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Abilities related to winds , storms, lightings and else. When it uses abilities directly related to air/electricity(for example: Mages or Dragons) it's related to this concept.
Bats, hammers, wrenches, maces, staves, or even brass knuckles. These are weapons intended for blunt trauma rather than cutting or slicing.
While modern chemistry defines 118 atomic elements, video games more often deal with classical elements as described in ancient philosophy, mainly fire, water, earth, and air. In many games, each element is stronger against certain elements, but weaker against others.
Elves who have often been corrupted in some manner, changing their skin tone and leaving them with a predisposition towards evil. Sometimes called "Drow".
Certain abilities are often associated by Elements, like magic. Any kind of magician or creature(ie. Dragon) that uses Earth-related spells or abilties falls under this cathegory.
Supernatural beings that are created from and serve their respective elements.
Erudites are a race in the EverQuest series. As humans evolved from barbarians, Erudites believe they are the next evolutionary step. Erudites are the most intelligent race of people in the world of Norrath.
Fire element means using magic or an ability associated with fire the most of the time. If any kind of magician uses fire-related spells this concept applies to it.
Frogloks are a race of frog-like people in the EverQuest series. They are devout believers in honor and valor. Despite their good nature, they are often the target of adventurers both good and evil. They became a playable race with the release of The Legacy of Ykesha.
Gnomes are a race of mythological creatures, which are usually much smaller versions of humans.
High Elves is a race in the fantasy genre. They are all good-natured, but are often considered rude or prudish by other races. High Elves are highly intelligent, but also wise, making them great magic users of all types.
Humans are bipedal, sapient primates capable of abstract reasoning, language, and emotions.
The concept of affecting the universe through supernatural methods, breaking the fundamental laws of science.
A weapon that has been forged and/or imbued with mystical energy, magic, or some other supernatural force. It is often required to solve a specific puzzle, or vanquish an impossible foe.
Various effects using "particles" (billboard/sprite planes or full models).
Some games include pets you can either ride on, battle with, or simply enjoy spending time with.
The act of taking on an in-game task; most often, these are provided to the player by an NPC. MMOs and RPGs are the primary users of this concept.
A magician who specializes in the arcane arts of summoning. Conjurers are able to call forth otherworldly beasts and guardians to their aid.
Summoning involves bringing a distant ally into battle to either perform a single, devastating attack or to fight on the behalf of the summoner.
Describes magicians using the element of ice. It's also valid for beings distinguished by elements, like dragons.
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