Elementals

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Elemental

Creature type	Elemental
Creature Subtype	N/A
Habitats	Various,
Disposition	Varies widely, but all are incredibly powerful
Diet	Unknown (No Elemental has ever been seen eating)
Magically Proficient	Yes

A mysterious species, even for a place as wondrous as Terra Mystica, Elementals predate human history. Having existed for millenia before man ruled the earth, and they aren't likely to be going anywhere soon.

Elementals are beings made almost entirely of Mana, possessing an Ethereal body that is essentially immune to melee attacks. However, Elementals are able to be harmed by magic, in particular magic that is the direct opposite of their element.

Almost everything related to the Elementals as a species is unknown, their diet, their reproductive methods, anything related to their lifestyle is the subject of much conjecture. The only thing scholars can agree on is that they are sentient, they are incredibly powerful, and that they are to be treated with respect, lest one would want to be wiped from the face of the Earth.

Elementals, as their name implies, are linked to the magical elements, with one exception. There are no Arcane Elementals, instead, there have been legends related to Elementals that can rend space and time itself. However, such rumors are unconfirmed. The following known types of Elemental are as follows:

Fire	Fire elementals are living fire, shaped into a humanoid form. They give off a sweltering heat, matching the temperature of a titanium smelter. Simply getting to close to one could kill a human, thankfully, they are capable of lowering the temperature of their flames. Flame Elementals are vulnerable to Ice Magic, their fires dimming and lose potency when exposed to it. Flame Elementals are incredibly proud, not exactly arrogant, but they demand respect, and will give it in return. Flame Elementals are a healthy middle ground between the cold and distant Ice Elementals, and the free spirited and outgoing Wind Elementals. Willing to go out of their way for a stranger if they need help, but they will still be cautious until their trust is earned. Flame Elementals are capable of naturally firing searing streams of enchanted fire at their foes. These flames cling to their victims, and can melt the most dense of ice.
Ice	Ice Elementals are, much like the Earth Elementals, energy beings who shroud themselves within a thick, physical shell. The shells are chilled to almost absolute zero, capable of growing razor sharp spines of ice by freezing the air around them and fusing it to their bodies. Ice Elementals are vulnerable to Fire Magic, the intense, magical heat melting their shells and weakening their power. Ice Elementals are a distant, cold and studious lot. They live for knowledge, and the gain of new information is a constant goal for them. Outsiders are given the bare courtesy of being spoken to, and their questions answered, but that is as far as an Ice elemental will go for a stranger. However, if one earns the trust of an Ice Elemental, they will move Heaven and Earth for them. Ice Elementals are capable of freezing the air around them, forming razor sharp blades of Ice that are stronger than steel.
Wind	Wind Elementals are beings made of swirling wind, flying through the skies or slowly hovering above the ground. Wind Elementals are capable of transforming their bodies into pure lightning, firing off bolts of potent electricity that can shatter rock or burn a hole in a living being. Wind Elemental's are, by nature, free spirits, treating a stranger like a close friend and spending their days exploring or messing around. However, if their trust is violated, or if they see someone being hurt for no reason, they will react violently.  If one sees a Wind Elemental in their lightning form beginging to become "Unstable" run! They are likely going to attempt to blast forward, turning into a bolt of lightning and blasting a hole through their Target. Wind Elementals are vulnerable to Earth Magic, being bogged down by it.
Earth	Earth Elementals could be mistaken for floating, almost spindly golems with an angular, jagged appearance. But do not mistake their thin frames with weakness, Earth Elementals are easily capable of snapping a human in half. Earth Elementals are stalwart, simple beings, they prefer to simply live their lives one day at a time. They will not be outright hostile to a stranger, but they are gruff and to the point, often coming off as rude without intending to.  Earth Elementals are capable of firing shards of stone from their bodies, repairing the lost stone by packing the earth around them into the gap. Earth Elementals are capable of being blasted apart by powerful Wind Magic, the force of the wind scattering their stone bodies and revealing their true, Ethereal form.
Light	Light Elementals take the shape of glowing, celestial figures. They are kind and compassionate, but will violently assault beings who are evil at heart. They are capable of focusing light into intense beams of energy, burning smoking holes in their targets, as well as blinding them with a burst of brilliant light. Dark Magic weakens their powers, dimming their purifying light and injuring them.
Darkness	Darkness Elementals appear as shadowy figures, looking almost like a living ink cloud. They are capable of creating large swaths of absolute darkness, and feed on the shadows themselves. They are incredibly weak to Light Magic.