Just to add, I don't know how much of an impact this idea has on things, and I'm open to criticism- even as far as scrapping it. I wanted to show how the elements need not be an object. I felt it made sense but if anyone has another idea feel free.
I am a little stuck on the kids being stuck in a story book world, but I'll have a think on it. It made sense at the time, just not sure where to take it.
Incidentally weirdo... Excalibur made the land and the king, one. Food for thought...