Four elements roleplay idea I had

Would this be a little like avatar the last airbender? Just trying to get an idea here? Also has there been any mixing between the kingdoms? I assume it might be forbidden but that could result in a mix of magics.

Ok so is it more medieval fantasy? I am sorry I have so many questions.

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I was thinking of large gemstones. Like- Water would have a giant pearl. I was also at first thinking of making something like visions from Genshin Impact where each person carries their power source but if I wanted to do that I would start a Genshin Impact roleplay lmao.

In terms of tensions, I was thinking like... one of the kingdoms trying to assert themselves as more powerful OR the kingdoms recovering from a large crisis and trying to get everything back together, but some kingdoms just don't want help

I'd make a Genshin rp if the game actually had a clear ending but that's nowhere in sight lol XD

Honestly, I really like that idea. I was thinking that early on one of the Guardians would die leaving their apprentice, who is still young, to take over for them.

Genshin is only 3 regions into its 7 region world so :')

I think maybe the fire-representing kingdom that I'm calling Majelist would have made threats a few decades ago. They have new rulers now but I'm thinking that the princess/prince would be supportive of more power.

The general plot would revolve around the Guardians, Royal Families, and nobility, with some lower-class people too

The region for the element Dendro is probably coming soon :')

I don't have many ideas for the cultures yet but I do have the names of the kingdoms

Fire: Majelist
Earth: Sonmure
Water: Azurial
Air: Zephyrus

I was thinking of giving the elements different names. I also have sub-elements written down. I can definitely come up with cultures but if you have any ideas just tell me!

I don't mind questions lol

Me too lol. I've always loved writing lore for stories and stuff like that.
That's basically how the elements work too yeah! There would be people who only use ice despite being able to use water since it's their element and the same thing with other elements with their different sub-elements!
I'd love to hear any ideas you have

World building is always a fun thing to do.

Okay, that's really cool. It makes sense that some/most people may want to focus training with their subelement more as opposed to the main element, especially I'd

I like the idea of Majelist being industrial based. A thirst for progression and innovation could fit with the heir wanting more power too.

I have no idea if you planned for each nation to be a traditional monarchy where each kingdom is ruled by the oldest child of the previous ruler, but I have some other ideas.
- The kingdom is divided into smaller territories, each one being ruled by another individual kind of like states. The leaders of the smaller territories help make decisions and can give their own input into a situation, but the main ruler has the final say.
- The next monarch is chosen by the guardian or religious leaders when the time comes.
- The children (and maybe even nieces and nephews) of the ruler have to go through a series of tests/trials in order to inherit the crown. Maybe certian individuals could also take part or challenge the monarch for the throne.
- A mix of nobles, religious leaders, and average joes are voted upon and form a council that help the monarch make decisions.

Water
- Series of islands (so like an archipelago I guess) with the largest island being the capital
- Uses sea trade and has a strong navy
- Exports dyes from sea snails, mollusks, tropical flowers, etc. and has a thriving seafood market
- Diet is mostly seafood and farming of tropical plants
- Underwater cities?

Earth
- They use the land, both underground and above ground
- Extensive mining, so they export a ton of minerals, metals, and gemstones
- Wear a lot of gemstones and precious metals due to mining
- Underground cities?
- As Ember suggested, maybe they're strongly into agriculture

Air (Don't have a lot of ideas for them, sorry)
- Live high up in the mountains, perhaps a bit more isolationist
- Floating cities?

Fire
- As suggested, they could be more interested in I dustrialization and therefore trade new technology?
- Maybe they strive for perfection?
- Live in a desert/grassland/dry shrub land

Oh cool! Probably should've asked about the kingdoms before I posted similar ideas, but oh well. Makes sense that there would be nobles who rule over smaller regions, though.

I have some character ideas, but nothing really planned.

Anyway, what would the other gemstone sources be for the other nations? Also, how does someone become a guardian?

Okay, good to know.

I think the gemstones work, even if it seems a bit basic, though I like the thought of each of them being encased/surrounded by the main element.

Also, what did you have in mind for each kingdom in terms of like environment,military stuff, and all that? You mentioned you had similar ideas to what I posted.

I like the sound of all that. As you noted, some of our ideas overlapped. I also love that all the Guardians are pretty much living in caves. How much contact do they have with people? Or do Guardians mostly keep to themselves?

Also, to quickly summarize everything, decades ago (what at least twenty to thirtyish years?) Majelist made some sort of threat to the other kingdoms. Now, the current princess is interested in gaining more power, so the threat looms again.

Those poor Guardian's. Sounds like rough business, though works in the favor of the fire guys. And pretty much for anyone in the royal family who wants to use the name of their respective Guardian to their advantage.

Cool, sounds good!

Is there anything else you want to go over or that needs to be discussed?

Oh, haha sounds good.