Elemental Creature

Elemental creatures are gryphons that are chosen by the Sylveran essence to continue living in Skydaria in a new form after death, but with the ability to directly communicate with and manage elemental energy. They are chosen from those gryphons who possess strong enough wills and affinity toward Skydaria. Elemental creatures generally take on the form of an animal native to Skydaria while keeping the elemental energy from their gryphon forms. Their main purpose is to pass down knowledge and messages from the Sylverans to the gryphons and to advise them on the results of their actions, but operate on a principle of non-interference with the sentient races except for extraordinary circumstances.. Elemental creatures stay in Skydaria for a limited period (no more than 100 years) before joining with the Sylveran essence in the elemental energy.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Elemental creatures are non-corporeal and cannot interact with other creatures until they manifest. The most common forms are animals with elemental abilities and belong to those that serve a gryphon clan. Some manifest as other intelligent races such as birdkin or beastkin in those rare circumstances where the interaction with non-gryphon races is necessary to fix an imbalance; this is usually a secondary form along with the animal form used for interacting with gryphons. A select few take on the appearance of mythical creatures and serve special roles. Animals are used as the primary form so that elemental creatures remain separate from the intelligent races, to be more inconspicuous, and to avoid interference. Manifestation is regulated by the Sylveran essence. In many cases, the essence chooses what the individual can manifest as (with multiple forms if they are needed for their work).

Genetics and Reproduction

Elemental creatures by nature of being formed after death are not able to reproduce.

Growth Rate & Stages

Elemental creatures manifest at a given life stage and maintain that for as long as they remain on Skydaria.

Additional Information

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Elemental creatures are generally restricted to the gryphon tribes and are limited to one creature per clan.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Elemental creatures have the ability to see how the elemental energy is interacting with the environment and with other creatures. They are also able to predict certain events based on the flow of elemental energy and can communicate with the other elemental creatures from any distance.

Lifespan

50 years manifested