Once created, the elemental manifestation exists for the Duration of the Effect unless one of the following things occurs:

• The caster dispels the Effect.

• Another mage uses successful countermagick to bring it down.

• A successful assault destroys the element.

• The fuel for an energy-force runs out.

In the case of “successful assaults,” another character may use magic or other forms of force to eliminate the troublesome element. Ice-walls may be melted, tangles of wood may be burnt, flood-waters may be sucked up or otherwise dispersed, and so on. For details about destroying such manifestations,