Earth Elemental

Born of soil and stone, earth elementals are hardy beings. Prone to lengthy pontifications and examining situations from every angle multiple times, they cancome off as being as slow and ponderous as the material they're made of. However, when earth elementals do take action, they do so decisively and without hesitation, standing firm on their convictions.
In battle, they make for stubborn combatants, protected as they are against many attacks by their hardy composition. On the offence, they batter targets with massive earthen limbs or shoot them down at a distance with carefully aimed boulders. They will often leverage their surprising mobility to their advantage, diving into the ground to strike at targets from blind angles.

Basic Information

Anatomy

An earth elemental is a mass of dirt, earth and stones, arranged in an amorphous shape, though the elemental can shape limbs if needed. Their connection with the ground enables them to swim through earth and walk on any surface made of dirt or stone no matter how steep, even walking upside down on stone ceiling if needed. It also roots them to the ground and, combined with being composed of stone and dirt, enables them to absorb blows that would send others flying. In fact, the deeper in the ground an earth elemental is found, the stronger it becomes, its body hardening considerably. On the other hand, an earth elemental separated from the ground will rapidly lose stability, become fragile and easily smashed apart. And earth elemental caught un such a situation will attempt to dive for the nearest stretch of earth as soon as possible. As might be expected, rocks, stone and such are harmlessly absorbed by the elemental, but wind has proven to have a powerfully erosive effect on them. On blustery days, earth elementals tend to stay underground.

Genetics and Reproduction

Earth elementals form in the ground where large amounts of primal energy builds up.

Ecology and Habitats

Earth elementals can be found it many areas, especially those that are notably rocky. They are stewards of the ground and seek to keep it clean from pollution and similar.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Earth elementals are sustained by the ground itself, healing wounds by absorbing rocks and dirt.

Additional Information

Social Structure

Earth elementals don't feel much need to socialise, but may decide to work together for various reasons.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Earth elementals are a common species of elemental and are found in many spheres

Average Intelligence

Earth elementals are on par with an ordinary human. They do tend to consider things many times over though, which can make them come off as slow.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Earth elementals can see and hear through concentrated nodules of primal magic in their body. Furthermore, they can sense vibrations through the earth with great precision.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Earth elementals tend to take names that brings up imagery of dirt, soil and stone, like Rocky or Sod.

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Derkomai: Earth elementals are born knowing this primordial language.

Scientific Name

Terra In Mundo Viventem

Origin/Ancestry

Elemental

Lifespan

Does not age

Average Height

2.5-5.0 meters

Average Weight

100-300 kilos

Average Length

2.5-5-0 meters