Redsky - Elemental Dualism
The world and lore of Redsky was built entirely around six philosophical archetypes: the six Elements. There are three Chaotic Elements (Fire, Air, and Void) and three Ordered Elements (Water, Earth, and Aether).
They form three dichotomies / spectra:
The Emotional dichotomy (Fire-Water)
The Intellectual dichotomy (Air-Earth)
The Social dichotomy (Void-Aether)
If you want a really deep dive, you can learn more about the elements here: https://www.solar-studios.com/post/the-elements-in-depth
the six elements of Redsky
Fire: It is best for emotions to go unrestrained. Eat what you want to eat. Do what you want to do. Explore the depths of possible experience, and don’t worry about the consequences.
Water: It is best for emotions to be controlled and moderated. Not for the purposes of intellectual or moral / political goals -- but for its own sake. Life is better when you exercise self-discipline, when you find inner-peace and inner-balance.
Earth: It is best for intellectual pursuits to be cautious and certain. Collect evidence over time. Systematically record it and categorize your results. Make slow, and certain gains in knowledge as your scientific understanding of the world expands.
Air: It is best for your mind to be creative and flexible. Consider the full space of possibility. What would be true in virtue of what else. Of how one thought connects to several, and how this web of connectivity changes what you know to be true.
Aether: We must always advocate for the safety and well-being of our group or collective. We all have a responsibility to help and protect each other on both the family and societal level.
Void: The most important priority is preserving liberty and individual freedoms. Individuals should be rewarded in proportion to their talents and contributions, and hence that a just society is one where advancement is based on individual performance.
The elemental spectrum