The Elemental Plane

## Background

The Elemental Planes are said to be comprised of chaotic amalgamations of the elements, with there being four main elemental planes, these being air, earth, fire and water. These elemental planes are inhabited by various primordial beings, and it is here that one finds the ancient primordial beings known as the elemental lords.

The plane has been described by some as being a tempestuous sea of ever-changing terrain and clashing elements, with stability only enforced in isolated locations. The different elements dissolve within the realm, clashing and colliding. However, whilst the landscape is chaotic and dangerous, it is relatively easy to travel through, assuming one takes the necessary precautions.

Primordials are unspeakably ancient beings, that have existed for untold millennia. Various myths and legends exist regarding these beings, with many claiming that they were spawned during the creation of the realms, when the weave was at its most volatile. They are beings of entropy that have had a profound effect on the history of the world. It is unknown for how long these beings have been affecting the mortal realm of Penastria, many scholars believe that the influence of these beings began to permeate into the realm before the Astral Fracture. Their influence can be seen in many plane-touched beings such as genasi and elemental giants, as well as some sorcerous lineages.

## The Greater Primordials

Many primordials, are said to be creatures of pure instinct with little to no intelligence, however, greater primordials have been known to possess some form of higher intellect. What is known is that those among them known as the elemental lords are considered to possess power that is comparable to greater deities. Some scholars believe that these elemental lords were commonly worshipped by the giants of Astoria during the Age of Myth, although that worship was greatly diminished after the Purge of Astoria during the Demonic Incursion.

### Kossuth, The Lord of Flames

Depicted a massive giant, clad in red plate mail, and wreathe in blue and white flames. Kossuth is the god of elemental fire, as an elemental primordial he is not considered to be a true deity but rather a being whose power rivals that of a deity. Kossuth has lorded over fire since the earliest moments of creation, however, he has shared this power with those he deemed worthy in the past. Among the elemental lords, he is considered to be the most powerful with him being the only one that has a sizeable following in Penastria. He dwells within the Blazing Pillar, a massive globe that is made of primordial fire that floats within the Plane of Fire.

He holds a deep hatred for the minor demon lord, Mechuiti, as the demon had stolen a bit of his power after consuming one of his champions. Kossuth has resolved to hunt down the demon lord who has taken refuge in his realm of the abyss and sought out the protection of Baphomet. The lord of flames and demon lord of savagery are now engaged in a brutal conflict with neither one willing to give any ground. Due to this conflict with Baphomet and Mechuiti, Kossuth has found unlikely allies in the devils of Infernus, with some infernal legions aiding the lord of flames.

He has traditionally been associated with the forge, and his worship in the Mournholds very much relates to the art of blacksmithing and those that follow him are expected to embody that creativity and skill in their craft. There are those that choose to instead join the Disciples of the Pure Flame, an order of pyromancers in the Mournholds that imbue their weapons with fire or conjure fire elementals to fight alongside them.

### Granmarg, The Lord of Stone

Granmarg is traditionally depicted as being a massive giant, clad in armour made of clay and stone, his head decorated with an ivory crown. Granmarg is the embodiment of elemental earth, and whilst he is considered to be weaker than Kossuth, his power is still comparable to that of a lesser deity. It is said that Granmarg is a quiet and resolute being, who resists change more so than other divine powers. He dwells within the Great Mountain in the Plane of Earth.

### Istarius, The Lord of Water

Depicted as a massive giant who is garbed in flowing robes made of huge cresting waves and a head decorated with a pearl crown. Istarius is the embodiment of elemental water and is considered to be a symbol of purification in some cultures. He is said to be a cold and uncaring being that encourages change and purity. He dwells within the Timeless Sea in the Plane of Water.

### Akadi, The Lady of Air

Depicted as a massive giantess who is clad in silver chainmail, her lower half is comprised of a swirling cyclone, and she wears a silver crown. Akadi is the embodiment of elemental air and is worshipped as a goddess of air, speed, and flying creatures. Those few that worship her embrace freedom and travel the world refusing to settle down. She dwells within the Spiraling Hold in the Plane of Air.

### Kord, The Storm Lord

Unlike traditional depictions of the elemental lords, Kord is depicted as a massive serpent whose body is comprised of a raging storm. Unlike other elemental primordials, Kord does not embody a specific element but rather is a combination of air and water to become the embodiment of the storms. Those who follow Kord, are said to embody the chaotic nature of the storm, with many embracing freedom as a core concept similar to those that follow Akadi.

He is the youngest of the elemental lords, having formed in the aftermath of the Astral Fracture, his storm beginning along the borders of the Planes of Air and Water. His realm is referred to as the Everstorm and is a raging maelstrom that is slowly expanding into the bordering elemental planes. Due to the fact that the Everstorm is constantly expanding outwards, many theorize that it may in time grow to engulf the Elemental Plane, potentially ousting the other Elemental Lords.