The Elemental Balance is a natural force that gives beings and types of Magic of a certain magical affinity a certain weakness and strength for an opposing weakness, creating a circle of power so no one can ever become more powerful than another. Air corrodes earth. Earth absorbs water. Water extinguishes fire. And fire grows with air. However, it should be noted that if opposing elements do meet in combat that the 'stronger' element will never automatically win. Overall talent and strength depict the winner of any situation, combatant or not.