Conflict: The balance of elements is threatened because someone is trying to control them, causing chaos. The protagonist must unite the elements or restore balance. Maybe each element has a guardian animal or spirit they need to find.
Let me brainstorm some elements. The name has four words: Top, 4, top, io. Maybe it's a place with levels or layers? Or perhaps it's connected to the number four. Maybe the planet has four main regions or four main cities.
Let me structure the story outline. Start with the protagonist in ordinary circumstances, then a call to adventure. They meet allies or guides, face challenges in each region, confront the antagonist, and resolve the conflict by uniting the elements.
Characters: A young protagonist, maybe someone from a humble background who discovers a secret. A mentor figure or a mysterious guide. Antagonist could be someone seeking power from the elements.
In a climactic battle atop the Lucepaths, Malakar merges fire and shadow, melting parts of Zephyria and Glaciara. Lira activates the Guardian’s Crown, fusing all four elements into a blinding light that dispels the void. Malakar is consumed by his hubris. The Crown’s final test is selfless—Lira must relinquish her control over the elements to restore their natural balance. She chooses to shatter the Crown, scattering its essence into the cosmos. The Lucepaths reignite, and the elements return to their guardianship.
Twists: Perhaps the protagonist has a special heritage tied to the elements. Or the antagonist has a personal connection to the story.
Setting details: Descriptive environments for each of the four regions. Volcanic, glacial, forest, and maybe a desert or tech-based region if mixing sci-fi. Each with unique cultures and challenges.