Elementals

Elementals are magical energy imbued into (usually only one) material in order to create a semi-sentient creature of living magic. Elementals can theoretically be created from any substance, but creating one requires an incredible devotion to or knowledge of specific magical techniques. As a result, there exist common types of elemental in Vexum that are well known and have been studied, and while other types theoretically exist, they are not present in large enough quantities to warrant their own section here. Instead, they can only be discussed on a case-by-case basis.

Blackstone Elementals

a training dummy by Rafał Urbański

Humanoid golems made of chunks Blackstone, with chunks of rock being fused together with lava. They have short legs and large arms that are reminiscent of human musculature. Average Blackstone Elementals stand between 4 and 5 feet tall and have an endearing and happy demeanor. They commonly bond with their creator and are extremely happy when in their presence, but they can also be created specifically for an individual with whom they will form the same type of bond. These elementals are intelligent enough to carry out physical work but have limited capacity for higher thought. Notably found in Tharin settlements to aid them in gathering Blackstone, while some Tharin also choose to keep them as pets.