i know im not officially part of this rp but maybe i could help with a couple of these things?

[quote]How should the Elementals meet, or generally find out about the Vygorns? Explanation in Nature's Haven? Maybe an Old man lives there, a protector, master of all elements who can teach the new Elementals?[/quote]

maybe there could be some sort of deity whose powers are getting sapped by the vygorns? she could be the one who gives us the vision to go to natures haven. she could give us a run down/explanation of everything. i think it would be fun if we didnt have full control of our powers at first. it could give our characters growth and see how they react throughout the rp.

[quote]How did/do the Elementals acquire their pets and items? Do they get when they first go to Nature's Haven? How do they get there and how do they know where to go? Visions?[/quote]

in final fantasy xiii, the party doesnt get their eidolon until they undergo some sort of emotional hardship or are in grave danger. maybe we could sort of like unlock them as the rp progresses? it would motivate the cast to work on character development and really flesh out our emotions.