The Rive, originating from the Elemental Plane of Air, were summoned to Anaias during the chaotic Time of the Shattering to serve the malevolent Lord Ataxis. These entities embody the essence of living air elementals and harbor an intense animosity toward all forms of life that differ from their own. Possessing sadistic tendencies and devoid of fear, the Rive employ stealth and patience, stalking their adversaries until the opportune moment to strike presents itself. During their attack, they manipulate their form, concentrating into a gaping maw adorned with jagged teeth, with which they rend and weaken their victims. Once sufficiently debilitated, the Rive engulf their prey within their elemental form, smothering them while feasting upon the fading Mana of their unfortunate victims.

The Rive exhibit a remarkable resilience, with few known vulnerabilities. Ordinary weapons are largely ineffective against them, as they are beings of elemental air, impervious to most physical harm. Only weapons imbued with the power of the vorpal steel or spells explicitly designed to target their extra-planar nature can pose a threat. Even then, such attacks merely banish the Rive back to their native plane, the Elemental Plane of Air, temporarily removing them from the realm.

Encounters with the Rive should be approached with utmost caution, as their sadistic nature and insatiable hunger for Mana make them formidable adversaries. Their ability to manipulate the very air around them grants them unparalleled mobility and stealth, allowing them to strike from unexpected angles. Facing a Rive requires strategic thinking, potent magic, and weaponry specifically tailored to combat their elemental essence.