Mana surge

Mana surge

Mana surges (also called mana elementals) are a magic-based elementals which are a type of air elemental.Template:Cite They are an example of oozes.Template:Cite Mana surges are approximately 1 foot in diameter and weigh almost nothing, although their relative size fluctuates depending on how much magic they have drained recently.Template:Cite Most are found in Dire Maul.

Mana surges are air elementals spawned in areas where magical energy naturally combines with electrical storms. It is like a glowing blob of light that bobs up and down as it flits along. Tiny sparks dance around the creature as it moves. They consume magic and are drawn to sources of power, such as magic items or spellcasters. They move constantly but randomly, ever seeking new sources of energy on which to feed. Mana surges are aggressive, especially if they sense magic nearby. They distract foes with electrical charges while consuming whatever magic they can absorb. Once sated, they lose interest and fly away. A mana surge can be distracted by giving it a charged item, such as a wand or staff, to feed upon.

Although sometimes captured for use against spellcasters, they cannot be trained and make poor pets. Mana surges automatically sense the most powerful source of magic in the area and attack that opponent exclusively, ignoring all other threats. They drain magic until dated and then depart the area to digest. Mana surges have no sense of self-preservation and attack regardless of any danger to themselves.Template:Cite If ley lines and moon wells are the arteries and organs of the magical world, mana surges are its cancer. Some believe that these creatures are the side effects of powerful summoning spells or a violent disruption of ley lines. A few wizards research these creatures, hoping for some dramatic insight into the nature of magic. More experienced scholars warn all to stay clear. A mana surge is rather like an ooze in many ways, though its substance is incredibly concentrated magic rather than protoplasm. They can appear like liquid or gaseous coalescence of energy, and have a consistency that feels rubbery to the touch. Mana surges are sometimes found with treasures. Random magical forces can transmute its surroundings into valuable metals or even enchant objects. Whether the mana surge wanders away before destroying such items is a matter of chance.Template:Cite

Notes

At first it was speculation the name "mana elemental", with the closest thing refering to this term was that the Mana Fiend mobs from World of Warcraft were described as "burning elementals crafted of pure mana", in World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade it was confirmed that this creatures were also called "mana elementals".

• A mana surge is rather like an ooze in many ways, though its substance is magic rather than protoplasm.Template:Cite

• Magic elementals commonly do arcane damage.

• In Monster Guide of 2007, these creatures are classified as mana surges. They are also confirmed to be elemental in nature.Template:Cite

Subspecies

• Arcane wraith
• Mana surge
• Mana burst

In WoW

• Mana Surge
• Mana Burst
• Mana Fiend

See Category:Mana surges for even more.