![[Chan.png|400]] **Archomental, Princess of Good Air Creatures** **Alignment:** Neutral Good **Home Plane:** Elemental Plane of Air **Realm:** The Palace of Unseen Contemplation **Also Known As:** The Silent One, the Glorious Zephyr ### Overview Chan, the Princess of Good Air Creatures, is an ancient and immensely powerful archomental who embodies the benevolent and life-sustaining aspects of elemental air. As one of the Princes of Elemental Good, she represents gentle breezes, peaceful winds, and the freedom of the open skies. Unlike Yan-C-Bin, the Prince of Evil Air Creatures, whose ambitions centre upon destruction and domination, Chan seeks to preserve the natural balance of her element and protect those threatened by evil. Her influence extends throughout the Elemental Plane of Air and into the Material Plane, where numerous aerial creatures recognise her as a powerful and benevolent patron. Chan's natural form is an invisible mass of softly churning elemental air, approximately ten feet in diameter and weighing only three pounds. To ordinary sight, her presence is almost imperceptible, although the movement of surrounding air may reveal her location. Magic capable of revealing invisible creatures exposes the faint outline of a cloud, while more powerful magical sight reveals a shifting mass of vapour surrounded by currents of air, with darker formations suggesting feminine facial features. Chan can also make herself visible when she wishes, allowing others to perceive her ethereal appearance more easily. Her presence may be accompanied by a delicate fragrance resembling raindrops falling upon a bed of roses. Despite her gentle nature, Chan possesses formidable supernatural power. She commands the movement of air, from the softest breeze to violent winds and destructive tornadoes. Although she favours peace and rarely seeks direct confrontation, she is capable of unleashing devastating elemental forces when necessary to defend the innocent or oppose powerful enemies. Her mastery of the atmosphere allows her to manipulate the weather, obscure the senses of her opponents, and summon creatures associated with elemental air. Chan is exceptionally intelligent, perceptive, and patient. She prefers observation, careful planning, and subtle intervention over open warfare. Her actions are often difficult to trace, for she rarely announces her intentions or openly assumes command of those who support her. Instead, she relies upon the judgment and initiative of her followers, trusting them to recognise threats and act in accordance with their shared principles. Her greatest enemy is Yan-C-Bin, whose destructive ambitions directly oppose her own. Their rivalry has endured for ages, although it is distinguished by secrecy and the gathering of information rather than frequent physical confrontation. Chan continually observes the activities of the evil prince, intervening when necessary to prevent his schemes from advancing. Yan-C-Bin maintains similar vigilance over her, creating a prolonged struggle in which both must carefully consider the consequences of their actions. Although Chan receives reverence from numerous elemental and aerial creatures, she is not a true deity. Her immense power nevertheless places her among the greatest beings of the Inner Planes, and her benevolent influence has earned her the respect of many creatures who value peace, freedom, and the preservation of life. ### Domain and Influence Chan resides within the Elemental Plane of Air, an immense realm of boundless skies, drifting clouds, floating islands, and powerful atmospheric currents. Throughout this plane, elemental creatures and other aerial inhabitants move freely through an environment largely unconstrained by solid ground. The realm contains numerous independent settlements and powerful beings, including djinn, air elementals, and other creatures whose existence is closely connected to elemental air. Her principal residence is the Palace of Unseen Contemplation, a floating stronghold constructed entirely from glass. The palace rests within the open expanses of the Plane of Air, providing Chan with a sanctuary where she can withdraw from her travels and receive those who seek her assistance. Its unusual construction reflects the delicate and almost imperceptible nature of her element, while its location places it among the many extraordinary structures suspended within the endless skies. Chan is known as a gracious host who welcomes peaceful visitors to her residence. Although she possesses considerable supernatural authority, she does not maintain her stronghold through intimidation or excessive displays of power. Instead, her reputation and the devotion of her followers provide much of its protection. Numerous benevolent aerial creatures gather around the Palace of Unseen Contemplation. Among them are good-aligned air elementals, sylphs, djinn, air mephits, invisible stalkers, arrowhawks, air weirds, and other spirits of elemental air. Powerful creatures such as ki-rin, hollyphants, shedu, and senmurvs may also answer her call. These beings acknowledge her authority or revere her benevolent nature, although their relationships with her differ considerably. Unlike the evil elemental princes, Chan has little interest in assembling enormous armies or conquering neighbouring territories. She is primarily concerned with protecting the inhabitants of the Plane of Air and preventing malevolent powers from extending their influence. Her servants frequently act independently, undertaking tasks they believe would earn her approval rather than waiting for explicit instructions. Chan spends much of her time travelling throughout the Elemental Plane of Air, observing the activities of Yan-C-Bin and searching for threats to the creatures under her protection. Her movements are difficult to follow, owing both to her natural invisibility and her preference for secrecy. She also maintains an interest in events beyond her native plane, particularly when the actions of evil beings threaten the broader balance of the elements. Her influence among the djinn is considerable, although she does not claim sovereignty over their societies. The djinn maintain their own rulers and traditions, while Chan's authority rests upon her reputation as a benevolent elemental prince. Her relationship with these creatures reflects the distinction between those who willingly honour her and those who serve directly under her command. Chan's greatest concern remains the continuing activity of Yan-C-Bin. The two archomentals have become locked in a prolonged struggle of observation and interference. Chan's vigilance forces her enemy to conceal many of his plans, while his own servants watch for opportunities to frustrate her efforts. Their conflict has prevented either from acting without considering the possibility of intervention by the other. Although Chan possesses substantial power within the Plane of Air, she does not rule the entire elemental realm. Independent djinn, other elemental powers, and numerous aerial peoples continue to maintain their own territories. Her authority is therefore better understood through the respect and allegiance she commands than through any claim of absolute sovereignty. ### Symbols and Icons  Chan's recognised symbol is a pale blue eye enclosed within a silver circle. The emblem identifies the Princess of Good Air Creatures and distinguishes her from other elemental powers associated with the skies. The eye is particularly appropriate to Chan's nature as a watchful and perceptive being whose activities frequently involve observation and the gathering of information. Her continued vigilance against Yan-C-Bin is among the most prominent characteristics associated with her authority. The symbol is recognised among those who honour the Princess of Good Air, although its use is not accompanied by a universally established system of ceremonies or religious observances. ### Worship and Followers Chan receives reverence from numerous good-aligned aerial creatures and from mortals who value the peaceful and life-sustaining aspects of elemental air. Her followers include air elementals, sylphs, djinn, aarakocra, avariel, cloud giants, giant eagles, pegasi, and other creatures associated with flight and the open skies. Her worship is particularly attractive to those who seek harmony with the natural movement of air rather than dominion over it. Chan's followers recognise that wind can sustain life, carry creatures across vast distances, and protect the natural world, even though the same element possesses the capacity for tremendous destruction. Among humanoid peoples, Chan receives reverence from certain druids, elemental spellcasters, monks, and practitioners of traditions associated with air. These individuals may regard her as a patron of quiet contemplation, freedom of movement, and responsible stewardship of the natural world. Numerous good-aligned monks draw inspiration from Chan's ideals. Some monastic communities employ titles associated with the winds, including Master of the North Winds, as expressions of the reverence they hold for her. Their traditions emphasise contemplation and stewardship, qualities that reflect Chan's preference for measured action and careful observation. Among the aarakocra and avariel, Chan is recognised as a benevolent elemental power whose nature complements the importance of flight within their societies. Giant eagles, pegasi, and other intelligent flying creatures may also acknowledge her authority, particularly when they oppose creatures devoted to destructive elemental air. Unlike the worshippers of Yan-C-Bin, Chan's followers do not seek to spread devastation or establish the supremacy of air through the destruction of other creatures. Their reverence is more closely associated with protection, the preservation of life, and opposition to those who misuse elemental power. Chan does not demand unquestioning obedience from every creature that honours her. Her followers frequently act according to their own understanding of her principles, demonstrating their allegiance through conduct rather than awaiting constant direction. Although Chan possesses devoted followers, her worship is not known to be organised into a single universal religious hierarchy. Different peoples honour her according to their own traditions, and no common system of sacrifices, holy days, or compulsory offerings has been established for all who revere her. ### Clergy and Temples Chan's religious influence is found primarily among benevolent aerial peoples and practitioners of elemental magic. Her followers include druids, monks, air elemental specialists, and other spellcasters who acknowledge her as a powerful patron of the skies. Her position as an archomental places her below the true deities in divine authority, although she possesses supernatural power comparable to that of the greatest elemental beings. Her worship therefore differs from that of the major gods whose churches maintain extensive priesthoods, religious hierarchies, and established centres of devotion throughout the Material Plane. Among her followers, quiet contemplation and the responsible use of elemental power are particularly significant. Monastic traditions associated with Chan may employ titles honouring the winds, while spellcasters who revere her frequently specialise in magic connected to air, movement, and the natural environment. Chan's reputation has also brought her into contact with the followers of benevolent aerial deities. Her friendships with Koriel, Syranita, and Aerdrie Faenya establish connections between her elemental influence and the divine patrons of several flying peoples. Within the Elemental Plane of Air, the Palace of Unseen Contemplation serves as the principal centre of her authority. Numerous creatures gather there to honour her, seek guidance, or participate in the protection of her realm. The palace is a residence and stronghold rather than an established temple belonging to a wider religious institution. ### Powers and Abilities Chan possesses extraordinary supernatural command over elemental air. Her powers allow her to control atmospheric currents, manipulate weather, summon aerial servants, and transform her normally gentle form into a destructive force when necessary. Her abilities are particularly formidable within the Elemental Plane of Air, where she moves freely through the surrounding environment. - **Elemental Air Form:** Chan's natural body consists of softly churning, invisible air. She can move freely through the skies and possesses none of the ordinary physical limitations of a solid humanoid form. Her presence is normally concealed from ordinary sight, although powerful magical perception can reveal her shifting outline. - **Natural Invisibility:** Chan is ordinarily invisible, making her exceptionally difficult to observe. Magic capable of revealing invisible creatures exposes the faint outline of her form, while more powerful supernatural sight reveals the currents and shifting vapours that compose her body. She can also choose to become visible. - **Mastery of Gentle Winds:** Chan possesses complete control over the lesser movements of elemental air, allowing her to create calm breezes and manipulate the currents surrounding her. Her command of these forces reflects her nature as the benevolent counterpart to Yan-C-Bin. - **Powerful Gusts:** Chan can unleash violent gusts of wind capable of striking enemies and forcing creatures or objects away from her. These currents possess tremendous strength when she chooses to employ them in battle. - **Walls of Wind:** Chan can create exceptionally powerful barriers of moving air. These barriers can obstruct missiles, interfere with movement, and protect creatures positioned behind them. Her supernatural mastery makes these walls considerably stronger than those produced by ordinary wind magic. - **Control of Weather:** Chan can alter weather conditions across an extensive region. Her power allows her to change the movement of winds and the formation of atmospheric disturbances, producing immediate changes within an area extending across approximately thirty square miles. - **Whirlwind Transformation:** Chan can transform her elemental body into a powerful whirlwind. In this form, she can seize creatures within violent currents and inflict considerable damage through the tremendous force of moving air. - **Magical Fog:** Chan can create dense banks of fog capable of concealing creatures and obstructing visibility. She can also produce fog possessing supernatural substance, hindering the movement of creatures attempting to pass through it. - **Poisonous Vapours:** Although fundamentally benevolent, Chan possesses the ability to create harmful clouds of gas. These include foul-smelling vapours capable of incapacitating enemies and poisonous clouds that can kill living creatures. Such powers demonstrate that her goodness does not prevent her from employing dangerous elemental magic when confronting evil. - **Summoning Air Elementals:** Chan can summon air elementals to assist her. These creatures provide powerful reinforcements and may defend her against enemies or assist in the protection of her domain. - **Summoning Djinn and Aerial Servants:** Chan can also call upon djinn and aerial servants. Her connection to these powerful beings allows her to summon allies with considerable abilities of their own. - **Summoning Air Mephits and Sylphs:** Chan can summon lesser aerial creatures, including air mephits and sylphs. These beings may serve as assistants or combatants when their abilities are required. - **Command Over Elemental Air:** Chan possesses supernatural authority over lesser air elementals. Her command of their native element allows her to direct their actions and employ their abilities in accordance with her intentions. - **Supernatural Resilience:** Chan's elemental body provides considerable protection against physical injury and hostile magic. Ordinary weapons are ineffective against her, while her nature grants immunity to electricity, poison, paralysis, petrification, and magical sleep. - **Magical Perception:** Chan possesses abilities that allow her to perceive invisible creatures and detect magical or moral influences. These powers complement her exceptional intelligence and vigilance, particularly in her continuing struggle against Yan-C-Bin. - **Teleportation and Telekinesis:** Chan can transport herself through supernatural means and manipulate objects without physical contact. These powers allow her to overcome obstacles and move through the planes without relying exclusively upon ordinary flight. - **Supernatural Communication:** Like the other great archomentals, Chan possesses the ability to understand and communicate with intelligent creatures regardless of ordinary language barriers. She also knows Auran and Celestial. Chan's powers place her among the greatest elemental beings in existence. Although she prefers peaceful methods and subtle intervention, her ability to manipulate powerful atmospheric forces makes her a dangerous opponent when compelled to fight. ### Treatment of the Chosen and Faithful Chan treats those who honour her with patience, consideration, and respect for their independence. Unlike the Princes of Elemental Evil, who frequently maintain obedience through intimidation or coercion, she relies upon the goodwill and judgment of her followers. Her servants often act without receiving direct orders. Chan's reputation is sufficiently well established that many creatures understand the principles she represents and attempt to advance them through their own decisions. This allows her influence to extend throughout the Plane of Air even when she is travelling far from her palace. Chan is known as a gracious host to peaceful visitors. Those who approach her residence without hostile intentions may receive hospitality, although she does not readily disclose confidential information concerning her activities or the movements of her enemies. Her protection extends to numerous good-aligned aerial creatures, particularly those threatened by Yan-C-Bin or other malevolent powers. Chan's efforts are frequently directed toward preventing harm before it occurs, rather than waiting until an enemy's scheme has already produced destruction. Chan's benevolence does not make her indiscriminately trusting. Her long conflict with Yan-C-Bin has taught her the importance of caution, and she is careful about revealing information that might compromise her efforts. She understands that careless actions could expose her followers to retaliation. Although she maintains friendships with several other benevolent elemental and celestial powers, Chan is not universally agreeable. Her hostility toward Ben-Hadar demonstrates that she is capable of refusing cooperation with another good-aligned being when she considers that individual's conduct objectionable. Her treatment of followers is therefore defined by benevolence tempered with caution. She values their welfare and independence, but she also recognises the dangers posed by powerful enemies and expects those who serve her to exercise good judgment. ### Myths and Legends Chan's history is intertwined with the origins of the Princes of Elemental Good, the ancient struggle between Law and Chaos, and the rivalries that continue to shape the Inner Planes. Although her existence reaches back into the distant past, considerable uncertainty surrounds her origins and the earliest events of her life. - **The Origins of the Princes of Elemental Good:** The origins of the benevolent archomentals remain uncertain. Ancient traditions suggest that they arose in response to the growing strength of the Princes of Elemental Evil, becoming champions of resistance against their malevolent counterparts. Some accounts maintain that they were once ordinary elementals who gradually accumulated extraordinary power. The precise circumstances of Chan's emergence have never been conclusively established. - **The Ancient War Between Law and Chaos:** During the great conflict between the Wind Dukes of Aaqa and the Queen of Chaos, the Princes of Elemental Good initially supported the forces of Law. Chan shared their belief that opposing the Queen of Chaos would serve the interests of Good. However, she became disillusioned upon discovering that the forces of Law were willing to accept the assistance of evil elemental powers, including Yan-C-Bin. Unwilling to fight alongside her greatest enemy, Chan withdrew from the conflict rather than continue supporting an alliance she could no longer accept. - **The Silent War with Yan-C-Bin:** Chan and Yan-C-Bin have maintained an extraordinary rivalry characterised by secrecy, surveillance, and the gathering of information. Their conflict is not an open war between armies but a prolonged struggle in which each attempts to discover and frustrate the other's plans. Their vigilance forces both to act carefully, for an obvious move by either could invite immediate intervention by the other. - **The Prophecy of Their Meeting:** Ancient accounts maintain that Chan and Yan-C-Bin have never confronted one another directly. A persistent legend claims that when the two finally meet, only one will survive the encounter. Whether this prediction represents genuine prophecy or merely reflects the intensity of their rivalry remains unknown. - **The Rivalry with Ben-Hadar:** Despite their shared benevolent alignment, Chan and Ben-Hadar maintain a bitter personal disagreement. Chan finds the Prince of Good Water Creatures arrogant, selfish, and unwilling to consider threats beyond his own realm. Their hostility is sufficiently severe that they refuse to assist one another, and their disagreement may extend to those openly allied with the opposing prince. Neither has sought to resolve the dispute through warfare. - **The Friendship of Sunnis:** Chan maintains a more favourable relationship with Sunnis, the Princess of Good Earth Creatures. Both are committed to opposing evil within their respective elemental realms, and their cooperation contrasts with Chan's difficult relationship with Ben-Hadar. Sunnis has also attempted to ease the hostility between the two, although their disagreement has proven difficult to resolve. - **The Protection of Zaaman Rul:** Chan has taken a particular interest in Zaaman Rul, the Prince of Good Fire Creatures. Ancient rumours suggest that he may be the son of Bristia Pel, the former Princess of Good Fire, who perished during the war between Law and Chaos. Chan has treated this possibility seriously and quietly watched over the younger archomental, acting in some respects as a surrogate mother. She has occasionally sought information concerning his activities from Ehkahk, the archomental of Smoke, although his self-interested nature makes such cooperation unreliable. - **The Friendship with Ty-h'kadi:** Chan maintains an important relationship with Ty-h'kadi, the Prince of Thunder and Lightning. The two have cooperated in defending the Elemental Plane of Air against hostile intruders. However, Ty-h'kadi possesses a volatile temperament and may become dangerously destructive when overcome by anger. Chan frequently attempts to calm him before he harms innocent creatures. Her presence is particularly effective in restraining his fury, although she has sometimes been forced to fight him when peaceful intervention proves insufficient. - **The Enmity of Lissa'aere:** Another powerful enemy of Chan is Lissa'aere the Noxious, a demon lord associated with poisonous gases and clouds of deadly vapour. Lissa'aere regards Chan as an opponent and has sometimes supported Yan-C-Bin's efforts against her. Their hostility reflects the opposition between Chan's benevolent command of elemental air and the poisonous atmospheric forces associated with the demon lord. - **The Friendship of the Celestial Powers:** Chan maintains favourable relations with several powerful celestial beings. Among them are Talisid and his Five Companions, with Sathia regarded as a close friend and Kharash as a kindred spirit. She also maintains friendships with Koriel, the patron of the ki-rin, Syranita of the aarakocra, and Aerdrie Faenya of the avariel. These relationships strengthen her connections with benevolent creatures whose existence is closely associated with the skies. - **The Palace of Unseen Contemplation:** Chan's floating glass palace remains her principal residence within the Plane of Air. Although she spends much of her time travelling and observing the activities of evil powers, the palace serves as a gathering place for those who honour her. Its inhabitants include numerous good-aligned aerial creatures who maintain its security and offer hospitality to peaceful visitors. ### Encounters with Chan's Influence Chan's influence is encountered primarily within the Elemental Plane of Air and among the benevolent creatures who honour her throughout the Material Plane. Her servants, friendships, and continuing struggle against Yan-C-Bin provide numerous opportunities for travellers to encounter the consequences of her activities. - **The Palace of Unseen Contemplation:** Chan's floating glass stronghold serves as the principal centre of her authority. Its inhabitants include good-aligned air elementals, sylphs, djinn, and other aerial creatures. Peaceful visitors may receive hospitality, although Chan herself is frequently absent while travelling throughout the plane. - **The Guardians of the Palace:** Air elementals, invisible stalkers, air mephits, arrowhawks, air weirds, and other elemental beings watch over Chan's domain. These creatures frequently act according to their understanding of her wishes rather than awaiting direct commands, maintaining the security of the palace and its surrounding territory. - **The Servants of Good Air:** Numerous creatures recognise Chan's benevolent authority, including aarakocra, avariel, cloud giants, giant eagles, and pegasi. Their communities may preserve traditions honouring her influence, particularly where her protection or opposition to evil elemental powers has become significant. - **Monastic Traditions of the Winds:** Certain good-aligned monks and other contemplative practitioners draw inspiration from Chan's ideals. Monasteries that employ titles honouring the winds may reflect their reverence for her, particularly where quiet contemplation and responsible stewardship are central to their teachings. - **The Conflict with Yan-C-Bin:** Chan continually observes the activities of the Prince of Evil Air. Her servants may gather information about his followers, monitor suspicious movements, or interfere with schemes intended to spread elemental destruction. The secretive nature of this conflict means that its participants may be unaware of the full significance of their actions. - **The Influence of Ty-h'kadi:** Chan's relationship with the Prince of Thunder and Lightning occasionally brings her into situations where violent storms threaten innocent creatures. Her attempts to restrain his fury demonstrate her willingness to confront even powerful allies when their actions endanger others. - **The Schemes of Lissa'aere:** The demon lord Lissa'aere occasionally supports Yan-C-Bin against Chan. Her association with poisonous vapours and deadly clouds creates a natural threat to the benevolent creatures who dwell within the open skies. Her involvement in the rivalry increases the danger faced by those who oppose the Prince of Evil Air. - **The Friends of Chan:** Ki-rin, hollyphants, shedu, senmurvs, and other benevolent beings may support Chan or respond to her summons. Her relationships with celestial powers allow her influence to extend beyond the immediate boundaries of the Elemental Plane of Air. - **The Watchful Princess:** Chan may travel unnoticed through her native plane, observing events and gathering information concerning threats to its inhabitants. Her natural invisibility and extraordinary perception allow her to investigate dangerous creatures without immediately revealing herself. Those who encounter her may perceive only a faint disturbance in the surrounding air before her presence becomes known. ### Conclusion Chan is one of the great Princes of Elemental Good, embodying the benevolent and life-sustaining nature of elemental air. Her extraordinary command over winds, weather, and aerial creatures has established her as a powerful protector within the Elemental Plane of Air. Although her natural form is almost entirely invisible, her influence is recognised among numerous benevolent elemental beings, celestial creatures, and mortal peoples who honour her principles of peace, contemplation, and responsible stewardship. Her greatest responsibility remains the continuing opposition of Yan-C-Bin, whose destructive ambitions threaten the balance of elemental air. Their prolonged struggle of observation and interference has shaped much of Chan's existence, forcing both archomentals to act cautiously rather than pursue open confrontation. Her friendships with Sunnis, Zaaman Rul, Ty-h'kadi, and several celestial powers strengthen her position, although her bitter disagreement with Ben-Hadar demonstrates that even the Princes of Elemental Good are not free from personal rivalries. Unlike the evil archomentals, Chan does not seek the conquest of other planes or the forced submission of their inhabitants. Her authority rests primarily upon her benevolent nature, her supernatural power, and the loyalty of creatures who recognise the value of her protection. From the Palace of Unseen Contemplation and throughout the endless skies of her native realm, the Silent One continues to guard against the ambitions of evil, preserving the gentler aspects of elemental air while remaining prepared to unleash its full strength when circumstances demand.