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Even as he came swooping down, Gwaihir saw the two figures fall, worn out, hiding their eyes from death.

"Even from miles away, I could see our eagles circling. That's when I knew we were needed at home."
—Kanlos, Akroan captain

Under its mists, the earth sleeps.

"Earth's increase, foison plenty,
Barns and garners never empty:
Vines with clust'ring bunches growing;
Plants with goodly burden bowing."
—William Shakespeare, The Tempest

The climate changed and the world suffered.

"The world has enough strife as it is. Where would we be if we turned against each other?"
—Pianna, nomad captain

Rats come in one amount: too many.

Earth elementals have the eternal strength of stone and the endurance of mountains. Primordially connected to the land they inhabit, they take a long-term view of things, scorning the impetuous haste of short-lived mortal creatures.

Trained to be steady as the earth beneath their feet.

"Fire. Air. Water. These elements spread, filling in the spaces they are not. But earth is implacable like a sullen child."
—Jestus Dreya, Of Elements and Eternity

"Some gardeners sing to plants. I tell them stories—stories of how they once ruled the world, of the mortals who destroyed their kind, and of revenge."
—Bougrat, druid of the Cult of Yore

"Every cave-in is Moradin telling you to leave the earth where it is."
—Halgar, dwarven recluse

"The army 'appreciates' your support."

Deep in the Northern Mountains, the yaks linger silently, channeling the powers of the earth.

"Rock is a stubborn element. If you're going to move it, you've got to be like a rock yourself."
—Toph

"A single dedicated mind can bring about the greatest destruction. That, or goblins—goblins work too."

Gremil finally felt in touch with nature—and felt a need to share the experience with others.