

According to the "fight fire with fire" rule - or rather the "fight strength with strength" - one should also use strong blows against the elemental, since only such attacks can grind its stone body down. Thus one has to defend oneself against its blows with all available means, including potions and Signs. Its ripostes are especially dangerous, for this apparently sluggish creature can strike swiftly as well as strongly. A blow from the earth elemental is akin to a battering ram hitting a city gate, and turns a normal human into a bloody stain. This monster's most dangerous weapons are its mighty arms. It has no fear of monsters, let alone humans.

It does have senses as living beings do, but it always recognizes the presence of intruders. It is most often employed as a guard, as it is tireless and always vigilant. The earth elemental always serves its summoner faithfully. But only if their master allows it, of course. Felling trees, crushing walls and smashing people to pulp can be counted among this creature's pranks. Younger, and less powerful, but also more mischievous. The earth elemental is the younger brother of the legendary d'ao, the genie capable of creating earthquakes and flattening mountains.
