In Tenari, individuals can possess anywhere from 1 to 12 elemental affinities. However, the distribution is highly imbalanced—most beings only manifest a few elements naturally, while the full mastery of all twelve is a near-mythical phenomenon. The chances of being born with each number of elements are as follows:
1 element: Extremely rare, with only 2% of individuals having just a single elemental affinity.
2 elements: Slightly more common at 5.5%, often resulting in dual-style specialists.
3 elements: Found in 22% of the population, a balanced and common configuration.
4 elements: The most typical set for the average fighter or mage, with 24% possessing four.
5 elements: Quite frequent among trained individuals, occurring in 43% of the population.
6 elements: Surprisingly very common at 50%, often seen in those with advanced lineage or refined magical potential.
7 elements: Less common again, with 36% managing to control this many.
8 elements: Only 18.2% are known to handle eight elements effectively.
9 elements: Seen in just 14%, often regarded as gifted prodigies or elite bloodlines.
10 elements: A rare sight at 3%, these individuals typically hold significant power or influence.
11 elements: Exceptionally rare at 1%, often surrounded by superstition or divine favor.
12 elements: The legendary full affinity—only 0.000046% of individuals are born with all twelve. These beings are often worshipped, feared, or hunted.
13 elements: Does not exist. Even mana and atom, the newer elements, are considered additional and not part of the natural 12-core elemental spectrum.
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✅ Element Creation Timeline in Tenari
Ancient Era: Original 12 Elements (Primordial)
Created millions or billions of years ago.
These elements formed the base structure of all life and reality in Tenari.
Original 12 Elements:
A. Fire
B. Water
C. Earth
D. Air/Wind
E. Lightning
F. Light
G. Dark
H. Life
I. Death
J. Ice
K. Time
L. Tech
Notes:
Considered the "First Flame" or "World-Root Elements."
Even gods and titans draw power from these 12.
Pure forms of these elements are extremely difficult to control.
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Newer Era: Modern Elements (Post-970 GD)
Mana:
First recorded in 970 GD.
Represents raw magical energy outside elemental structure.
Seen as both a fuel source and an unstable wild element.
Spread through experimentation and magical evolution.
[Redacted]:
First recorded in 1013 GD.
Represents [Redacted] force—both destructive (Redacted) and creative (Redacted).
Rare and feared due to its unpredictable nature.
Only certain high-tech or magically advanced societies study this element seriously.
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Worldview in Tenari
The Original 12 are seen as sacred and unchanging.
Mana and [Redacted] are sometimes viewed as "unnatural" by traditionalists, but they are increasingly accepted.
Individuals with control over Mana or Atom alongside the Original 12 are practically unheard of—such beings would be myth-level rare.