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Elementally-attuned golems are, by their very nature, creations
of another outside force. Though usually crafted by mages to
do a certain task over and over, it is not unheard of to encounter
a golem formed by an elemental itself in order to aid in the
protection of its domain. In the latter case, the area wherein
the golem has formed is doubtlessly an area of intense elemental
and often magical forces, so tread lightly. Golems are, for
the most part, brainless and set on the task they were intended
to do. They will do this without thought for anything but the
task itself, and will mindlessly carry it out until they are
destroyed, instructed by their masters to cease, or are overpowered
by another force versed in the arts of golems. It is here that
we must note that elemental golems are never the pure embodiment
of the Planes as elementals are - rather, they are created,
whether by an elemental or a mage, they are always created.
They are a mixture of both the residual power of the Prime Elemental
Planes and the elemental power of our own world. This is always
the case when it comes to dealing with golems based upon a particular
element, no matter the origins or power of their creator.
Elementals
Elementals
of the 1st Echelon are more likely to be seen as magical animals,
as they possess a rudimentary intelligence and do act with
what can be classified as a will of their own. They are usually
seen only in areas of elemental power where they manifest,
and may be quite hostile when something not of their element
enters the place of their "birth". The only constant
among elementals of the 1st Echelon is that they harbor a
deep love for whatever place spawned them. They can be influenced
partially by those practiced in elemental lore and greatly
influenced by elementals of their own nature that are of higher
power.
1st Echelon elementals are somewhat common, though usually
unnoticed by most due to their very nature. Due to the inexact
trickling of powers through an elemental nexus, it is thought
that the smallest bits of this energy manifest as an elemental
of the 1st Echelon, even though most nexuses have more than
enough energy to bring the spark of animation to a being of
higher power. It is also not unprecedented for an elemental
of the 1st Echelon to absorb power over time and thus be counted
among those of the 2nd Echelon. Note that Composite Elementals
are nonexistent in this classification, due to the fact that
the power to merge the energy of differently-attuned elemental
nexuses is so great that the resulting elemental formed would
be counted among the 2nd Echelon.
Some specific qualities of each elemental are listed below.
Fire
While fire elementals in general are
among the most chaotic and destructive elementals, those
of the 1st Echelon tend to be far more docile than their
more powerful kin. Often described as flames no smaller
than that of a candle and no bigger than a common campfire,
they tend to be quite shy as they cannot manifest in a
powerful form. Additionally, study of the fire elementals
of the 1st Echelon points that they are among the most
quick-witted of their type, this may be due to fire's
natural urge to consume being suppressed out of need to
survive until they become greater in power. Most all fire
elementals need a source to sustain themselves, so you
will seldom find one outside of a volcano or other source
of heat.
Earth
Earth elementals of the 1st Echelon are
one of the rarest sights anyone might see. Often retreating
to the depths of the earth itself, little is known about
them. Like all elementals of earth, they are undoubtedly
wise in the ways of the world, but tend to leave themselves
out of affairs of the surface, content to reside forever
within the rock that breathed some semblance of life into
them. They are usually found at the base of mountains
or within them, however, there have been reports of others
being found within hills.
Water
Water elementals of the 1st Echelon tend
to be more commonly seen than their counterparts, many
have attributed them a playful nature, like that of dolphins,
and it is not uncommon to see one or even groups of them
swimming alongside a ship for extended periods of time.
They have been known to venture on land every once in
a great while, and this may be due to their inquisitive
nature. They tend to dwell near the coast or in rivers
and lakes.
Air
Air elementals of the 1st Echelon differ
from those of greater power in that they only take the
form of gentle currents of wind. They are generally reclusive
and are practically invisible unless they manifest themselves
cloaked in mist. They are quite content to travel the
skies unhindered, and will rarely take notice of what
is beneath them.
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Elementals
of the 1st Echelon are more likely to be seen as magical animals,
as they possess a rudimentary intelligence and do act with
what can be classified as a will of their own. They are usually
seen only in areas of elemental power where they manifest,
and may be quite hostile when something not of their element
enters the place of their "birth". The only constant
among elementals of the 1st Echelon is that they harbor a
deep love for whatever place spawned them. They can be influenced
partially by those practiced in elemental lore and greatly
influenced by elementals of their own nature that are of higher
power.