Lesser Elementals

== Description ==
Like their more mature relatives, the Greater Elementals, Lesser Elementals are semi-sentient manifestations of elements found in a particular environment. While no one is sure exactly under what conditions such Spirits are birthed, it is thought that when a particular element remains in the same form in the same place for centuries undisturbed, it gains a particular aura that slowly becomes conscious of its own existence. For example, an underground spring left unmolested for a millennium may have a robust water elemental inhabiting it. Fires that have burned for a few decades or more may have the stirrings of young fire spirits. Furthermore, Lesser Elementals are less territorial than their Greater variations, and have been known to travel from source to source in order to help sustain their existence. While not as sapient as the Greater Elementals which they may one day evolve into under the right conditions, they are generally considered to be a more viable option for a source of magic. Like most Spirits, however, Elementals of both varieties are best if bargained with, if one is seeking to use them in their endeavors. Due to their lower level of consciousness and considerable abundance when compared to their matured counterparts, many have less qualms about their demise when used up for spells. And unlike using a Greater Elemental, the removal of Lessers from their home will have less of an impact upon the environment. If the source is left intact, after a time, more elementals may even spring forth from it.
Category:Bestiary
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Category:Bodiless Entities