Illithid





Illithid, or Mind Flayers as they are commonly known, are monstrosities from the Far Realm who have a humanoid shape and live in the underdark.

Invaders and Parasites





Many of people's fears and terrors of Mind Flayers are completely justified. Almost all seek only to expand their race, no matter what the cost to anything else. Killing and enslaving are common, as Illithid believe themselves the superior race in all worlds, and other intelligent life as nothing but thralls and hosts.

Even to other creatures from their home, Illithid look down on them as inferior beings, no matter how much their intelligence levels comparitively. If Illithid could survive without any other races, they would do so in a heartbeat. As it is, their relationship with lesser races prevents them from entirely destroying them.

Perhaps most insidious and horrifying is how they reproduce. Rather than giving birth to new Illithid, they create small larvae that latch on to humanoids. Very quickly, they will grow into full Illithid.

Masters of the Mind





Rather than through arcane knowledge, spiritual searching, or service to the gods, Illithid draw their power from psionic energy, or from the force of their minds. Other sources of magic are looked down on, and an Illithid showing signs of arcane talent is often cast out of society.

Psionic power is very uncommon in the material world, and only the strongest of mind cand defend against it.

Appearances

Illithid are tall and lithe, usually standing regal. Their shin is purplish grey and somewhat scaly, often slick and cool. Their fingers are like bony tentacles, ending in long and sharp nails, and their legs are the same. But the most fascinating part of them is their head.

Practically a flesh-sack filled with a brain, the head looks like it is made out of jello. The eyes are usually sunken deep in, surrounded by heavy bags and creases. Their tentacles dangle down like a beard, and sway around crazily when the Illithid is agitated or nervous.

Playing an Illithid





Even the best of Illithid consider themselves superior to others simply based off of their race. They work very well as leaders, provided they know what they are doing, and once others get over their horrifying appearance and haughty nature they are known to be quite sociable. They enjoy displaying their intillect to other sentient creatures, and can be quite competitive.





Once an Illithid meets anyone they consider to be an equal on any front, their demeanor towards that person changes drastically. They will begin to go out of their way to spend time with that person, bounce ideas back and foreward, and generally threat them as another Illithid. They will even continue to treat others as lesser, because to them the person earned status as an equal. For the most part Illithid lack the awareness to realize the implications of such actions, and have to learn other manorisms.

Illithid Names





Illithid do not have normal names by any means. Most simply get by without the need, and the ones who do name themselves use such complicated names nobody else can understand them.