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Elementals are those mystical creatures that dwell within the spirit realm of the elements, watched over and controlled by the Lords of the Watchtowers (the Mighty Ones, Old Ones, or the Guardians).  Elementals can be related to “nature spirits” and the old favourite, “witches’ familiar”.  These are the spirits that govern all nature, the “forces of life” that may be summoned to assist in working magic.  It’s important therefore that we understand “who they are” and “what they represent”.  Earth spirits are known as Gnomes, Air spirits as Sylphs, Fire spirits as Salamanders and Water spirits are called Undines.

In folklore, Elementals were thought to be fickle, malicious and unpredictable spirits sent by the “wicked-witch” in the form of familiars to trick people into accidents and traps and sometimes killing them.  This is the sort of belief that led to the plight of witches during the Witch-hunts and purges of the 17^th–18^th centuries.  Still today in contemporary Witchcraft, witches use pets and animals as familiars, but emphasis is given to working with good and friendly elementals in producing positive magic.

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