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This article is a compilation of information on the Gaeran Elemental Lords. They were originally created by Blaze Yamato Spirit, but have recently been adopted by Kai.

Elemental Lords are a little different from the lesser gods. Some people say that they were a side-effect of creation, that they were there without being specifically created by Ishtar and Primaer. Others say that Ishtar and Primaer created them on the side to be in charge of keeping the natural elements in balance.

All of the Elemental Lords share certain qualities: They can all be benevolent or malevolent at a whim, and they usually distance themselves from the activities of mortals, though they pay a good deal of attention to their worshippers.

They are worshipped in rural areas of Prandia, as well as by Tuathan Druids to some extent.

Temples to each of the Lords exist within the capital of Doma. For the most part, these temples received minimal damage during the Malachian War and have recovered fully; the air and water temples both received moderate damage, while the earth temple received little more than graffiti, having been built to withstand tremors. However, the temple of fire was almost completely destroyed, much to Freneth's irritation.

There's a lot of missing information about them, so anyone with anything to add should feel free to do so.

Mekk

Mekk is a patient and wise deity, slow to act and anger. He refuses to become involved in the petty squabbling of his siblings, content to concentrate all his attention on his portfolio and his worshippers.

Usually portrayed as a broad shouldered, well muscled, bearded man made of earth, Mekk rarely has occasion to take on mortal form. When he does so it is usually the aforementioned form or that of a male or female with a certain earthy quality to their flesh tones.

Mekk's High Temple is on the continent of Igala, hidden deep in the Shumans. There is also a lesser temple dedicated to Mekk just southwest of the center of Doma City; externally unassuming and similar to the city's other temples to the Elemental Lords, inside the temple contains plots of earth and small rooms.

Some of Mekk's followers:

• Karl Damantz, Paladin of Earth -– Mekk's champion on Gaera, a human warrior who also possesses a keen mind and the patience and wisdom to be a talented mediator. Karl spends his days wandering, exploring, and adventuring. He wields the elemental mace Tremor.
• The High Temple Guard –- A group of warrior priests who wield pickaxes to deadly effect.

Wistaire

Wistaire is a whimsical and carefree Deity.

He is typically portrayed as a tall, wisp of a man, with skin and hair of in light tones of blue, though Wistaire takes on many forms, depending on his whim.

There is a temple dedicated to Wistaire just northeast of the center of Doma City; externally unassuming and similar to the city's other temples to the Elemental Lords, inside the temple is full of vast, empty chambers.

Some of Wistaire's followers:

• Lucia Ferrena, Paladin of Air -– Wistaire's champion is an elven girl, the equivalent of 12 years old, who has light blue tints to her skin and hair. Lucia was marked as the Paladin of Air from birth. She wields the elemental shortbow Breeze.
• Yadali Volpecula

Freneth

The Mistress of Flame is the most temperamental of the elemental lords. She has a longstanding hatred of both her brother Wistaire and her sister Sarahane.

She is usually portrayed as a beautiful woman with fiery hair, and this is the form she takes most often.

There is a temple dedicated to Freneth just northwest of the center of Doma City; externally unassuming and similar to the city's other temples to the Elemental Lords, inside the temple is full of eternally lit candles.

Some of Freneth's Followers:

• Laena Carnn, Paladin of Fire -– The champion of Freneth, a part usagijin sorceress, looks very much like her deity's physical form, other than her ears and tail -– she is beautiful and she knows it, wearing dresses that show off her curves and as much flesh as she can get away with. She wields the elemental axe Inferno.
• The Brotherhood of the Flame -– This sorcerous brotherhood is diverse, but all members share two things in common -– a fascination with fire, and the desire to share the flame's majesty with others. Naturally, interpretations of "sharing the flame's majesty" are as diverse as the members themselves...

Sarahane

Sarahane's wisdom rivals that of Mekk, but she is much quicker to act and anger than her brother.

Water's Lady is most often portrayed as a turquoise skinned female with long, flowing, green hair.

There is a temple dedicated to Sarahane just southeast of the center of Doma City; externally unassuming and similar to the city's other temples to the Elemental Lords, inside the temple contains fountains and pools.

One of Sarahanes' Followers:

• Amarno Steale, Paladin of Water -– The Paladin of Water is a middle aged human male who spends most of his days on his ship, Sea Daughter. He wields the elemental blade Wave. His ship, his crew, and himself are near legendary among the seafaring community -- A lot of ships have attacked Sea Daughter, most never get as far as the ship, being swallowed by freak waves. The crew of those that do soon fall prey to Wave and Steale's highly trained and very loyal crew. Other exploits of his include passing through the Shattered Sea, both ways, with his ship and his entire crew unscathed.