the result of the conversion of basic elements within a particular terrain" Mei realized.
"Exactly, having said that, there are Six Major Types Of Fruits, Seven Major Applications Of Each Type Of Fruit when considered in alignment with their Elements and Four Major Types Of Healing Fruits. Having said that, the Major Function Of A Fruit is to produce and sustain the Life Of A Living Being however when a Fruit is utilized out of context or utilized in a manner that defies its purpose, it saps the Life Of A Living Being and can ultimately kill that Living Being. In that sense it can be said that the Elements Of Generation or Life Giving Elements exist primarily as a result of everything being used for its designed purpose and being in its rightful place whereas the Elements Of Destruction or the Life Stealing Elements come into being when anything is used out of context, utilized in a manner that defies its purpose or is out of its rightful place" Concordia explained.
"I see" Mimi realized what Concordia was getting at.
"Now we can get to the heart of the matter. The First Type Of Fruit is called a Protein. Proteins aid in the Formation of Structures within Living Beings, enhance Growth and can cause Wounds to Heal by triggering Cellular Regeneration. Needless to say, they can aid in Cellular Generation, the Formation Of Tissues, Organs and Organ Systems and can aid the recovery of these when they are damaged.
The Second Type Of Fruit is referred to as a Carbohydrate which is a combination of the elements of Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen. This Type Of Fruit exists to aid in the production, storage and release of Energy within the Body Of A Living Being during Respiration. Most Sugars and Starchy Foods fall into this category of Fruit.
The Third Type of Fruit is called a Lipid and can exist either as a Fatty Compound or as an Oil. These also exist to supply Energy to the Body. Their alternate function is to regulate the Temperature of a Living Being by generating insulating sheaths of fat within the Living Being's Body that prevent rapid Heat Loss.
The Fourth Type Of Fruit is Water. Water acts as the Medium within the Body in which all biochemical reactions such as Digestion, Excretion and Absorption Of Nutrients take place. Simply put, the ability of Water to act as a Universal Solvent or to act as a Solution for most Elemental Substances is the major reason it is vital to sustaining life. Water aids in the regulation of Body Temperature, acts as a Lubricant for the Joints in the Body Of A Living Being thus enhancing motion and also acts as a Medium Of Transportation for Nutrients within the Body Of A Living Being.
The Fifth Type Of Fruit is referred to as a Mineral. These possess specific functions and come in wide varieties. Depending on the combination of Mineral Elements, it may aid the Body in a specific way by aiding a particular Organ, type of Tissue, Cell or Organ System. Failure to consume this type of Fruit inevitably results in a Debilitating Status Effect.
The Sixth and Final Type Of Fruit is referred to as a Vitamin. These are required to aid metabolic processes and to maintain good health. They boost immunity to Pathogens and can prevent Disease. Failure to consume this category of Fruit renders the Living Organism prone to Pathogens and Disease" Concordia explained.
The Archers listened closely.
"Having said this, every type of Fruit aligns with a Specific Element and as such can be sorted according to the Type Of Element they align with as well as the Application that Element achieves in the Body Of A Living Being. For instance, Fruits that speed up Metabolism and by implication heat up the Body Of A Living Being are collectively referred to as Fire Element Fruits. Lipids fall into this Category.
Fruits that enhance Energy Release by aiding Respiration are collectively termed Wind Element Fruits.
Fruits that increase the Mass Of A Living Being and act to strengthen Muscles, Bones and the Framework Of A Living Being as well as to generate Blood Cells are collectively termed Earth Element Fruits.
Fruits that influence the process of Ageing, that can speed up, slow down or reverse this process are termed Time Element Fruits.
Fruits that act to reduce the Metabolism Rate Of A Living Being thus acting to reduce its Temperature are collectively termed Water Element Fruits.
Fruits that have the ability to influence the Nervous System Of Living Beings, that can enhance Brain and Neurone Activity thereby increasing or decreasing alertness are collectively termed Lightning Element Fruits.
Finally, Fruits that have the capacity to affect the Senses Of A Living Being, that can enhance and alter the Perception, Reality and State Of Consciousness Of A Living Being are collectively termed Light Element Fruits" Concordia explained.
The Archers reflected on her words.
"This brings me to the Four Major Types Of Healing Fruits. All Fruits that exist perform one or a combination of Healing Functions. As such they are classified as Stimulants, Sedatives/Tranquilizers, Anaesthetics and Hallucinogens.
Stimulants as the name implies act to speed up or raise activity in the Nervous System Of A Living Being and thus act to enhance alertness and activity.
Sedatives or Tranquilizers on the other hand exist to slow down or reduce activity in the Nervous Systems Of Living Beings and as such have the capacity to reduce alertness and activity.
Anaesthetics exist to suppress Neurones in the Body that transmit Pain and thus exist to numb Pain within the Body Of A Living Being.
That brings me to Hallucinogens. Hallucinogens exist to affect the Perception, Senses, State Of Consciousness and Reality Of Living Beings" Concordia said.
The Archers paid close attention.
"Finally, this is what you should know. Just as each element can act as either an amplifier or nullifier for another element, each type of Fruit can act as an amplifier or nullifier for another type of Fruit. For instance, just as Fire and Wind can combine to generate a Storm, Fire Element Fruits that generate Energy when combined with Wind Element Fruits that trigger Energy Release can enhance the Mental State Of A Living Being.
On the other hand, when two or more incompatible Fruits are combined, they may result in the generation of poisonous substances referred to as Toxins" Concordia concluded the lesson.
"Interesting. Thanks for the lesson Concordia" the Archers said gratefully.
"Rest for now and take some time to mull this over" Concordia said.
With that, the lesson came to an end.