Quasi-scientific element / forces "elementals"

[SmiloDan]

So, I'm going to be running a steampunk campaign, and I was wondering if I should make "technology" elementals, like gravity, force, speed, magnetism, electricity, etc.

And if so, how many and which ones?

[Grey Lensman]

It might be an idea - personally I'd stick with stuff that was easily observed (and understood) during the Victorian Era.

[I'm Hiding In Your Closet]

Go full Mendeleevian!

"Oh, no, roll for initiative guys, it's a terrifying YTTERBIUM ELEMENTAL!"

Later...

"You encounter an argon elemental. Don't worry. You can't hurt it, and it can't hurt you."

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Thought: Are the "noble gases" really just on the Ethereal Plane relative to us?

[Bardarok]

My two cents:

Vapour Elemental (steam)
Cupric Elemental (Copper metal)
Galvanic Elemental (electricity)
Anima Elemental (life/positive energy)

[GM Rednal]

Gravity and Lightning elementals exist. Aether Elementals function for Force. That's probably most of what you need right there. ^^

Definitely think about how to use them. Are they cages in order to power machines? Are they vengeful forces trying to stop humanity's use/abuse of fundamental powers? Are they rare, rumored beings that know the secrets of technology? Answer that question and it'll probably lead you to which elementals you'll want to have. ^^

[Azten]

Wouldn't an electricity elemental be a slightly different lightning elemental? 3rd party has Gravity elementals too, and even Time. Check out the PFSRD!

[SmiloDan]

Thanks!

I'm thinking of elementals from "The Iron Council" by China Mieville. And this will be for a 5th Edition campaign. I can definitely use PF and 3pp stuff as inspiration.

I'm thinking of using some elementals as power sources, like a momentum elemental to power a flywheel or tension elementals to power springs.

Also, mithril and adamantine springs that hold a lot of energy.