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I think we have plenty of deities now... I might consider removing the goddess of time, because as cool as I find her temple and character, nobody will have much reason to call on her or visit her. Also, we have a god of fire, a god of fury and magma, and god of destruction. Isn't that redundant? I think so. I would think all four of those traits could be summed up in one god.

By the way I was thinking about earth and their powers. If people had castles build at a location (or really any kind of fortification) the only kingdom at the moment (if people play them poorly) that could decimate those defenses would be earth. All the other kingdom would have to do the usual siege stuff. If we have an Orin in earth, all they are going to have to do is cause a massive earthquake and the castle would/could be flattened ending any conflict or battle in that area in a matter of a few posts.

Basically, what I am trying to say is, we might want to let people know that they are not god like with their powers, and that to take down a wall, they would have to chuck rocks at it or some other attack that doesn't directly affect the wall itself. I just want to balance things out, for even fire can't take out a castle easily, nor air or water as far as I can tell.

If people are confused, let me know so I can try to explain what I'm saying better.
~Nathien Bloodguard

Considering that almost all those options you listed would normally require a large group, and a lot of power and or time, I would still be more cautious with earth. If an earth mage thinks hes all big and bad, he himself could bring down a good section of the wall. A castle should be able to survive a hurricane or a tornado if thrown at it, and as for the sea water, that would really only work if they had a sea to draw upon. Rain would be a better example, but that would likely affect morale of enemies more then fortification. Air would be trick and still require more then one air elementalist, and a castle is a big place that is open topped. It would take a lot of effort to bubble that up good enough. Fire might be able to heat the walls, but that would be a lot of effort still. And to get it to the point where it would harm the occupants would require a whole lot of power. Castles tend to be cool and moist because of the stones. They also tend to be well irrigated to protect the stone, so weather wouldn't affect it. They are strong enough to survive a cannon blast (along with an angel slope to help deflect it), so it should and could survive the hurricane or tornado. Earthquakes have been known to flatten cities, and could very likely take down a castle in a matter of moments. It is really the only reason why I potentially worry about it.

Wow, I think I wrote to much this time, but I'm just expressing my concern that we might see an unfair advantage ahead of time. Also on a note of water, we might want to have some tech in underwater exploration then so the other countries have a chance (like say a suit of armor made from fish scales that allow the wearer to breath underwater...)

Also I agree on a limiter for elemental powers. It would help level the playing field. A non elementalist should have a likely a chance at victory as an elementalist. It might require resourcefulness but it should be there. (The only real exception should be the prince/princess, or high prince/princess if you have such a thing. The high prince/princess would be like the kingdom's king or queen...)
Well just ideas again.
~Nathien

Wholehearted agreement here, players should be capped in their capabilities I believe, and nobody should win a battle against a prince or princess without some kind of dirty trick.

well I suppose that makes sense. It doesn't really make a character stronger just because they were born royalty.

About the Deities:
Don't go overboard
if they seem redundant get rid of one
Phae's will stay though because he did make it ages ago (I saw it)

About the Prince/Princesses and fighting abilities:
They actual fighting skills should be based on how skilled they are, yes
however, (and I should have explained this more) the reason THAT they are ROYALTY is because they're born more in tune with the element that they rule.
Example: When the elementals were basically wiped off the face of the planet, a few remained. And those few never lost the ability, and over the decades became much more intune, and it's genetic. So each generation the intuneness became greater. Because they were so intune, that's why they are considered royalty. They are the most intune with their element.
However, not everyone actively practices it, so that might also be a factor.

Is there anything else I should have added to?

Wait, if the elementalists were hunted to near extinction before, why would they rise to positions of royalty and nobility? Wouldn't that just cause another backlash and the normals would start hunting them again? It's like a known mutant getting elected president in X-Men. confused

I'm just wondering is all.

Also, I thought Light and dark elementalists coming back was going to be an additional result of that Atlantis quest you were on.

Eh, don't worry about it, I was just curious. Some background helps to shape the future. I never knew about the previous storyline.

It kinda works out. Across the character roster there isn't a single angel, 2 vampires, and like one hybrid creature, who has no animal components to him.