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Elemental Current Foundational

Light

Light is the element of clarity, illumination, and purity.

Strong into Ethereal 1.15× → Use this matchup to increase outgoing damage.
Reduced into Miasma 0.85× → This matchup reduces outgoing damage.
Native attunement 1.05× A skill sharing a native Current with its creature receives this modifier.
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Species carrying Light

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Vattenfira Ranged pressure and resource control
Field interpretation

What this Current means in the world

Light is the element of clarity, illumination, and purity. It was born when the first star ignited in the void, chasing away darkness and revealing form. Found in sacred places, high altitudes, and radiant artifacts, Light governs not only sight but truth, healing, and revelation. It is opposed by Miasma, which seeks to obscure and corrupt, but it complements Ethereal by giving structure to the intangible. Light-based creatures tend to be noble, vigilant, and hard to deceive. Their attacks blind, burn corruption, or reveal hidden threats. In culture, Light is worshipped in temples and feared in secret societies. It is both guide and judgment—revealing what should not be seen. It is invoked in healing rituals, oaths, and purification rites. However, unchecked Light becomes dogma, searing even the innocent. It teaches balance: truth must be tempered with mercy, and not all darkness needs to be banished.

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Ethereal

Ethereal is the element of spirit, dream, and soul essence.

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Miasma

Miasma is the element of corruption, disease, and spiritual pollution.

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