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Great
Elementals are a degree of their own. They are, without a doubt,
the most powerful of their kin outside of the Prime Elemental Planes.
When they call, all those beneath them will follow. When they anger,
all others beneath them anger. They are the most pure embodiment
of their element to be found outside of the Prime Planes themselves.
They are among the most varied of their classification, and are
often attributed a name by those who are witness to their influence.
This usually leads the named Great Elemental to regard those with
bemusement, as they often take on their own name in a language of
their own that is nearly unpronounceable to anyone. While they are
powerful, they will normally only stay in a localized area and never
venture further. This has lead to some primitive bands of civilization
attributing them as local gods or spirits, but the educated know
better. While they hold an awe-inspiring amount of power among their,
for lack of a better word, home, it is found that it diminishes
significantly if they venture away. There is a theory behind why
this might happen: As with the elementals of the 3rd Echelon, Great
Elementals are quite ancient due to their existence, and they are
like any other in regards to the basic principles of elemental beings.
However, it is thought that because they have lived so long in
a general area, they become intrinsically attuned to their surroundings
and the flows of elemental power within. This would give them incredible
control and power over their element, and also account for their
extreme rarity - most places change over time, thus their source
of power may be extinguished.
Elementals
Fire
Great Elementals of fire are a sight no one should
ever wish to see. They possess an intelligence and a
drive for destruction that is unmatched by any but the
cursed undead. They are more scrutinous than any of
their kind, and have a haughtiness about them and a
blind cruelty to those not of the flame.
Great Fire Elementals of Note
Avregol While wandering around the volcano on Teras Island,
Avregol's forms shift between those of a towering pillar
of flames and a dark fiery-robed figure. The mannerisms
of this particular Great Elemental have lead scholars
to label it as male.
Once thought to be no more than a story told to children
as a warning against straying far from the village at
night, Avregol's existence was recently confirmed to
be more than a mere rumor. The volcano on Teras Island
overshadowing the dwarven mining colony of Kharam-Dzu
surged with new activity, and creatures born of flame
flowed down its slopes to attack the town. Like most
Fire Elementals, Avregol takes a harsh view of those
who are not 'of the flame' as his kind is, and sought
to scour the Isle clean of all other living things.
Using the intense focal power of the volcano to increase
his own energy, he was able to cause vast destruction
during his time of greatest strength.
Whispered tales and legends around Kharam-Dzu's taverns
suggest that it was Avregol himself that originally
created the island. The veracity of these tales may
never be confirmed, as when the Great Fire Elemental
does appear, he rarely speaks, choosing to either incinerate
those who find him or observe from a distance in dignified
silence.
Cingh Little is known about this Great Fire Elemental,
however, there currently is research and study going
into this elemental that will perhaps surface at another
date.
Earth
Great Elementals of earth have been said to manifest
as entire mountains of rock, and it is clear that they
could do so if they wish. They are unmoving, for the
most part, barely taking any concerns than the thoughts
that slowly drift through their minds. It is very, very
hard to disturb such a powerful being, and they are
usually very benevolent, but if a Great Earth Elemental
is angered, beware, for there is no escape from them.
Great Earth Elementals of Note
Ghatha In the far southern reaches of the DragonSpine Mountains,
it is said there lives a Great Earth Elemental. Known
to some as Ghatha, and to others as simply "The
Earthen Father", his only known form is that of
a towering mountain in the DragonSpine range, whose
spire ascends far into the sky.
Historians and scholars became aware of Ghatha's existence
due to a manifestation in Elemental form many years
ago. A small village in the shadow of Ghatha's mountain
was destroyed due to a tremendous avalanche with very
few survivors. A recollection from one of those survivors
is as follows:
"A face appeared one night in the mountain. Our
Elders say it was the Earthen Father, a guardian who
watched over our people. They say he would protect us
from our enemies, and bring many prosperous years to
our village. So wrong, oh so wrong they were. The Earthen
Father came to us one night, a massive face formed within
the cliffs of the mountain. Stony pupils gazed down
upon our village as he just seemed to watch. Many of
our people were afraid, some remained in their homes.
We do not know what angered him, or what brought the
destruction to us. We heard a great rumble, some thought
the Earthen Father was laughing, but the rumble grew
louder and the very ground began to shake. Many boulders
came crashing down upon the village. A mighty avalanche
besieged the village. Not many survived, my entire family
lost. After the great avalanche stopped, some who survived
say the Father looked sad, and disappeared back into
the mountain cliffs. Why did he bring death to our village?"
This account can only show the magnitude of power a
Great Elemental of Earth possesses. Since this incident,
Ghatha remains dormant and has not shown his Elemental
form, but the mountain still sits beneath the lofty
clouds... perhaps one day Ghatha will return again.
It is speculated that Ghatha did not intend to harm
this village, and indeed what some thought was laughing
truly was. Perhaps enjoyment or entertainment out of
watching beings of flesh scurry around their daily lives
amused this Great Elemental on some level. ~ Isymir
Water
Great Elementals of water are very elusive, but are
generally very neutral in their stance of non-elemental
beings. They have an intrinsic understanding of the
ways of the world, and are usually very patient and
do not act drastically by elemental standards. They
are known to drift with the currents of the ocean, and
rarely venture into streams or rivers.
Great Water Elementals of Note
Nelemar Nelemar often takes the form of a humanoid-shaped
watery figure when manifesting to others on land. The
mannerisms of this particular Great Elemental lead most
to label it a male, and he certainly does not care one
way or another.
Nelemar is known to travel over the seas of Western
Elanith, though the waters around Teras Island is thought
to be his prime domain. He is very accommodating to
other beings that are not of his element, and considers
the area his charge and protects it in a very benevolent
manner. It is said that he does know of Charl and respects
his power within the seas, but it is clear his goals
and that Arkati's are not the same, as the philosophies
of the Elements rarely are the same as any Arkati's,
though he will defer to Charl should he become interested
in matters of his domain. He is content to stay out
of the affairs of people unless his hand is forced or
a great need arises. He and a plethora of lesser degrees
of elementals are known to frequent the area, and it
was not known until recently why such a large number
of them dwelled there. An Elemental War broke out upon
the small island of Teras Island, a clash between Nelemar
and Avregol, a Great Fire Elemental. It appears that
Nelemar had kept a close watch on the island, as he
had known about the volcano's presence and Avregol for
countless years and had been prepared to counter any
move the Great Fire Elemental made.
The ensuing struggle resulted in Nelemar's victory,
and the activity of Avregol has since been drastically
reduced upon the island. Little else is known of this
Great Elemental, as he was usually pushed back during
the war and rarely seeks out the company of those not
of his kind.
Air
Great Elementals of air are often indistinguishable
from their lower kin, but when they make themselves
known, it is very apparent. They are serene and most
often feminine in appearance, which is an oddity among
the elemental world as they usually have nothing in
common with any gender, and any that do are usually
attributed to them by other cultures. Great Elementals
of wind are usually always seen as delicate-faced women
with long white hair that flows behind them seemingly
endlessly. They are very kind, but, as all their lower
counterparts, generally unconcerned with things not
affecting their own world. Due to their innately powerful
nature, they are not affected by naturally-occurring
storms in such a drastic way as those of lower Echelons,
but they can certainly be angered. Woe to those who
incur the wrath of Great Air Elementals, the storms
they can gather can spread for miles and wreak havoc
on the countryside.
Great Air Elementals of Note
Celiel Celiel, sometimes referred to as The Watcher by
those who honor her power as they would an Arkati, is
a very mysterious Great Elemental. Her exact domain
is not known, but it appears to be somewhere near the
DragonSpine Mountains. She has not manifested for several
centuries, but when she has, it has been a very impressive
sight for any fortunate enough to witness it. Her face
is a mask of expressionless and ethereal beauty, and
the way in which she moves is the epitome of grace.
When she has been seen, she has never been directly
acting against or for anything. She has simply drifted
carelessly by, often with an entourage of other air
elementals. At other times her face has been seen gazing
down at the ground, which has earned her the aforementioned
title. Scattered villages situated at the feet of the
DragonSpine have taken to honoring her regularly as
they would an Arkati.
Composite Elementals
Great Composite Elementals, due to their very nature, are
considered to be nonexistent except for the confirmed presence
of Veiki, a Great Lightning Elemental. Either way, Great Composite
Elementals no longer exist in our world today, and if they
do, they're very adept at hiding. Thus, the only listed below
is the only confirmed Great Composite Elemental.
Lightning
Great Elementals of lightning are almost completely
unprecedented. All we have of them is one ancient legend
in elven lore dated back to nearly the beginning of
the Empire, roughly 50 thousand years ago, and it does
not delve into the full extent of this truly extraordinary
being. We can only assume that any of these are completely
gone from the face of Elanthia, or are utterly secretive.
Either way, as legend can provide the only information
about this mysterious being, the legend is what shall
be presented.
Great Lightning Elementals of Note
Veiki
Whispers of Veiki's origins point to many things, from
the cataclysmic energies released from the Ur-Daemon
War, to great storms called forth by the elementals
of wind shortly after. Either way, Veiki has been among
us for some time. Rarely is he seen, but when he travels,
all know: the night sky becomes alight as the brightest
of noons, and raging storms follow in his wake. I present
to you the story that has been collected from various
witnesses of his supposed disappearance.
"We saw a column of light strike the [DragonSpine]
mountains, blue like the eyes of our fair kind. We knew
it was Veiki. It could only be he. We watched as the
light continually spun, and it was then we noticed that
thousands of them [wind elementals] were swirling around
the column, singing in their whispery, melodical voices
that surrounded us like a fog. [Veiki] did not seem
to be in pain at all, though he had not a face to look
at, we could see that if he was trapped, he could have
easily repelled them. But he stood, as that glowing
pillar of blue light, and it began to ascend into the
heavens. They [wind elementals] seemed to meld into
the Great Elemental, and his form began to flatten out
thinly, covering the entire area where we were camped
out in an eerie blue light that flickered rapidly. Without
any warning of what might happen next, [Veiki] suddenly
was torn asunder, his form degenerating into countless
lightning bolts that flung outwards across the sky and
disappeared. We know not what has became of the [wind
elementals] that were there, but no sign of them was
left."
This account was taken from a scouting patrol of Vaalorian
elves, and they are the only ones to have documented
this event. It is known that on the night of when this
supposedly occurred, great storms began to rise across
all of our ancestral land. A strange happening, indeed,
and this is why it must be recorded and preserved.
- Jisanlyrc Vin'ziel, Scholar of Illistim
It may be a simple coincidence, but other elementals
of lightning were significantly fewer in number before
this supposed destruction of Veiki than they are now.
~ Ulithian
HOME
Great
Elementals are a degree of their own. They are, without a doubt,
the most powerful of their kin outside of the Prime Elemental Planes.
When they call, all those beneath them will follow. When they anger,
all others beneath them anger. They are the most pure embodiment
of their element to be found outside of the Prime Planes themselves.
They are among the most varied of their classification, and are
often attributed a name by those who are witness to their influence.
This usually leads the named Great Elemental to regard those with
bemusement, as they often take on their own name in a language of
their own that is nearly unpronounceable to anyone. While they are
powerful, they will normally only stay in a localized area and never
venture further. This has lead to some primitive bands of civilization
attributing them as local gods or spirits, but the educated know
better. While they hold an awe-inspiring amount of power among their,
for lack of a better word, home, it is found that it diminishes
significantly if they venture away. There is a theory behind why
this might happen: As with the elementals of the 3rd Echelon, Great
Elementals are quite ancient due to their existence, and they are
like any other in regards to the basic principles of elemental beings.