[quote=@Nimda]
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Yeah, we use it for that sort of stuff too. Nothing ritualistic though.

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Nothing at all? How’d you manage that?
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It stems from several things, and it’s historically disputed since there’s no officially agreed-upon reason. It’s most likely either due to old teachings that stem from the mystical side of the Elements, or understanding of their destructive power and what it would do in the event of any civil war.