Elementalism

Elementalism is the first and only known form of magic to turn idolic in nature. Originally housed in the Elemental Spire in Domain, the magic source has since relocated to Orion.

The magic itself is based on an expanded set of traditional elements: Nature, Rock, Wind, Fire, Ice, Water, and Blood.

History
Pre-idolicism, Elementalism was accessible by all magical beings.

During the War for the Crossroads, a subgroup of Association members struck down the Elemental Spire in an effort to destroy the magic. Instead, it released the Elementals into the world, freeing them to bind themselves to several skilled elementalists – later known as the Elemental Idols, Idol Bearers, Idoli, or simply Idols – to protect them.

As of the fall of the Elemental Spire, only those with Idolic Possession or links to the related bloodlines are capable of using Elementalism without potentially fatal consequences due to hollowing.