This week we’re coming to you with another teaser, this time of the elemental variety. As you might know, the elements, specifically fire and earth, are closely tied to our At the Heart of Ruin expansion, and the proliferation of elementals that personify these elements comes about largely because of the spirits of these lands, destined to suffer and be consumed by rage. This is the sad legacy of the Calamity.

One such manifestation of that unending rage is the Earth Elemental. It is an intimidating creature, all rock and dirt, misshapen limbs protruding out of a terrifying mass that can pulverize the bones of anyone it assails.

Those with keen eyes might notice something peculiar if and when they encounter an Earth Elemental, however. Its features often belie a kind of sadness and pain that is almost human. This was a crucial element that went into the design and drawing of these hulking monstrosities, as we wanted to portray not simply anger but the complex emotions that consume the restless spirits of those who perished at the end of Xeryn’s Third Age – grief, sorrow, and shock to name a few.

It is often said that such spirits – and the elemental entities that they sometimes manifest – are most common when the land itself is suffering. And it’s not hard to imagine the spirits who dwell in Varnurud or anywhere in the Mountains of Fire are still suffering.

What will you do if or when you should face one of these rare monstrosities? Will you turn and run or stand and fight?

While that brings this week’s post to an end, you can rest assured there is much, much more coming. Until next time, stay safe, stay awesome, and conquer the wasteland!

– The Lost Pilgrims Team

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