What sort of elemental would you be?

[Master Lucien Kane]

Lightning elemental.



The ability to induce lightning has always fascinated me.

[Kresnik]

The element I happened to choose was the Laws of Physics. If Kresnik can can be a Dream Elemental, my choice should be just as valid. As to the "can do anything" aspect, I can find amazingly powerful uses for any super ability, and being an elemental of the Laws of Physics allows me to rewrite those laws as I see fit, even if it's limited to a small area.

Me making someone dream or go temporarily comatose in a day dream is not over powered as say "I can do anything to physics"

I would have to infiltrate their dreams constantly to sub consciously convince them to do something ... It would be a lot of work ...

[Jev Moldara]

Me making someone dream or go temporarily comatose in a day dream is not over powered as say "I can do anything to physics"

I would have to infiltrate their dreams constantly to sub consciously convince them to do something ... It would be a lot of work ...

Not necessarily. You are a Dream Elemental. You do not wield the power of dreams. You ARE the power of dreams. Your entire form is suffused with that power, which means that you would be even more powerful than Freddy Krueger. Freddy was able to manipulate people's existing dreams only if they knew about him (If nobody knew who he was, nobody could dream about him). Where Freddy could manipulate dream on a dramatic yet limited way, you would be the living embodiment of dreams. A good analogy would be in the Marvel Universe: Beta Ray Bill may be worthy of Mjolnir and the powers of Thor: the God of Lightning, but Thor himself IS that god. Beta Ray Bill may have some serious power advantages, but Thor far outclasses him.

[Deadcow]

You get the point

[Master Rel]

The element I happened to choose was the Laws of Physics. If Kresnik can can be a Dream Elemental, my choice should be just as valid. As to the "can do anything" aspect, I can find amazingly powerful uses for any super ability, and being an elemental of the Laws of Physics allows me to rewrite those laws as I see fit, even if it's limited to a small area.

I asked him to further define his dream element aspect as well...I am thinking he transforms into dream stuff...dust...glitter...or whatever...and enters a person's dreams.

You almost always go for the extreme and it was expected, but this truthfully was a lazy attempt.

I can appreciate the finding loop holes as it is a thing that some people live for...like those who must barter even when it is inappropriate...but at least pick an aspect of physics that appeals to you and work with that.

Because as is...it is just the element of Magic...and that is completely overpowered.

You have had some clever creative processes before but this one is just a cheap shot.

I know you are much more creative than that   

[Jev Moldara]

I asked him to further define his dream element aspect as well...I am thinking he transforms into dream stuff...dust...glitter...or whatever...and enters a person's dreams.

You almost always go for the extreme and it was expected, but this truthfully was a lazy attempt.

I can appreciate the finding loop holes as it is a thing that some people live for...like those who must barter even when it is inappropriate...but at least pick an aspect of physics that appeals to you and work with that.

Because as is...it is just the element of Magic...and that is completely overpowered.

You have had some clever creative processes before but this one is just a cheap shot.

I know you are much more creative than that   

Well, to be fair I was posting from my phone while on a break at work...

I'll have to think of something else then, I suppose...

[Kresnik]

I don't think I get the over powered aspect of the Dream Elemental I talked about ...

As an elemental I would have a deep understanding of dreams I would be the physical embodiment of dreams yes but a dream is not a mind control it is only planting ideas , pleasure or painful dreams etc.  I would not physically manifest myself as the dream telling someone to do something or not, it would be a dream.
 

The limit to my power would be that I could not express myself in the dream world as a physical being meaning I could not get Into your head and "manipulate" I could only display a story or event and have the person react to it in the dream. For example if I knew about a truly evil person I would simply force them to dream of pretty flowers and laughing babies ... If I wanted a person to do something I would just play it out in their dream.

I would be physical in form but could disperse into a whisp like form...

Whenever I did this though it would make me age based on the beneficial act or malevolent act... Kind of a working karma... If I made people dream of positive things and positive actions I remain young if I force evil and malevolence I age rapidly and die ...

[Master Rel]

Well, to be fair I was posting from my phone while on a break at work...

I'll have to think of something else then, I suppose...

[Master Rel]

I don't think I get the over powered aspect of the Dream Elemental I talked about ...

As an elemental I would have a deep understanding of dreams I would be the physical embodiment of dreams yes but a dream is not a mind control it is only planting ideas , pleasure or painful dreams etc.  I would not physically manifest myself as the dream telling someone to do something or not, it would be a dream.
 

The limit to my power would be that I could not express myself in the dream world as a physical being meaning I could not get Into your head and "manipulate" I could only display a story or event and have the person react to it in the dream. For example if I knew about a truly evil person I would simply force them to dream of pretty flowers and laughing babies ... If I wanted a person to do something I would just play it out in their dream.

I would be physical in form but could disperse into a whisp like form...

Whenever I did this though it would make me age based on the beneficial act or malevolent act... Kind of a working karma... If I made people dream of positive things and positive actions I remain young if I force evil and malevolence I age rapidly and die ...

Complexity of  character is always welcome...sounds really interesting.  It is powerful, but with the given direction and consequences, good times 

[Jev Moldara]

Okay, how about this?


Elemental: Conscience

I am Conscience. I do not control the actions of people, I simply guide them toward the right path while letting them retain their free will.

I am that still, small voice in the back of your mind telling you that what you are doing is wrong.

When a criminal sees their victims out of the corner of their eye, that is me.

When you stop your vehicle in traffic to rescue an animal so it won't get run over, I am the sudden urge to use that brake.

When you are struggling to solve a dilemma and a friend, relative, acquaintance, stranger, or other source unwittingly gives you the advice you need to hear to solve it, I am directing that scene.

Those cute animals with big sad eyes? I manipulate them so you will do the right thing.

I have no true physical form, taking on whatever form is needed to lead people down the right path.

[Master Rel]

That is about as esoteric as it gets...but would make a great "oh that guy" doing his part quietly throughout time.

[Jev Moldara]

That is about as esoteric as it gets...but would make a great "oh that guy" doing his part quietly throughout time.

Okay, so what's with Stretch Armstrong?

[Master Rel]

Just a friendly poke...stretching the topic...

[Master VorNach]

I had a flurry of inspiration the other day.
These are just rough concepts and I may not take any of them any further.
If anyone is inspired by any of these then please, run with it.


Pollution elemental - Appears as a roiling grey/black cloud filled with debris.
Has a high degree of control over his density and in the right environment can blend into the surroundings, looking like a cloud of exhaust, an oily puddle, a smear of accreted residue. Can envelope/project areas of toxic/suffocating gasses. Can cause accelerated oxidation in various minerals. Can obscure large areas in thick, foul smelling, damp, particulate filled clouds.



City elemental -  Appears as an unremarkable person in a Department of Public Works uniform or as a colossal embodiment of the city itself; a towering edifice of skyscraper, suspension bridge, rail lines, cables, conduits, cars, trucks, asphalt.
Embodies the facets and attributes of the modern metropolis. Is able to merge with the physical infrastructure, existing in and traveling through it unnoticed. Is able to extend a sense of awareness through the structure of the city. Can be aware of the general moods and emotional state of the city’s inhabitants.



Network elemental – Appears within the ‘net as any type of avatar she would like to.
Merges with the network, existing within it; traveling where ever it can go, perceiving through anything connected and communicating wherever there’s an output. Gets unlimited, free long distance calling. Can control any connected device, access any data.



Light elemental – Appears as a humanoid silhouette or simply an undefined glow.
Can travel at the speed of light. Is able to project light in all its’ forms, from a soft, gentle glow to a focused penetrating beam to a burst of blinding incandescence. Can manipulate the flow of light in an area, bending and redirecting it to suit itself.



Sound elemental – Appears blurred out, present but indistinct.
Is able to control the manifestation of sound; increasing and decreasing volume, pitch, changing wavelengths, capable of perfect mimicry, can perceive things via sonar, aware of the innate harmonics of objects and can generate and control harmonic vibrations. Is able to pass through solid objects, though the denser the object the longer it takes.



Gravity elemental – Appears as a humanoid outline with a small debris cloud orbiting his form.
Controls gravity; stronger, weaker, changes its direction, etc. This one is pretty straight forward.



Decided to get a little silly here:
Hair elemental – Appears as a person with hair so awesome that it always looks perfect for the situation.
Controls hair; can make it grow, fall out, change its color, texture and style. This works on anything that has hair and on any hair; head, ears, nose, back, anywhere....!




These next two are getting outside the range of “elemental” but I liked the ideas so here they are for conversation sake.

Space elemental (not outer space but space, a volume, an area)- Appears as a normal person but they are indistinct, as if too far away to make out definitive features.
Can teleport, use apportation (teleporting other things). Can perceive regardless of distance. Can manipulate distance, making things closer or further. Can “maroon” someone by never allowing them to reach any destination and preventing anyone from ever reaching them, even if in the same room. Has deep pockets (literally, like having space inside a TARDIS).


Time elemental - Can appear any age/many ages.
Change the flow of time; faster, slower, backing it up. Can lock people/areas in stasis or place them out of synch with the regular flow of time. Has precognition and retro-cognition. 
If you consider allowing this entity to use time travel then think about past events being locked in place, they’ve happened and cannot be changed, no grandmother paradoxes.  Options for future events become more splintered the further into the future they are.
Another idea is instead of time travel this being is simply aware of it's entire timeline of existence. Think Dr Manhattan from Watchmen.

[TheHobbitofDune]

I asked him to further define his dream element aspect as well...I am thinking he transforms into dream stuff...dust...glitter...or whatever...and enters a person's dreams.

You almost always go for the extreme and it was expected, but this truthfully was a lazy attempt.

I can appreciate the finding loop holes as it is a thing that some people live for...like those who must barter even when it is inappropriate...but at least pick an aspect of physics that appeals to you and work with that.

Because as is...it is just the element of Magic...and that is completely overpowered.

You have had some clever creative processes before but this one is just a cheap shot.

I know you are much more creative than that   

BUUUURN!

Sorry, had to....

Sound elemental – Appears blurred out, present but indistinct.
Is able to control the manifestation of sound; increasing and decreasing volume, pitch, changing wavelengths, capable of perfect mimicry, can perceive things via sonar, aware of the innate harmonics of objects and can generate and control harmonic vibrations. Is able to pass through solid objects, though the denser the object the longer it takes.

This is awesome! Great ideas