Arkealid

Arkealid is a fictional species from the role-playing game Planescape. They are depicted as planar entities native to the Astral Plane, a realm of thought and memory. Arkealid are described as beings of pure energy, often appearing as shimmering, translucent forms that can shift and change shape. They are typically seen as neutral in alignment, concerned with the ebb and flow of ideas and concepts rather than mortal affairs.

In the lore of Planescape, Arkealid are said to feed on mental energy and philosophical concepts. They are not inherently malicious but can be dangerous if their interests are threatened or if they are provoked. Their interactions with mortals are often cryptic and indirect, as they communicate through telepathy and subtle manipulations of thought. Arkealid are not known for physical combat, relying instead on their psionic abilities to influence or deter opponents.

The appearance of an Arkealid is highly subjective, as they are said to manifest in ways that reflect the thoughts and perceptions of the observer. This can lead to vastly different descriptions, but common elements include a luminous quality and an ethereal, non-corporeal presence. Their true form, if they possess one, is beyond mortal comprehension. They are considered one of the more enigmatic inhabitants of the planes, embodying the abstract and conceptual nature of the Astral Plane.