: Re: How can I defeat a 'force of nature villain' without killing him? In my story, I have found myself in somewhat of a pickle: Although the hero is more than powerful enough to defeat a villain

If you want to bring this villain back at a later time, consider whether you want him to even be aware that he has been trapped in his realm by the hero.

Get him chasing his own tail, or have the villain leap to conclusions when he misidentifies the hero as the minion of an old enemy. This gives the Elemental more of his own character and his own worldbuild-y concerns.

This works for an underpowered hero or a trixter, which is usually more interesting than an over-powered hero who wants to be a benign "Dudley Do-Right".

An overpowered hero could just put the Elemental in a chokehold until he passes out, then chain him up. There isn't much jeopardy or suspense in that version though.

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