Half elementals are the offspring of an elemental and a nonelemental. They have fixed forms- a half elemental with a human mother and an Earth elemental father will always be human in form, although with earth-colored hair, eyes, etc. They can only manipulate their element with either intense, draining concentration or during high emotion. They are almost always of a subelement and not a full element.

They are dangerous, even if not intentionally so. When they get angry, grieved, or any strong emotion, anything of their element that is nearby will be affected. For instance, if a phoenix is nearby when a fire elemental becomes angry, the phoenix could be destroyed by its own fires. The phoenix's bond would most likely suicide, and the elemental would be killed or would barely escape onlookers with his or her life. Therefore, half elementals are NOT trusted, but feared and hated. They are normally tolerated if they don't harm anyone, but if they do, the mob often attacks... Tales of half elementals, along with tales of chaos, are sometimes used to scare children into obeying, and even very open minded people will often be wary or fearing or hateful of elementals (don't have your character be super-nice and openly accepting of a half-elemental- it's not realistic!).

Due to their circumstances, most half-elementals tend to be serious and quiet, preferring not to draw attention to themselves. They are usually loners, though some easily attach themselves to a friendly person. Lacking normal socialization, it is very easy for a half-elemental to become mentally unstable.

Half-elementals bond either in their realm or the realm of the other half: a half-gnome could bond land, a half-angel bond air, etc.

Quarter-elementals also exist, although they are just as rare as half-elementals. Like half-elementals, they can only use their powers with intense concentration or in high emotion, but their powers are typically too weak to cause reason for fear or distrust. An eighth-elemental might show signs of their heritage, but would have virtually no elemental power; if they have Talent from another bloodline, it may favor that element, however. After the third generation, elemental blood is too diluted to be noticeable.

((Part-elemental characters will RARELY be given to first-time players.))