This damage type belongs to objects that aren’t attuned to Elements, such as nonmagical weapons. One might think that a universe centered around elements would have this area lacking.  However, the basic building blocks of life in the smallest molecular structure, known as Montalations, derives from the neutral property.  These metal and nonmetal alloys make up everything from what gear is made from to items and technology.

A scientist by the name of Jennevieve Trideski has formulated a breakthrough in the Montalations, depicting it all grouped together from a center point, and spiraling it outwards into rings based off the atomic number chart. This visualization expanded the rings when the property was affected by the montalation. This circular pattern showcased similarities which certain montalations have between one and other, one of which is the complete ability to change one montalation to another on this swirled path by freezing, melting, or injecting energy, hardening the solid.  Due to this pattern and rounded shape, she believed this connection wasn’t coincidental, but could also tie into the Elemental Wheel. 

When all 10 Elements are merged into one, Elemethonal is created. This amalgamation of elemental power is not subjected to the laws of the Elemental Wheel. In other words, Elemethonal has no boon or bane; its damage also cannot be resisted, as there are no known resistances or immunities to this potent power.  It is said that The Ungoverned came up with the means of creating Elemethonal.  Those who walk The Ungoverned path can unleash an attack endowed with Elemethonal energy once a day.

While one might think that a corruption of elements would yield few differences, this perversion of the original ten has mutated each element at its core, changing the way its energy signature works. Corruption is the result of Lord Marcarvious establishing his own Elemental Affinity system, modeling it after Outerah, but molding their powers in the way he sees fit.  

Corrupt elements, as a result, are found mainly in Orgarges, though some of such elemental energy can seep into Outerah and even Oculusai.  While the colors are similar, they have a metallic texture about them and a trained eye can spot the difference!  Mastering these elements is no easy feat; each Corruption-based Element is described in great detail below.  

CoreShadow

Much like how one can slink through the shadows, CoreShadow is much the same except for one key difference – this clear black, almost transparent, energy creates a glowing outline around those engulfed by the “shadow” of its reach.  CoreShadow energy also lightens gravity around the area it effects, granting Slowfalling to objects and creatures alike.  Its power continues to work in mysterious ways, as healing is less potent within a field of CoreShadow and damage is also dampened. 

Magic powered by CoreShadow tends to go towards conjuration spells with a focus in travel. Not just any travel, but the kind that requires breaching the material plane, passing through it to arrive at a new destination in an instant.  Portals in Orgarges are primarily powered by CoreShadow energy.  Other magic that stems from CoreShadow tends to focus on healing or damage reduction.

CoreSpirit

Dreams can at times feel real, but the powers of CoreSpirit can make them into a very real nightmare. CoreSpirit draws upon the emotions of its targets, drawing power from them where it otherwise wouldn’t be.  Positive emotions, when channeled into the power of CoreSpirit, produce beneficial magic effects such as Badass; negative emotions, molded by CoreSpirit, can unleash effects such as Rage.

While the emotional state of those affected by CoreSpirit is basic principle, the element itself is centered around dream magic. In addition to emotional-based effects, such as the above examples, a higher concentration of CoreSpirit can send unsuspecting (or even willing) creatures into a deep slumber, though they themselves won’t realize that they have begun to dream where it becomes increasingly difficult to discern imagination from reality.  While any damage to your real body will cause you to awaken immediately, this state of sleep isn’t the same as normal sleep; it doesn’t count towards one’s Break time. and taking damage in dream feels real, making you lose health in real life.  If you die in your dream, you also immediately “wake up” to the ticking of your Spirit Release’s countdown.

CoreCreation

Contrary to its name, CoreCreation is a far cry from Lord Marcarvious’s original Creation element.  Instead, energy is birthed by pre-existing matter; CoreCreation particles seep through one’s skin, muscles, and organs with them being none the wiser. Even when there are obvious signs of transformation, the energy flowing through you doesn’t produce any feelings or sensations. The transformation does, but only until your skin, once organic, is made of metal will you realize that you’ve been affected by CoreCreation. 

Creatures who are currently in transformation can leave an area inflicted with CoreCreation, and their bodies would quickly recover from the undesirable effects. Otherwise, more potent spells can instantly resurrect the fallen into either a drifter, making them into a full-fledged construct, or a deathborn, using their past body’s bones as the vessel. 

CoreCreation is centered around necromancy magic. The ability for CoreCreation-borns and those that harness the magic of this element allows amplifies their necromancy with new, strange powers to unleash upon their foes. If you are resurrected by one wielding the powers of CoreCreation, your soul becomes bound to the caster and your will is no longer your own. Refusing commands takes considerable will (Intelligence-based save) if it can be refused at all. But perhaps obedience is the best course of action, as such a caster can find many uses for your soul, including the possibility of converting your spirit into a Soul Gem.

CoreDestruction

The powers contained within the element are hazardous to one’s health, one might say.  Unlike its Outeran counterpart, CoreDestruction is radioactive; like its Outeran counterpart, it is extremely volatile.  Simply being exposed to CoreDestruction can cause one to fall ill, their bodies doing their best to fend off this elemental poisoning. Continued exposure leads to the debilitation and eventual shut down of one’s body as the poisoning also raises the body temperature to unsustainable levels.  Inanimate objects are subject to effects under exposure to this element as well.  In fact, CoreDestruction isn’t all grisly. Small quantities of this elemental energy are used for practical purposes, such as sterilizing soul gems or purging food and drink of contaminants.  However, high concentrations of CoreDestruction will eventually lead to the breakdown of an inanimate object.  Even complex machines are rendered inoperable until the CoreDestruction energy is cleansed from it, lest it too be destroyed. 

In addition to these corrosive properties, CoreDestruction is electromagnetic and as such, disrupts electronics indefinitely.  Only by removing the source, or moving the electronic itself, will this effect be undone and even then, the machine must undergo a thorough reboot.  

Areas ripe with CoreDestruction are where many mutations are sighted and it’s speculated that this element is directly responsible for the mutations that are commonly known as monsters. And for those traveling through these irradiated areas, extreme caution is advised.  In addition to the previously listed effects, creatures within areas containing high concentrations of CoreDestruction will suffer a temporary reduction to their maximum hit points, though this cannot go below 1 HP. Certain items were created to combat this effect, and these are the only way to recover your health that was lost from exposure to this element.  One born under the affinity of CoreDestruction, however, doesn’t have to worry about this.  You might as well have been born in a electromagnetic bed!  And even better, you’re the one inflicting this punishment upon your foes while enjoying immunity from these horrid radioactive effects.

This element is centered around abjuration magic.  Low doses of CoreDestruction doesn’t drain one’s temporary Hit Point pool, but can negate any and all elemental energies by diluting or blocking any element and rendering the effects of their magic neutralized.  This allows for the element to make slightly illuminated shields, and spells which can be used as Trigger Actions in order to defend against any elemental attack headed your way!

CoreEarth

The ground is not what it all appears, as this metallic compound is not malleable like regular earth.  In fact, there is nothing natural about it, but closer to an artificially made material with different metal alloys.  While one can crush CoreEarth in their hand, it would be ill-advised due to the metal shattering into little razor-sharp pieces and leaves quite the bloody mess.  CoreEarth does not burn, can conduct electricity, and can even become magnetized.  Smaller pieces of this elemental matter can float within the air if the polarization is strong enough, causing areas of these floating particles to be as damaging to traverse through as if going through a sandstorm.  

One under the affinity of CoreEarth can bend CoreEarth like their Outeran counterpart, but Corruption allows for you to wield this power in a totally different way. This power is like a poison; whether slow acting or fast, CoreEarth will leave a victim forever changed if left untreated… and this is quite difficult to treat.  Being harmed by the magic of this element leaves a mark upon its victim and at first, it’s little more than a mild irritation. At a 1% dose of CoreEarth, very little has changed.  Doses accumulate from damage as well as untreated, pre-existing wounds sustained from this element. At 50%, however, one’s ability to move is greatly compromised; they are afflicted with Everlasting Slow.  A victim will also experience internal pain, as their organs are fighting desperately to not lose their organic form.  A victim with a 90% dose is more earthen than organic, their Everlasting Slow upgrading to Everlasting Stop and only one’s external appearance remains unchanged, betraying the horrifying transformation that is nearly finished taking place.  Finally, at 100% the transformation is complete – like the victim’s insides, their exterior is no longer organic, instead donning a metallic coat of “skin” while suffering from Everlasting Curse.

Earthborns of Outerah are especially vulnerable to this corruption. Whereas one receives a 1% dose by normal means, such as taking damage, Earthborns receive a 5% dose of this earthen-laced corruption. Some recovery items can purge this coreEarth from one’s body, which is required when being at 100%, but otherwise 20% is removed every 1 hour of Break.

CoreEarth is centered around transmutation magic.  By afflicting foes with these powerful status ailments, they must exercise extreme caution when battling you, you who were born under the affinity of CoreEarth.  As a wielder of this unnerving power, you can also will your CoreEarth to aid allies in need.  Willing targets linked to your energy become more difficult to damage and will not suffer adverse effects (unless you choose to… but you shouldn’t do that to a friend, because that’s kind of mean), and unlike the recovery items specifically crafted to combat this power, you can dispel the CoreEarth from any target of your choosing.

CoreWind

CoreWind is invisible, odorless, and unlike its pure counterpart, does not generate any force. Instead, CoreWind emits sharp whistles, at low or high volume depending on the velocity; a lower pitched humming is a telltale sign that there are concentrations of CoreWind in the area. This is no mere noise, however, as this power, which spreads like sound waves, can move objects or creatures and even damage them. Those born under the CoreWind element harness unique powers, such as being able to move, grab, and push things from afar. Even huge and heavy objects can be manipulated with a high enough concentration of elemental energy.

CoreWind is centered around enchantment magic, which interacts with other elements and neutral objects around it. Be aware that while skills like Mage Hand can perform fine motor tasks, the amount of CoreWind required to manipulate different objects makes this a difficult, and sometimes impractical, task. However, the benefit to this is that those blessed with the affinity of CoreWind can perform feats of strength normally associated with creatures boasting high strength themselves.

CoreWater

Perhaps the biggest perversion of the original ten elements, CoreWater is little like its predecessor.  The “water” from CoreWater is thick, viscous, and slimy; there are bodies of water in Orgarges, but all of them are fueled by CoreWater and unlike Outerah, where one can sail across an ocean or float in a river due to the buoyancy, there is no buoyancy present in CoreWater. In addition to these altered properties, CoreWater is also acidic.  Once this elemental substance gets on you, it is quite challenging to remove due to its sticky nature.

There are two subsects of CoreWater. CoreWater is the Corruption variant of liquid; CoreIce, the solid, resembles silt mixed with sand and pure-water; standing in any body of CoreIce will cause one to sink slowly. CoreGas, on the other hand, is a toxic vapor that burns the insides of those who inhales it.  High enough concentrations of CoreGas can cause breathing problems at minimum, and suffocation at worst.  And while though the boiling point of CoreWater is considerably higher than its Outeran counterpart, CoreGas dissipates quickly when subjected to even mild heat, losing its effectiveness within a Turn.

CoreWater is centered around alchemy magic, which allows one blessed with the affinity of CoreWater to change the states of matter their element can become.  Plants and other wildlife that don’t contain the energies of a corrupt element have their energy sapped they are unfortunate enough to come into contact with this element. The biggest difference between CoreWater and its predecessor is that CoreWater does not produce precipitation nor clouds as the Outeran variant does. Rest easy knowing the rain outside isn’t about to kill the entire forest!

CoreFire

Fire is hot to the touch in Outerah, but in Orgarges it’s quite deceptive.  While wild, jagged flames can erupt in an instant, CoreFire is fire-like in appearance only. Red flames in Orgarges are cool to the touch and can, under prolonged exposure, afflict a creature with freezer burn. Blue flames, much colder than their red variant, are typically used as a cooling agent and any heat source is expunged upon contact.  Creatures entering blue flames will find themselves frozen to the bone.  Whether the flames are red or blue, the very fabric of this elemental energy overtakes inanimate objects. While the object in question is not sentient, it does gain the ability to move, guided by the will of the flames. 

CoreFire is centered around evocation magic. One blessed under the affinity of CoreFire is able to conjure not only wield the flames for an attack, but they gain the ability to control inanimate objects that have been “preserved” by the chill of their fire.  These objects are quite cool, but wielding CoreFire, you can control whether or not others are harmed when making contact with your new weapon. 

CoreNull

While time passes differently in Outerah with their Elemental Calendar, time passes differently in zones filled with CoreNull.  Some areas see a slower passage of time while others are accelerated greatly, with maximum values of +10(acceleration) and -10(slower) respectively. In addition to manipulating time, CoreNull can also alter the gravity in the area under its otherworldly effect. The amplification or dampening of gravity is also linked to the passage of time. The greater the gravity, the more speedup time is, while the reverse is true for lighter gravity zones.  

CoreNull is centered around time magic, allowing one born under the affinity of CoreNull to control the flow of time within battle.  Slow and Haste are little more than parlor tricks for you; your growing power & ever developing mastery of CoreNull can even lead you to control the very order in which combat flows by affecting the Turn Order. You can also hasten or extend Break time, delay your actions, and much more. If you grow strong enough, would you even be able to predict the future by visiting yourself in the past?

CoreLight 

In areas affected by the power of CoreLight, safe travels are a real luxury.  One traveling down a road may see things with a hazy tint; is that an oasis or just a trick of the mind?  There is already limited sunlight on Planet Oargron and this is where this element thrives.  Mirages, illusions, even flashes of blue that make you question your very sanity can be deadlier than any monster, any combatant, in Orgarges.  Your surroundings aren’t what they seem, but sometimes they are.  It all depends on the concentration of CoreLight in the area.  Those well-versed in combating illusions find themselves as invaluable allies and they just might be the bane of your existence, you who were born under the affinity of CoreLight.  True Sight is to you as acid is to a human.

CoreLight magic is centered around illusion magic, and one born under the affinity of CoreLight- allows one cast lights, not as a light show, but the manipulate light sources to create deadly figments of a foe’s imagination.  There’s nothing fictional about these powers, however, as illusions affect sight, smell, hearing, and can even render one catatonic by overloading a victim’s senses. Your ability to force a Minus Charge on a target’s Perception and Investigation checks seems so tame when you have the power to break one’s sanity.

An anti-element in a sense, if pure elemental energy is positive and corruption energy is negative, blight is the neutral balance between the two.  Blight acts like a decomposing element similar to Destruction, but instead of breaking down matter at a molecular level, Blight ceases the flow and production of energy. Instead of destroying, it simply neutralizes. Examples of Blight’s deconstruction in action include separating elemental energies or montalations, and even isolating the many energies contained in the volatile Elemethonal.  As such, this elemental energy is quite dangerous to both wildlife and machines as it breaks down these complex structures into basic life. Some consider this the pure element version of radiation, working similar to CoreDestruction; if the Neutral Property was an actual elemental signature, blight would be its Corruption equivalent.