Smog elemental

[BobGreenwade]

Is there any place in the published books where a "smog elemental" is given more than a mention saying that such a thing could exist? If so, where?

If not, how would you build one? (Presumably as an Air Elemental with additional powers....)

[Lord Liaden]

The only place I know of with actual HERO stats for a Smog Elemental is the Fourth Edition sourcebook, The Ultimate Supermage Bestiary. The chapter on Elementals includes not only the four classic elements, but also elementals of ice, lava, mud, smoke, lightning, and plastic, as well as suggestions for how to define new elemental types.

If you don't have access to that book but are still interested, PM me and we'll see if we can hook you up. ;)

[Tech]

The only place I know of with actual HERO stats for a Smog Elemental is the Fourth Edition sourcebook, The Ultimate Supermage Bestiary. The chapter on Elementals includes not only the four classic elements, but also elementals of ice, lava, mud, smoke, lightning, and plastic, as well as suggestions for how to define new elemental types.

If you don't have access to that book but are still interested, PM me and we'll see if we can hook you up. ;)

I suggest using the smoke elemental and simply changing it's name.

[Lord Liaden]

I suggest using the smoke elemental and simply changing it's name.

Sorry I wasn't clear. What I meant was that the book has full writeups for all those elementals, plus a Smog Elemental. It does have qualities similar to the Smoke Elemental, but has more physical strength (from denser composition) and is more toxic.

[BobGreenwade]

I think that's probably where I saw it. I was hoping for published 5th Edition stats (it's for a Haymaker! article).

I guess I'm back to the tactic of "start with an Air Elemental and do this to it."

[Lord Liaden]

I think that's probably where I saw it. I was hoping for published 5th Edition stats (it's for a Haymaker! article).

I guess I'm back to the tactic of "start with an Air Elemental and do this to it."

Ah, I think I see. For a shorthand description in the article? Like, "For a Smog Elemental, use ___ from page __ of ___?"

If that's the case, using the 5E HERO System Bestiary as a reference, you would get a good approximation of the Smog Elemental from USMB by taking the Air Elemental write-up on pp. 70-71, and adding the "Foulness Demon Powers" template from p. 55 for its noxious fumes, corrosiveness, and denser composition. Minimal fuss. :)

[mattingly]

There's a character called Smog in The Algernon Files (http://www.blackwyrm.com/Algernon.htm) that should fit the bill.
http://www.blackwyrm.com/Extras/Algernon/Art/Villain%20-%20Smog.png

[Sean Waters]

Due to an unfortunate misread, because of underlining confusion, I present...

Smoq (Smock) Demon


Val Char Cost Roll Notes
8 STR -2 11- Lift 75.8kg; 1 ½d6
8 DEX -6 11- OCV: 3/DCV: 3
8 CON -4 11-
8 BODY -4 11-
8 INT -2 11- PER Roll 11-
8 EGO -4 11- ECV: 3
8 PRE -2 11- PRE Attack: 1 ½d6
12 COM 1 11-

2 PD 0 Total: 2 PD (0 rPD)
2 ED 0 Total: 2 ED (0 rED)
2 SPD 2 Phases: 6, 12
4 REC 0
16 END 0
16 STUN 0 Total Characteristic Cost: -21

Movement: Running: 6"/12"
Leaping: 1"/2"
Swimming: 2"/4"

Cost Powers END
2 This will keep you nice and warm, dearie: Life Support (Safe in Intense Cold), Usable By Other (+¼)
4 Demonic Power!: Sight Group Images 1" radius, Reduced Endurance (0 END; +½) (15 Active Points); Limited Power Power loses about two-thirds of its effectiveness (Only to create half-arsed 'scary bunny' shadows on a nearby wall. Requires a light source and a wall.; -1 ½), Gestures, Requires Gestures throughout (Requires both hands; -1)

Total Powers & Skill Cost: 6
Total Cost: -15

200+ Disadvantages
15 Physical Limitation: Pretty useless (All the Time, Slightly Impairing)
15 Psychological Limitation: Self effacing and apologetic (Very Common, Moderate)

Total Disadvantage Points: -15

Background/History: This strange infernal creature wears a smock, which it gives to people if they are cold. Its only power is shadow puppetry, which it is not very good at.

[BobGreenwade]

There's a character called Smog in The Algernon Files (http://www.blackwyrm.com/Algernon.htm) that should fit the bill.
http://www.blackwyrm.com/Extras/Algernon/Art/Villain%20-%20Smog.pngNice! Do you mind if I grab this for the illo?Due to an unfortunate misread, because of underlining confusion, I present...

Smoq (Smock) DemonIt's always nice to get these reassurances that I am not, after all, the strangest person on these boards. ;)

[Sean Waters]

Nice! Do you mind if I grab this for the illo?It's always nice to get these reassurances that I am not, after all, the strangest person on these boards. ;)

I appreciate that :)

[mattingly]

Nice! Do you mind if I grab this for the illo?
Help yourself!

There's plenty more up at http://www.blackwyrm.com/Extras/Algernon/Color_Allies.html, http://www.blackwyrm.com/Extras/Algernon/Color_Enemies.html, and http://www.blackwyrm.com/Extras/Fires/FOW-Art.html

[BobGreenwade]

For anybody wondering, I found what I was originally looking for -- the Smoke Elemental from Digital Hero #2.

Thanks for the help, everyone; I actually ended up getting more than I expected! :D

[Lord Liaden]

I'll be darned, I didn't even remember a Smoke Elemental was in there. :o Not quite a Smog Elemental, but certainly easy to adjust.

Glad you found what you needed. :)