Elements are main factor of magic.The mage themselves can have an affinity with each elements. For example the mage who has fire affinity can output 125%DMG but mage who don't has it can only output 100%DMG at most
There are 4 basic elements and 2 special elements.
BASIC:
1.wind
2.earth
3.water
4.fire
SPECIAL:
1.light
2.darkness
There are 7 advanced elements(combined elements)
1.wind + earth = mist
2.wind + water = ice
3.wind + fire = lightning
4.earth + water =plant
5.earth + fire =magma
6.water + fire= explosion
7.light + darkness = space
Some races are more suitable to some magic than the other like elves with plant magic and dwarves with fire magic.
Other combination can be done but this is the main combined elements. For example:
Fire + darkness = dark flame
You can combined elements freely that may work or not up to your control over each elements.
Year 2555
-From book elements and combination